Cyber Libel Prescribes One Year from Discovery
This article talks about the Supreme Court case that states that the crime of cyber libel prescribes one (1) year from the time it is discovered.
Navigating Voluntary Surrender: A Legal Guide to Mitigating Criminal Liability
This article explores the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender, detailing the Revised Penal Code requirements and the Supreme Court’s “totality of circumstances” standard for reducing criminal penalties.
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Prescription and Penalties in Cyberlibel
This article talks about the penalties and prescriptive period of the crime of cyberlibel in the Philippines.
Do Sharing, Liking and Commenting Constitute Cyberlibel? Original Authors vs. “Netizens”
This article talks about the consequence of sharing, liking or commenting on libelous posts in social media.
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Confidentiality of Bank Deposits vis-à-vis Cybercrime Investigations
This article talks about the Supreme Court ruling that bank deposits are private but the information on the account holder may be disclosed in cybercrime cases.
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Proving the Identity of Social Media Accounts in Criminal Cases — The Santos vs Reyes Case
This article talks about how to prove social media accounts in criminal cases in the Philippines.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN PHILIPPINE COURT HEARINGS
This article talks about how court proceedings in the Philippines are conducted and what to expect in such court hearings.
A Photocopy Is Now Admissible to the Same Extent as the Original
This article talks about the admissibility of a photocopy of a document as evidence in a court proceeding.
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Can a Local Government Unit Enact an Ordinance Prohibiting Gambling in its City?
This article talks about whether a local government unit, through its sanggunian, enact an ordinance to prohibit gambling within its jurisdiction.
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Does the Mayor Have Power to Demolish Structures and Buildings?
This article talks about the powers of the mayor to demolish structures and buildings as provided in Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code and Supreme Court cases.
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