Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Scholarly articles and posts about Law, Jurisprudence, and Insights on Various Aspects of Philippine laws

Cyber Libel on Social Media: Holding Competitors Accountable for Online Smear Campaigns in the Philippines

Cyber libel on social media: heavier penalties under R.A. 10175 and the one-year prescription period from discovery for filing cases vs competitors.

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System Interference and Ransomware in the Philippines: Criminal Liability for Holding Corporate Databases Hostage

Explains system interference, ransomware, and data interference charges in the Philippines, including warrants, evidence steps, and enforcement limits.

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The Finality of an Impeachment Court Decision Under Philippine Law: Why the Senate’s Verdict Is Generally Not Appealable

Learn why Senate impeachment court verdicts are generally final and not appealable, and when judicial review may apply under Philippine law.

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Understanding the Swearing-In Process for Senator-Judges in Philippine Impeachment Trials

Explain the senator-judge oath in Philippine impeachment trial procedure, timing, impartiality rules, and Senate discretion under the 1987 Constitution.

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The Meaning of a Verified Complaint in Impeachment Proceedings in the Philippines

Learn what a verified impeachment complaint means in the Philippines, why verification under oath is strict, and how House rules treat defective verification.

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The Limitation of the Impeachment Power Under the 1987 Constitution: Constitutional Limits Against Political Harassment

Explains impeachment limits under the 1987 Constitution, the one-year bar rule, and judicial review standards that deter political harassment.

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The Requirements for Authenticating Video Evidence in the Senate: Standards for Impeachment Trial Use

Guide to authenticating video evidence in Philippine Senate impeachment trials under Rules on Electronic Evidence and integrity standards.

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