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 […]
Extradition in the Philippines: What the Law Says and Which Countries Have Extradition Treaties
The formal request by the United States to extradite Apollo Quiboloy has brought renewed attention to a legal process that many Filipinos know little about: extradition. In August 2026, the Philippine Department of Justice confirmed that it had received the United States’ formal extradition request involving Quiboloy and two other respondents. The DOJ said it […]
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 […]
