Jurisprudence

04/07/2026

SC Justice Caguioa Urges Future Lawyers to Help Fix the “Cracks in the System”

Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa urged aspiring lawyers to reject the mindset of "ganyan talaga" and become lawyers who stand for truth, justice, and integrity as he received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa from Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU).

Speaking before the graduates of the MLQU School of Law, Justice Caguioa challenged future lawyers to help address the "cracks in the system" instead of accepting them as normal. He encouraged them to remain guided by principle, strengthen their competence, and always have the courage to do what is right. "For every person who tells you, 'ganyan talaga,' may you always have the courage to answer—'Hindi. GANITO DAPAT,'" he said.

Justice Caguioa also reminded the graduates that in a time when false information can easily spread and appear to be true, lawyers have a vital duty to uphold the rule of law. He said the country needs legal professionals who can tell fact from rumor, evidence from fabrication, and law from propaganda, stressing that competence and integrity are essential to restoring public trust in the justice system.

20/06/2026

Public Funds May Be Used for Private Entities if Public Purpose Is Served
The Supreme Court (SC) acquitted former Oriental Mindoro Governor Rodolfo Valencia, Provincial Administrator Alfonso Umali Jr., and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Romualdo Bawasanta of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with a ₱2.5-million credit agreement entered into by the provincial government with a private shipping operator. The Court held that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the transaction was grossly and manifestly disadvantageous to the government.
The Court held that an expenditure of public funds, including a direct transfer of funds to a private person or entity, may be valid if its direct and primary objective serves a legitimate public purpose. [I]ncidental private benefit does not negate compliance with the public purpose requirement under Section 305(b) of the Local Government Code.
Supreme Court, Second Division
GAERLAN, J.
November 17, 2021

Public Funds May Be Used for Private Entities if Public Purpose Is Served

The Supreme Court (SC) acquitted former Oriental Mindoro Governor Rodolfo Valencia, Provincial Administrator Alfonso Umali Jr., and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Romualdo Bawasanta of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with a ₱2.5-million credit agreement entered into by the provincial government with a private shipping operator. The Court held that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the transaction was grossly and manifestly disadvantageous to the government.

The Court held that an expenditure of public funds, including a direct transfer of funds to a private person or entity, may be valid if its direct and primary objective serves a legitimate public purpose. [I]ncidental private benefit does not negate compliance with the public purpose requirement under Section 305(b) of the Local Government Code.

Supreme Court, Second Division
GAERLAN, J.
November 17, 2021

05/06/2026

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02/06/2026

BULLYING, OVERCROWDING DRIVE ABSENCES

Bullying, harassment, and overcrowded classrooms are among the biggest obstacles to learning faced by Filipino students, according to a study by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2).

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19/05/2026

When a person has s3xual in*******se with a child through force, threat, or intimidation, the crime of r**e is committed - a child does not have the capacity to give consent to a sexual act.

The complete designation of the crime must be properly stated as r**e under Article 266-A(1) in relation to Article 266-B of the Revised Penal Code, as amended. (People v. Cerna, GR 276178, Feb. 11, 2026)

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14/05/2026

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18/04/2026

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25/03/2026

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16/03/2026

Leadership is not about position, title, or recognition.
It is about responsibility, influence, and the people God places in your care…

A true leader does not lift themselves up.
They lift others.

They guide, protect, encourage, and empower.
They celebrate victories that are not theirs alone and stand firm when others struggle.

Serving is the heart of leadership.
It means putting others before your own comfort, listening before speaking, giving before taking.
It means making decisions that benefit the many,
even when it costs you personally. It means being present in the quiet, unseen moments where growth happens slowly and patience is required…

Many leaders chase influence, recognition, or power.
They forget that the mark of true leadership is measured not by how far they rise, but by how far they help others rise with them.

“But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.”
Mark 10:43-44

Leadership is not easy.
It is inconvenient. It is sacrificial. It is often lonely.
But it is also transformative.
Because the leader who serves with humility leaves a legacy far greater than any title or crown.

Every decision to serve, every act of patience, every moment you choose others over self, is planting seeds that will grow long after your name is forgotten.
True leadership is influence rooted in love, obedience, and faithfulness to God.

So if you are called to lead, do not aim to be the one in the spotlight. Aim to be the one who lifts, empowers, and inspires others to rise.

Your service is the true measure of your leadership. ❤️‍🔥

13/03/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥:

No. Under Article 148, there is no presumption of equal ownership. Co-ownership is determined strictly based on proof of actual contribution. Mere cohabitation, regardless of duration, does not give rise to equal ownership.