Amicus Curiae

It is settled that in criminal cases, the prosecution must prove not only the elements of the crime charged but also the identity of the perpetrator. Even if the crime is established, conviction cannot follow without proving the culprit’s identity beyond reasonable doubt (People v. Cadenas, G.R. No. 233199, 2018).

Public interest is a paramount consideration underlying Philippine immigration policy. In admitting foreigners and regulating the scope of their permissible activities, the government ensures that foreigners do not become a public charge and that their presence benefits the society.

The National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, empowers the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (CIR) to make assessments and prescribe additional requirements for tax administration and enforcement.

Digital footprints—the trail of data left behind by users during their online activities—now play a major role in criminal investigations. Every action on online platforms, from posting content to sending private messages, creates records that can later be traced and examined.

Public interest is a paramount consideration underlying Philippine immigration policy. In admitting foreigners and regulating the scope of their permissible activities, the government ensures that foreigners do not become a public charge and that their presence benefits the society.

Filipinos have largely shifted to e-commerce over the past five years, driven by the widespread adoption of contactless transactions following the pandemic.

On April 8, the Supreme Court of the Philippines approved the Rules on Extradition Proceedings through A.M. No. 22-03-29-SC, marking a major procedural reform on how the country handles extradition cases.

Last 15 November 2021, the Supreme Court (SC) announced that it was designating an initial batch of twenty-one (21) Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) as special courts to handle anti-graft cases that arise from infrastructure projects.

Philippine employment contracts cannot be treated in the same manner as other civil or commercial contracts. To do so may expose one to massive and unexpected liability down the line.

One of the common disputes within corporations is the matter of stock ownership, which is material to determine quorum, voting rights, right to dividends, right to inspect corporate records, preemptive rights, among others.