Philippine Law, Simplified for Everyone”
The Supreme Court (SC) has set guideposts for proving who owns or controls a social media account in criminal cases. The ruling came from a case where an individual was convicted of psychological violence under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act through posts made on Facebook. In a Decision authored by Associate … Read more
The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has dismissed and disbarred Judge Oscar D. Tomarong, Presiding Judge of Branch 28, Regional Trial Court (RTC), Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, for his involvement in the murder of fellow judge Reymar L. Lacaya. The decision followed disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Judicial Integrity Board (JIB) after Judge Tomarong’s criminal … Read more
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that the correct legal term under Article 266-A(1)(a) of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) is rape, not “simple rape.” The ruling emphasizes the severity of the crime and aims to prevent its trivialization in court decisions and public discourse. In a Decision authored by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul … Read more
Preview The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that bank deposits remain confidential under Philippine law, but limited account holder information may be disclosed in cybercrime investigations when authorized by a court-issued warrant under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. 📌 In Simple Terms: The Supreme Court ruled that while your bank deposits are private, banks … Read more
The Philippine Supreme Court has upheld protection for environmental advocates Jonila F. Castro and Jhed Reiyana C. Tamano, reinforcing the power of the writ of amparo and writ of habeas data as urgent remedies when life, liberty, or security is at risk. In a landmark decision, the Court refused to lift safeguards that keep military … Read more
On December 3, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling redefining the treatment of votes cast for nuisance candidates in Philippine elections. In its decision, the Court held that votes cast for nuisance candidates — whose certificates of candidacy have been canceled or rejected — must be considered stray votes and cannot be credited … Read more