Criminal Law

In drug-related prosecutions, the burden of proof—or onus probandi—rests on the arresting officers to demonstrate that no irregularities occurred during the execution of a buy-bust operation, search warrant, in flagrante arrest, or any other form of seizure under the Dangerous Drugs Act. This principle has been firmly established in jurisprudence, including the 2023 case of…

Like in many countries, the Philippine healthcare system is built on trust and expertise. Patients rely on medical professionals to provide care, but what happens when negligence breaks this trust? Unlike other countries, the Philippines does not have a specific law dedicated to medical malpractice. Instead, legal remedies are scattered across various laws, some dating…

In our country, marriage is considered a sacred institution and holds a revered place in our society. According to our Family Code, marriage is defined as a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman, entered into in accordance with the law for the establishment of conjugal and family life. In fact, our Constitution enshrines…

“Pasalo” is a Filipino term that refers to the practice of one individual (the original debtor) transferring ownership of a financed asset, like a car or real estate, to another person (the new debtor) before the loan is fully paid off in favor of the creditor. Pasalo can apply to various financed assets such as: Real Estate Pasalo: Transferring…

Theft and robbery (regrettably) happen all the time and are often covered in the evening news. It is a sad reality in our society wherever we go. Usually, these stories do not make national headlines or grab the front page of newspapers. But if a celebrity is involved, everything changes, and it suddenly becomes a…