Supreme Court: Bank Cannot Recover Funds Made Available Through Its Own Gross Negligence
In a case involving a prematurely cleared regional check, the Supreme Court ruled that a bank cannot invoke unjust enrichment when its own failure to follow basic banking safeguards was the proximate cause of the loss. What happens when a bank makes money available to a depositor because of its own mistake—and the depositor withdraws […]
Supreme Court Modernizes Notice of Dishonor Rules in B.P. 22 Cases
The Supreme Court has recognized modern methods of serving notices of dishonor in bouncing-check cases, including electronic means, while setting clearer requirements for proving that notice was properly served. The Supreme Court has issued an important ruling concerning prosecutions under Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, or the Anti-Bouncing Check Law, addressing one of the recurring evidentiary […]
DUI Arrest in the Philippines: What Drivers Should Know About Their Rights
A DUI arrest can have serious legal consequences. But an arrest is not the end of the legal inquiry. The circumstances surrounding the traffic stop, the officer’s observations, the field sobriety tests, the use of a breath analyzer, and the manner in which the investigation was conducted may all become important in determining whether the […]
What Happens After You Are Arrested in the Philippines? A Step-by-Step Guide
Being arrested can be frightening and confusing. Many people do not know what happens after the police take them into custody, what rights they have, or what they should do to protect themselves. An arrest, however, does not mean that a person has already been found guilty of a crime. Philippine law provides constitutional and […]
How Does Bail Work in the Philippines?
Being arrested and detained can be frightening, especially when the accused and the family do not know what happens next. One of the first questions families commonly ask is: “Can the accused be released on bail?” In many criminal cases, the answer is yes. But bail is not simply a matter of paying money and […]
Friday Night Arrests and Bail in the Philippines: Why Weekend Timing Can Matter
An arrest late on a Friday can create a practical problem that many people do not anticipate: the accused may be legally entitled to bail, but completing the documentary requirements for release can become more difficult when government and barangay offices are closed for the weekend. This can become particularly important when an arrest follows […]
