The ARROW Act (RA 12289): A Promise of Reform or Another Risk of Corruption?
Massive infrastructure projects in the Philippines often carry a double meaning. On one hand, they symbolize progress — roads that connect markets,...
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Why the DOJ Holds the Key to the Witness Protection Program
One of the landmark reforms in the Philippine criminal justice system is Republic Act No. 6981, otherwise known as the Witness Protection, Security...
Read ArticleRestitution Is the Law, Not a Loophole
Senator Erwin Tulfo’s recent statement during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the flood control mess — that sometimes you have to “bend...
Read ArticleHow an Expert Witness Prepares for Trial
“An expert witness is expected to assist the court in understanding technical evidence by providing independent, objective, and reasoned opinions b...
Read ArticleWhy Expert Witnesses are Crucial in Modern Litigation
In the resolution of civil disputes in the Philippines, courts are increasingly confronted with cases involving factual and technical issues that f...
Read ArticleSupreme Court Decision on Recognition of Foreign Divorce – Gerbert R. Corpuz vs. Daisylyn Tirol Sto. Tomas and the Solicitor General, G.R.186571
In the case of Gerbert R. Corpuz vs. Daisylyn Tirol Sto. Tomas and the Solicitor General , the Supreme Court addressed the requirements and procedu...
Read ArticleOn BBM’s Right of Way Policy Proposition
President BBM’s recent proposition to return to a previous system for handling right-of-way issues, where the government would pay only 15 percent ...
Read ArticleValuation Expert Distinguishes Roles of Expert Witnesses and Court Commissioners
In a recent hearing at the Cebu City Regional Trial Court, Valuation Expert Gus Agosto helped in shedding light on the distinct roles of expert wit...
Read ArticleUnderstanding Inverse Condemnation
If you own a property, it is essential to be aware of your rights when the government takes your land for public use. While eminent domain, the pow...
Read ArticleWhy do appraisers charge upfront fees on Expropriation Cases?
In the field of legal battles, expropriation cases stand out as a unique arena where various professionals come together to ensure justice is serve...
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