Amicus Curiae

11 March 2026

Unmasking the Digital Culprit: Supreme Court Guideposts for Social Media Authorship

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).
4 March 2026

DOLE’s new procedural guidelines on voluntary arbitration

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.
22 February 2026

Automated Initiation, Single-Instance and Standardized BIR Audit Framework

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.
4 February 2026

The importance of digital footprints: SC’s guidelines on proving social media identity in criminal cases

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.
28 January 2026

Special and immigrant visas for foreign entrepreneurs and investors in the Philippines

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.
7 January 2026

Protecting brands in cyberspace and e-commerce transactions

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

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