January 17, 2005 Facts In Dec 1989, FBN radio broadcasters Rima and Alegre exposed various alleged complaints against AMEC. The alleged expose included complaints that students who passed will repeat again if…
BASECO vs. PCGG Digest
Facts BASECO (Bataan Shipyard and Engineering Co. Inc.) challenged the PCGG sequestration orders issued in accordance with EOs 1 and 2 of President Cory Aquino. PCGG was directed to (1) sequester the…
Dacoycoy vs. Hon IAC Digest
G.R. 74854 Facts Dacoycoy, a resident of Cainta Rizal, filed a case for annulment of deeds of sale against De Guzman before RTC Antipolo Rizal. It involves a parcel of riceland in…
Ombudsman v. CA and Binay Jr. Digest
GR 217126-27, 10 Nov 2015 Facts Ombudsman Conchita issued a preventive suspension order (PSO) against Binay Jr. et al of Plunder and violation RA 3019 in connection with the Makati Parking Building….
Stare decisis
that once a question of law has been examined and decided, it should be deemed settled and closed to further argument. – Virtucio vs. Alegarbes
Question of Fact
There is a question of fact when the doubt or difference arises as to the truth or falsehood of facts or when the query invites calibration of the whole evidence considering mainly…
Legal Standing or Locus Standi
A personal stake in the outcome of the controversy which: Assures the concrete adverseness Sharoens the presentation of the issues Illuminates the court for difficult constitutional questions (Memory aid: concrete sharp bulb)…
Unrestricted Retained Earnings (URE)
Unrestricted Retained Earnings (URE) are the accumulated profits and gains realized out of the normal and continuous operations of the company after deducting therefrom the distributions of stockholders (legal capital) and transfers…
Republic vs. Heirs of Sin Digest
Facts Maxima Sin was the owner of 5.8 ha land in Tambac, New Washington, Aklan. After she died, respondents claim that they are lawful heirs of the late Maxima Sin. In 1991,…
Law and Religion
A law must have an articulable and discernible secular purpose and justification to pass the scrutiny of the religion clauses. – Justice Del Castillo in Ang Ladlad vs COMELEC