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SC: Criminal Laws Generally Require Criminal Intent; Double Conviction for the Same Act Prohibited

The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that crimes, regardless of which law punishes them, are generally mala in se – meaning, proof of criminal intent is required before conviction can be secured.
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SC Clarifies Foreclosure Remedies; Appeal Does Not Suspend Writ of Possession

Borrowers may challenge the issuance of a writ of possession or the validity of the foreclosure, but these remedies, including an appeal, do not automatically prevent the purchaser from taking ...
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SAJ Leonen Emphasizes Upholding Integrity and Human Judgment in the Age of Social Media and AI

Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice (SAJ) Marvic M.V.F. Leonen emphasized that integrity means remaining accountable to the people behind every case, and that judicial independence begins with ...
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SC Associate Justice Lazaro-Javier Attends Final Flag Ceremony Before Retirement

Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier attends her last flag ceremony as a member of the SC at the SC ...
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Chief Justice Zalameda Takes Oath before President Marcos

Chief Justice Rodil V. Zalameda (second from left) takes his oath of office before President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
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SC Bids Farewell to Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, Honors His Transformative Leadership of the Judiciary

The Supreme Court (SC) honored Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo during his retirement ceremony held at the SC En Banc ...
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JBC Submits Short Lists of Chief Justice, SC Associate Justice Nominees

Named in the short list for Chief Justice are SC Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen and Associate Justices Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, Rodil V. Zalameda, Japar B. Dimaampao, and Jose Midas ...
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SC Revises Rule on Examination of Child Witnesses, Strengthens Use of Technology and Trauma-Informed Procedures

The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has approved the Revised Rule on the Examination of Child Witnesses (RRECW) on June 17, 2026, introducing new procedures that use technology and child-friendly practices ...
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SC Upholds RA 12326 Extending Terms of Barangay, SK Officials

The SC upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act No. (RA) 12326, which sets the terms of barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members at five years and schedules the next barangay and ...
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SC Unveils Historical Marker, Commemorative Plaque at SC Old Building

The Supreme Court (SC) unveiled a historical marker and commemorative plaque at the SC Old Building in Manila on November 3, ...
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Chief Justice Gesmundo Attends Last SC Flag Ceremony Before Retirement

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo attends his final flag ceremony as a member of the Supreme Court (SC) at the SC courtyard along Padre Faura Street, Manila, on November 4, 2026, two days before his ...
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SC Clears School Principal of Grave Misconduct in Tree-Cutting Case, Reduces Offense to Simple Misconduct and Simple Neglect of Duty

Instead of grave misconduct, the SC found that Corpuz’s infractions amounted only to simple misconduct and simple neglect of duty, as he failed to secure permits for cutting of certain trees and did ...