In Oro Enterprises, Inc. v. NLRC, the Supreme Court held that Republic Act No. 7641, which grants retirement pay to employees without a retirement plan, applies retroactively to existing employment contracts. This interpretation favors workers, ensuring financial security upon retirement, even if no prior agreement existed.
Oro Enterprises, Inc. v. NLRC [November 14, 1994] Read More »
In Union Bank v. Santibañez, the Supreme Court ruled that creditors must file monetary claims against a deceased person’s estate in probate court, not directly against heirs. This ensures proper estate settlement and debt payment. Additionally, heirs are only liable for debts if they were parties to the original obligation.
In Estate of K.H. Hemady v. Luzon Surety, the Supreme Court ruled that a surety’s obligations are transmissible to heirs upon death. The Court allowed Luzon Surety’s contingent claims against Hemady’s estate, emphasizing that such obligations are not strictly personal and thus pass to successors.
Estate of K.H. Hemady v. Luzon Surety [November 28, 1956] Read More »
In Uson v. Del Rosario, the Supreme Court ruled that the lawful wife, Maria Uson, inherited her deceased husband’s property, as per the laws in effect at his death. The Court denied inheritance claims by his illegitimate children, emphasizing that new rights under the New Civil Code cannot retroactively impair vested rights.
In Calleja v. Executive Secretary, the Supreme Court addressed challenges to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The Court upheld most provisions but struck down the proviso “which are not intended to cause death or serious physical harm” in Section 4, deeming it unconstitutional for being overbroad and infringing on freedom of expression.
Calleja vs. Executive Secretary [December 7, 2021] Read More »
In Sobrejuanite-Flores v. Pilando, Jr., the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of requiring psychologists seeking licensure without examination to complete 100 hours of professional education. This requirement ensures practitioners maintain updated knowledge, aligning with the Philippine Psychology Act’s standards for public safety and professional competence.
Sobrejuanite-Flores v. Pilando, Jr. [November 23, 2021] Read More »
The Supreme Court ruled that a donation of property between spouses during marriage is void under the Family Code. In Santos v. Santos, the donated property was considered part of their community property. This case emphasizes the prohibition on such donations to protect marital property and preserve equality between spouses.
In De Leon v. PLDT, the Supreme Court upheld PLDT’s redemption of preferred shares, ruling it lawful and compliant with the Constitution’s foreign ownership limits for public utilities. The Court also noted that the petitioner lacked sufficient interest to challenge PLDT’s corporate actions.
In Colinares v. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court ruled that the transaction between petitioners and the bank was a simple loan, not a trust receipt agreement. The petitioners had already acquired ownership of the construction materials before securing a loan, indicating the absence of a trust receipt relationship.
Colinares vs. Court of Appeals [September 5, 2000] Read More »
In Tiu v. Dizon, the Supreme Court held that Ruben Tiu’s detention remained lawful because the conditional pardon granted by former President Arroyo was incomplete without the necessary pardon papers. Additionally, Tiu’s classification as a penal colonist did not automatically reduce his sentence without presidential approval.
