Supreme Court Ph Podcast
This is the official podcast of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. It provides summaries and discussions on significant Supreme Court decisions, issuances, and programs. The podcast aims to make legal information accessible to the public. Opinions expressed do not reflect the views of the Court; the text of the decision prevails.
Episodes
EPISODE 127: Free Speech, Fake News, and Congressional Inquiries
Does a congressional inquiry into the spread of fake news online violate the right to free speech or is it considered a legitimate fact-finding exercise in aid of legislation?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Dante B. Gatmaytan, a Member of the Constitutional Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. Atty. Gatmaytan is a professor at the University of the Philippines
EPISODE 126: The Loan Interest Trap
While lenders and borrowers in a loan agreement may adjust stipulated interest rates, how can borrowers determine when interest charges on loans are no longer reasonable and fair?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Reinier Paul R. Yebra, an examiner in Commercial and Taxation Laws during the 2023 Bar examinations. A graduate and class valedictorian of the San Beda University Col
EPISODE 125: Banking Rules, Unofficial Practice, and the Price of Trust
Should banks be held liable for unauthorized withdrawals from a depositor’s account, particularly those involving substantial amounts, if they fail to exercise the highest degree of diligence required by law?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Reinier Paul R. Yebra, an examiner in Commercial and Taxation Laws during the 2023 Bar examinations. He served as Undersecretary for Lega
EPISODE 124: Decoding the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability
With the Judiciary’s latest reforms and renewed ethical commitment by Judiciary, how does the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability balance judges’ and justices’ personal freedom with the responsibility to uphold integrity and maintain public trust in today’s era of social media, artificial intelligence, and heightened public scrutiny?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Att
EPISODE 123: Finding the True Employer
In a contracting arrangement, how do we determine who the true employer is?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Marlon J. Manuel, a Labor Law examiner for the 2022 Bar Examinations and a faculty member of the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) School of Law, teaching Labor Law. He is also a Bar Review and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education lecturer at AdMU and previously served
EPISODE 122: Beyond Talent Agreements: Claiming the Rights of Regular Employees
In the context of media workers, how does the Court determine whether workers are regular employees or independent contractors? Can workers engaged under Talent Agreements still be considered regular employees? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Marlon J. Manuel, a Labor Law examiner for the 2022 Bar Examinations and a faculty member of the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Sc
EPISODE 121: The Ruling on Overtime Pay: When Extra Hours Must Be Paid
Does entitlement to overtime pay extend to security guards under a ‘broken period’ scheme when their designated rest intervals are too brief to allow practical personal use?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Evelyn (Leo) D. Battad, a member of the Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. She also teaches the same subject at the University
EPISODE 120: Signed Job Offer Letter: Does Acceptance Equal Employment?
What are the effects of accepting a formal job offer? Does an employer-employee relationship commence once a formal job offer is accepted and signed?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. E. (Leo) D. Battad, a member of the Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. She also teaches the same subject at the University of the Philippines Graduate
EPISODE 119: Justice that is Heard: The Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary
How do the Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary move beyond simple translation to recognizing the d/Deaf community’s cultural identity? What role do the Rules play in ensuring the d/Deaf’s constitutional right to effectively participate in judicial processes? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Remiebel U. Mondia of Branch 110, Regional Trial Court, Pasa
EPISODE 118: Determining the Absence of Consent of a Deaf Person in Rape Cases
In rape cases, how crucial is the non-consensual nature of the sexual act in determining whether it constitutes a crime and whether reasonable doubt exists? Can a deaf person be expected to give full consent to a sexual act?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Remiebel U. Mondia of the Pasay City Regional Trial Court, Branch 110. A Filipino Sign Language interpreter, Judge Mondia
EPISODE 117: Taxing the Airwaves: Are Cross-Border Satellite Services Taxable?
Under the law, are satellite airtime fees paid to a non-resident foreign corporation considered income from within the Philippines, and therefore subject to final withholding tax? If so, is the local payor liable for deficiency withholding tax and delinquency interest? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Lanee S. Cui-David. A certified public acc
EPISODE 116: Senior Citizens’ Discount in Burial Benefits: What Does the Law Cover?
Are interment services covered by the 20% discount on funeral and burial expenses provided by the Senior Citizens Act and its amending laws? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Lanee S. Cui-David. A certified public accountant, Justice David is a member of the Taxation Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. She previously served as De
EPISODE 115: Time Limits of Tax Assessments
In tax cases, under what circumstances does the extended 10-year assessment period apply as opposed to the basic three-year assessment period under the Tax Code? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Gracia M. Pulido-Tan, a Member of the Taxation Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. A CertifiedPublic Accountant, Atty. Pulido-Tan is the first woman Chairperson o
EPISODE 114: Criminal Acquittal and Civil Tax Liability
Does the acquittal of an accused in a criminal tax case automatically extinguish civil liability for deficiency taxes or relieve the taxpayer of the obligation to pay unpaid taxes?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Gracia M. Pulido-Tan, a Member of the Taxation Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. A Certified Public Accountant, Atty. Pulido-Tan is the first
EPISODE 113: Fraud That Warrants Revocation of Incorporation
Does the erroneous inclusion of a deceased person among incorporators automatically amount to fraud sufficient to warrant the revocation of its registration? What constitutes fraud in incorporation?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Zarah R. Villanueva-Castro, Bar Examiner in Commercial Law (2022) and in Commercial and Taxation Laws (2024). She is also a bar reviewer and
EPISODE 112: Corporate Control Amid Intra-Corporate Disputes
A family conflict reaches the boardroom of several corporations. What constitutes a valid quorum in intra-corporate meetings, and what is the primary basis for determining which stockholders are recognized as stockholders of record in validating a stockholders’ meeting and election?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Zarah R. Villanueva-Castro, Bar Examiner in Commercial L
EPISODE 111: Pregnancy at Work Rights vs. Management Prerogative
When a pregnant employee is reassigned to another location, what are the boundaries of an employer’s management prerogative? When do such actions constitute constructive dismissal or pregnancy-based discrimination?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega, Vice President of the International Association of Women Judges.Supreme
EPISODE 110: Does RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act) Extend to Lesbian Relationships?
Does Republic Act No. 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, extend protection to women in lesbian relationships?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega, Vice President of the International Association of Women Judges.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Arcega talk
EPISODE 109: Marriage on Trial: Psychological Incapacity – Law not Diagnosis
How has the Supreme Court's interpretation of psychological incapacity evolved over time, and what does this evolution reveal about the Court's continuing effort to balance the protection of marriage with the realities of marital breakdown?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Civil Law, a
EPISODE 108: Void or Annulled Marriage? The Effect on Children’s Legitimacy
What is the effect of a declaration of nullity of marriage on the legitimated status of a child? Do children born before a marriage that is later annulled or declared void remain legitimate, or does their status revert to illegitimacy?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Civil Law, and Dean of th
EPISODE 107: Tax Refunds: Wrong Collections, Wrong Time
When is a tax payment considered wrongfully or illegally collected? When does the two-year period start for claiming a tax refund?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Marian Ivy F. Reyes-Fajardo, 2024 Bar Examiner for Commercial and Taxation Law.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Fajardo talk about claiming t
EPISODE 106: PEZA-Registered Businesses: VAT Exempt or Not?
When are businesses registered under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority or PEZA exempt from paying value-added tax or VAT? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Marian Ivy F. Reyes-Fajardo, 2024 Bar Examiner for Commercial and Taxation Law.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Fajardo talk about value-added t
EPISODE 105 – Maguindanao Massacre Case: The Conspiracy Test
In criminal cases, what is conspiracy and how is it proven? Does mere presence at preparatory meetings and expressions of agreement amount to conspiracy without proof of an overt act?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Theodore O. Te, who is the Chairperson of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. He has served as Chief of the Supreme C
EPISODE 104 - Checks and Balances: Understanding the Supreme Court Ruling on Impeachment Proceeding
What procedural lapses led the Court to treat earlier impeachment complaints as already initiated? How did the Court interpret “session days” and the role of the House Committee on Justice? And what guidance does this ruling provide for the conduct of future impeachment proceedings in Congress? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Tranquil Gervacio S. Salvador III, Dean of the Sc
EPISODE 103 - Beyond the Testimony: What Makes Evidence Credible?
In cases involving police officers or persons of authority, how does the Court evaluate testimony and other pieces of evidence, and determine lawful police conduct? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Theodore O. Te, who is the Chairperson of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. He has served as Chief of the Supreme Court Public Inform
EPISODE 102: Journey of Justice: Surviving Detention, Advocating Decongestion
How does a person’s journey through wrongful conviction and incarceration shape his or her concept of justice? What lessons can one with lived experience of injustice teach about justice? What key measures must be put in place in order to prevent prolonged or unjust detention?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Dr. Raymund Narag, Associate Professor at the School of Justice and Public
EPISODE 101: Finding Solutions to Jail and Prison Overcrowding Through Collaborative Action
Where does our government stand today in terms of addressing the persistent challenge of congestion in jails and detention centers? What plans are being put in place to ensure lasting, human, and effective solutions?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato Caringal; New Bilibid Prison Superintendent C/SSUPT Roger Boncales; and Bureau of Ja
EPISODE 100: The Court on Air: #SCphPodcast
As we mark our 100th podcast episode today, we look back at how the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast began, how each episode is produced, and some of the highlights from past episodes.Listen to the #SCphPodcast as Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Information Officer V Tiffany Atendido-Beltran share their personal anecdotes and thoughts on the podcast.
EPISODE 99: When Insurance Claims are Denied
How does the law protect insured parties when insurers delay or deny payment? Does the recovery of a stolen vehicle prevent the insured owner from receiving full payment under an insurance policy?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Jose Maria G. Hofileña, Member of the Commercial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy, and Dean of the School of Law of the Ateneo de Ma
EPISODE 98: Lemon Law or Consumer Act, Which Law Protects You?
When a brand-new car turns out to be defective, which law should protect the buyer: Republic Act No. 7394, also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, or Republic Act No.10642, or the Philippine Lemon Law? Are these laws mutually exclusive, or can a consumer choose between the two? How should the rights of vehicle buyers be weighed in relation to those of car manufacturers and dealers?Liste
EPISODE 97: Small Claims 101
What are considered small claims cases, and what is the procedure in pursuing and settling them? How can understanding the process of setting small claims empower ordinary Filipinos to trust our courts by giving them access to efficient justice?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Jackie B. Crisologo-Saguisag of Branch 67, Metropolitan Trial Court, Makati City. She is a Member of
EPISODE 96: Understanding Forcible Entry, Unlawful Detainer, and Summary Procedure
When someone forces their way to take over a piece of real property, how do courts determine who truly has the right to possess property? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Jackie B. Crisologo-Saguisag of Branch 67, Metropolitan Trial Court, Makati City. She is a Member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy and a Member of the Supreme Court Technical
EPISODE 95: Protecting the Integrity of Land Titles
In purchasing real property in the Philippines, what should be the considerations of a buyer acting in good faith? How do the courts apply the principles of good faith and innocent purchaser for value in disputes involving sale of real properties? How important is the observance of due diligence when it comes to protecting one’s right as a real property buyer?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast
EPISODE 94: When Agrarian Land is Mortgaged or Sold
Can an agrarian reform awardee legally mortgage or sell his or her land? What should prevail: the protection of agrarian reform’s social justice intent or the enforcement of private contractual rights?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose Lorenzo R. dela Rosa, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. He once serv
EPISODE 93: SPJI at 3: 14 Breakthroughs, A Conversation with the Supreme Court Justices
In October 2022, the Supreme Court formally launched the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI), envisioned as a long-term reform program and a blueprint for action under the leadership of Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo. Three years on, what progress has been made on the plans laid out in SPJI? Are the lofty goals being achieved? Is the vision closer to becoming a reality?In
EPISODE 92: Reform, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (Part 2)
How can our justice system balance accountability with compassion, ensuring that persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are not only punished but also given real opportunities for reform and reintegration? Listen to the conclusion of the two-part episode of the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Justice Karl B. Miranda, a staunch advocate of prison reform, rehabilitation, and reintegrati
EPISODE 91: Reform, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (Part 1)
How can a person deprived of liberty (PDL) find redemption? Can education behind bars transform lives and pave the way for reintegration? Listen to the first of a two-part episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Justice Karl B. Miranda, a staunch advocate of prison reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo sits do
EPISODE 90: The Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS)
What is the Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS), and why is there a need for it? Who are the qualified beneficiaries, and how do they apply for assistance? What kinds of legal services are considered to be creditable under ULAS Rules? And what's in it for lawyers who comply with the ULAS Rules?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Atty. Karl Arian A. Castillo, a pri
EPISODE 89: Repeal, Reenactment, and RA 11930 (Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act)
Did the repeal of the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775) through the passage of the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act (RA 11930) extinguish the criminal liability of those charged with the former? What are the other effects of the subsequent enactment of RA 11930?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court
EPISODE 88: Cyber Libel 101
What is the specific timeframe within which a case for cyber libel should be filed? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Wilhelmina B. Jorge-Wagan, a member of the Supreme Court Special Committee on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, and a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Academy.Supreme Court Chief Communications
EPISODE 87: Extraordinary Writs Part Two - The Writ of Habeas Data and the Writ of Kalikasan
What key principles should we understand about the Writ of Habeas Data and the Writ of Kalikasan? How do these writs work in practice, and why were they introduced in the Philippine legal system? How do they empower citizens to assert their rights in the face of modern challenges, whether in the digital landscape or in the protection of our environment?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme C
EPISODE 86: Extraordinary Writs, Part One - The Writ of Amparo
What is Writ of Amparo, and why was it introduced in the Philippine legal system? How does it serve as a protective remedy to uphold an individual’s right to life, liberty, and security, especially in cases of threats, enforced disappearances, or extrajudicial killings?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Dean Tranquil Gervacio S. Salvador III, Dean of the School of
EPISODE 85: Bar Lessons and Beyond
Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations, looks back on her Bar journey and shares her insights in #SCphPodcast Episode 85: Bar Lessons and Beyond.How were the Bar Examinations during Justice Lazaro-Javier’s time different from today in terms of scope, the conduct of the exams and the release of the results? How important are the Bar Exams in s
EPISODE 84: Inordinate Delay vs. Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases
What is inordinate delay, and how does it affect a case in a legal proceeding? Under what conditions can inordinate delay cause a case to be dismissed, and how do courts evaluate such delays? How do courts ensure both due process for the accused and the state's right to fair prosecution?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Michael
EPISODE 83: When Procurement Violation Does Not Amount to Graft
In graft cases, under what circumstances can shortcuts in public procurement or government procurements without public bidding be deemed justified, potentially leading to an acquittal? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Justice Michael Frederick L. Musngi, who served as Bar Examiner in Remedial Law in 2022. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer
EPISODE 82: Right Against Double Jeopardy
Are judgments of acquittal final, or are there exceptions? Does the guarantee against double jeopardy preclude the Court from declaring a judgment of acquittal as void when it has been rendered in violation of the State's right to be heard and prosecute its case? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal,
EPISODE 81: Acquittals
What is an acquittal? On what grounds may an accused secure an acquittal, and what are the consequences of such an acquittal? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judiciary Academy.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and
EPISODE 80: Understanding RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act)
What are the key differences between RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) in how harassment is defined and who are protected? How do these laws vary in terms of accountability, legal remedies, and scope?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Judge Bernard P. Bernal, who also serves as a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Ac
EPISODE 79: Sexual Harassment and Constructive Dismissal
What acts constitute sexual harassment in a work environment, and do employers in the Philippines have a legal and moral obligation to prevent it? More importantly, can an employer’s failure to act on such complaints result to its liability for constructive dismissal?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Judge Bernard P. Bernal, who also serves as a Professorial Lect
EPISODE 78: Public Bidding vs. Negotiated Procurement
What happens when a public official bypasses the public bidding requirement in a government transaction? Can negotiated procurement justify the disregard of public bidding, which is the default mode of procurement under the old law, Republic Act No. 9184?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, who a
EPISODE 77: The Price of Forgery: Disbarment Under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability
What violations do lawyers commit under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) when they forge court orders? Is disbarment an automatic and appropriate penalty for lawyers who falsify documents?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, Member of the Department of Ethics and
EPISODE 76: Philippine Elections – Residency Requirement and Second Placer Rule
Does the incumbency and continuous discharge of duties of public officials in one locality preclude them from validly acquiring a new domicile in another locality to satisfy the residency requirement under the Local Government Code?More importantly, is it time for the Supreme Court to revisit the second placer rule to determine who should serve the remaining term of a winning candidate whose certi
EPISODE 75: Taking Refuge in the Rule of Law (Part 2)
How has the Philippine judiciary contributed to protecting the rights of refugees and stateless persons? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guests Atty. Maria Ermina Valdeavilla-Gallardo, Head of the Philippines Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Judge Maria Josefina G. San Juan-Torres, Member of the Supreme Court Special Committee on the Facil
EPISODE 74: Taking Refuge in the Rule of Law (Part 1)
Why does the world observe World Refugee Day, and what relevance does it have for Filipinos today? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guests Atty. Maria Ermina Valdeavilla-Gallardo, Head of the Philippines Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Judge Maria Josefina G. San Juan-Torres, Member of the Supreme Court Special Committee on the Facilitate
EPISODE 73: Supreme Court at 124: History, Impact, and What’s Next
What can we look forward to in the future of the Supreme Court? What does the youth of today need to understand about its vital role in safeguarding justice and the rule of law?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae L. Ting.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Ting discuss the institut
EPISODE 72: Foreign Deposits and Tax Exemptions
Are foreign currency deposit accounts exempt from estate tax under the Foreign Currency Deposit Act of the Philippines? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) Associate Justice Jean Marie A. Bacorro-Villena, Member of the Department of Taxation Law of the Philippine Judicial Academy. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Nava
EPISODE 71: Unpaid Taxes and Liabilities
Is an assessment for deficiency taxes a prerequisite for the collection of the civil liability of the taxpayer-accused of unpaid taxes in the criminal prosecution for tax law violations?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) Associate Justice Jean Marie A. Bacorro-Villena, Member of the Department of Taxation Law of the Philippine Judicial A
EPISODE 70: Uncovering the Judicial and Bar Council
How does the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) conduct the screening and nomination of candidates for the Judiciary, and how does it ensure that the process is transparent and merit-based?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Atty. Nesauro H. Firme, JBC Regular Member representing the Academe. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Firme
EPISODE 69: Lawyers in Notarial Practice
What are the responsibilities and obligations of a lawyer authorized to be a notary public?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice Geraldine C. Fiel-Macaraig, Vice Chairperson of the Department of Ethics and Judicial Conduct of the Philippine Judicial Academy.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and CA Ju
EPISODE 68: Administrative Liability of Lawyers
Should lawyers be held administratively liable for issuing checks that are dishonored due to insufficient funds or due to a closed account?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice Geraldine C. Fiel-Macaraig, Vice Chairperson of the Department of Ethics and Judicial Conduct of the Philippine Judicial Academy.Supreme Court Chief Com
EPISODE 67: Illegal Dismissal and Suspension
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Undersecretary Filemon Ray Javier, Head of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Strand of the Department of Education and Labor Law and Social Legislations Bar Examiner for the 2024 Bar Examinations.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Usec. Javier discuss the illegal dismissal of a person living with HI
EPISODE 66: Employer-Employee Relationship
Are fitness trainers and delivery riders of an online selling platform regular employees?What defines an employer-employee relationship? What is a regular employee and under what circumstances is a dismissal considered illegal?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Undersecretary Filemon Ray Javier, Head of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Strand of the Department of
EPISODE 65: Examination of a Child Witness
How do you examine a child witness in court? Can courts allow the statement of a witness to be presented as evidence in place of direct testimony? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Ray Paolo J. Santiago, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy’s Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, discu
EPISODE 64: Ultimate Penalty of Disbarment
The practice of the law is a privilege, not a right. Under what circumstances can the ultimate penalty of disbarment be imposed against lawyers?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Ray Paolo J. Santiago, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy’s Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, discuss w
EPISODE 63: Gender-Fair Language
What is Gender-Fair Language in the Judiciary and Gender-Fair Courtroom Etiquette? Why should Members of the Bench and the Bar be mindful of using such language? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Blessilda Abad-Gamo, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy’s Department of Legal Writing, Research, and
EPISODE 62: The Rule on Family Mediation
What are the salient provisions of A.M. No. 24-02-06-SC or The Rule on Family Mediation? How will this Rule benefit families and the courts? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Court of Appeals Associate Justice Angelene Mary W. Quimpo-Sale, Member of the Supreme Court Committee on Family Courts and Juvenile C
EPISODE 61: In Focus: Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo shares his insights and updates on the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI), along with his vision for the Judiciary and plans for the remainder of his tenure. Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. This special episode features the interview of Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo by Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camill
EPISODE 60: Reasonable vs. Excessive Use of Force
When is the use of force by a police officer against a person under arrest deemed reasonable or excessive, potentially resulting in penalties for the arresting officer?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the conclusion of this two-part episode on drugs cases, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Court of Appeals Justice Raymond Reynold R. Laui
EPISODE 59: Plea-Bargaining Agreement in Drugs Cases
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Court of Appeals Justice Raymond Reynold R. Lauigan, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy’s Department of Criminal Law, discuss when a plea bargain in drugs cases should be allowed or disallowed by a trial court within the context of the case of Erwin Alvero v. People o
EPISODE 58: Protection and Custody Orders under Anti-VAWC Act
Can a father be allowed to apply for protection and custody orders under the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (Anti-VAWC Act) against a mother who committed violence against their child?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the conclusion of this two-part episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Maria Josefin
EPISODE 57 - Excessive Discipline or Child Abuse?
Can excessive discipline, which sometimes results in physical injury, be considered outright as child abuse?Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the first of this two-part episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Maria Josefina G. San Juan-Torres, Professorial Lecturer and Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Departments of Spec
EPISODE 56 - One year Appointment Ban
Should the Constitutional prohibition on the appointment to government positions within one year from the election be applied to all losing candidates, regardless of the position and the place or jurisdiction of the office where they are appointed?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the conclusion of this two-part election episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Off
EPISODE 55 - Substitution of Party-List Nominees
Suppose nominees of a party-list group withdraw their nominations, who can substitute and until when is the substitution of a nominee allowed by the Commission on Elections?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the first of this two-part election episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Luie Tito F. Guia, Member of the Philippine Ju
EPISODE 54 - Substitute Parental Authority
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Dean Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Civil Law and Dean of the College of Law of Lyceum of the Philippines University, discuss substitute parental authority in the context of the cases of G.R. No. 234660, Spouses Gabun v.
Episode 53 - Search Warrants (Part 2)
In search warrants, how crucial is the exact location of the premises to be searched?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the second of this two-part episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Ted Te, Chairperson of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and former Supreme Court Public Informa
Episode 52 - Search Warrants (Part 1)
Suppose you were arrested during an implementation of a search warrant which led to the discovery of alleged illegal drugs. You questioned the basis for the issuance of the search warrant. But the judge refused to release the records of the case. You go all the way to the Supreme Court. Can you compel the judge to show you the basis for the issuance of the search warrant?
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Episode 51 - Significant Supreme Court Decisions 2024
In 2024, the Supreme Court disposed of 4,294 cases, with a clearance rate of 87% and a disposition rate of 22%.
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast, as SC Spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae L. Ting discusses the significant decisions in 2024 that the Supreme Court promulgated pursuant to its power of adjudication.
Episode 50 - Should those convicted of heinous crimes benefit from more generous Good Conduct Time Allowance credits?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast, which discusses the case of G.R. Nos. 249027 and 249155, Guinto v. DOJ and Inmates of New Bilibid Prison v. DOJ.
Episode 49 - Illegal Dismissal of Probationary Employees
Suppose you were a nurse hired on a probationary basis, but before the six month period ended, and despite obtaining passing marks, you were fired by the hospital. Can you claim illegal dismissal and up to what extent can you claim back wages?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast, which discusses the case of G.R. No. 228357, C.P. Reyes Hospital and Angelina Reyes versus Geral
Episode 48 - Campaign Posters in Private Property
Suppose you were a supporter of a candidate running for public office. In your enthusiasm, you posted campaign posters on the gate of your house and the COMELEC took them away. What are the guidelines for posting campaign materials in private properties?
Listen Episode 48 of the Supreme Court Podcast, which discusses the case of GR 258805, St. Anthony College of Roxas City, Inc. v. COMELEC.
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