National News New check format and specifications introduced in the Philippines starting May 1, 2024 The new layout aims to optimize the automated check verification system.
National News SC launches revised book of judicial forms and codification of issuances The Revised Book of Judicial Forms is a compilation of templates that may be used by judges and legal practitioners in civil cases and special proceedings.
National News Applicability Of Anti-VAWC To Lesbian Relationships Clearly, the use of the gender-neutral word ‘person’ who has or had a sexual or dating relationship with the woman encompasses even lesbian relationships.
National News SC: “Slightest degree” of penetration of male genitalia to cleft labia majora is considered rape “Mere introduction, however slight, into the cleft of the labia majora by a penis that is capable of penetration, regardless of whether such penile penetration is thereafter fully achieved, consummates the crime of rape,” SC ruled.
National News SC amends rules on declaration of absolute nullity of void marriages, annulment of voidable marriages, and legal separation The resolution amended the jurisdictional requirements when filing for the declaration of absolute nullity of void marriages, annulment of voidable marriages, and legal separation.
National News SC considers use of AI-powered tools to improve legal research in Ph courts "Through artificial intelligence, the SPJI will enable faster and easier access to legal references and will usher in the redevelopment of the Judiciary ELibrary, which will include AI-enabled tech to improve its legal research capabilities."
National News Law requiring sim card registration signed Under the new law, all new SIM cards sold after the effectivity of the law should be deactivated, and new users are required to register their SIM cards with their telco.
National News RA 9999 affords free private legal assistance to indigent Filipinos According to Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid, the said Act aims to encourage private lawyers and firms to provide free legal services to indigent Filipinos to decongest the workload in the Public Attorney’s Offices.
National News Unpopular, unaffiliated candidates not a nuisance, SC rules “The Court further stressed that a candidate is considered to have bona fide intent to run when he or she can demonstrate seriousness in running for office.”
National News Sen. Padilla files a bill legalizing same-sex civil union in PH Newly elected Senator Robinhood Padilla filed the Senate Bill No. 449, which seeks to legalize same-sex civil union and grant it the same protection under the Family Code of the Philippines.
National News DOJ issues new guidelines on plea bargaining for drug cases The Circular revoked Department Circular No. 027 series of 2018 dated June 26, 2018 (old guidelines) for plea bargaining in drug cases.
National News SC denies with finality petitions challenging RA 11479 Citing lack of substantial issues and arguments raised by the petitioners, the Supreme Court (SC) en banc denied with finality today, April 26, the motions for reconsideration of its December 7, 2021 decision on the petitions challenging Republic Act (RA) No. 11479 or The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
National News National Women’s Month 2022 highlights progress on empowerment, gender equality Culminating with its six-year theme, “”WE Make CHANGE Work for Women”, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched the celebration of National Women’s Month last March 1, 2022 in line with today’s International Women’s Day.
National News Phil Women Judges Association formally opens 27th Annual Convention-Seminar The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) formally opened its 27th Annual Convention-Seminar (Convention-Seminar) with the theme, “PWJA: Livin’ La Vida Corona!” today, March 8, 2022.
National News Bill raising age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 signed into law In a bid to afford minors stronger protection against abuse and exploitation, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old, March 4, 2022.
National News Ph votes yes to UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russian aggression towards Ukraine The Philippines, through Ambassador Enrique Manalo, voted “Yes” in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution condemning the ongoing aggressions of Russia towards Ukraine.
National News SC issues new rules to expedite procedures in first level courts In a report posted by the Public Information Office of the SC (SC-PIO) in the SC’s website, the new Rules recalibrates, reconciles, and harmonizes the coverage of the rules in both summary procedure and small claims cases with Republic Act (RA) No. 11576.
National News Russia invades Ukraine; Asian stock market plunges President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine’s Donbas Region, the Russian Federation commenced land and sea military invasion of Ukrainian territories today, February 24, 2022.
National News SC releases omnibus COVID-19 protocols for 2020/21 bar exams The Supreme Court (SC) has released Omnibus COVID-19 Protocols for the 2020/21 Bar Examinations through Bar Bulletin No. 37, S. 2022, just today, January 28.
National News BAR 2020/21 rescheduled to February The Supreme Court announced the rescheduling of the BAR Examination to February 4 and 6, 2022. after 16.8% of the bar examinees said they were either positive for COVID-19, living with someone positive, or under quarantine due to direct contact.
National News Senate approves SIM Card Registration bill The said bill aims to avert illicit activities committed by the use of fictitious identities to register SIM cards, spoofing, and the unauthorized sale of registered SIM cards.
National News Duterte signs P5.024-trillion 2022 nat’l budget into law President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the proposed P5.024 trillion 2022 national budget in a ceremony yesterday, December 30, at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace.
National News IBP Cebu asks SC to postpone 2022 bar exams The Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu Chapter (IBP Cebu) asked the Supreme Court to postpone for at least four to five weeks the bar exams in consideration of the bar candidates in Odette-hit areas of Cebu, the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.
National News Rejected party-list groups secure TROs from SC The Commission on Elections dismissed the petitions for registration of several party-list groups vying for a slot on the ballots for the May 2022 polls.
National News SC disbars lawyer for Gross Immorality Atty. Allan C. Contado was found guilty of gross immorality after abandoning his family and cohabiting with another woman whom he had two children with.
