The Manila Times

68 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Legal Advice on Harassment Charges Under Philippine Law · Legal expert advises that a single text message during a quarrel may not constitute harassment under Philippine law without intent to cause distress.
• Man Abused by Wife in Philippines Seeks Legal Remedies Outside VAWC · A Filipino man asks the Public Attorney's Office how to legally address physical abuse by his wife since the Anti-Violence Against Women Act does not cover him.
• Manila Times PAO Clarifies Legal Timeline for Employee Final Pay Release · Public Attorney's Office cites DOLE rules allowing 30-day final pay release after clearance.
• Legal Advice: Distinguishing Perjury from False Testimony in Philippine Law · A lawyer clarifies the legal differences between perjury and false testimony under the Revised Penal Code.
• Philippine Labor Department Clarifies Legality of Forced Leaves for Employees · Philippine Labor Department states forced leaves are legal under certain conditions as a cost-saving measure.
• Government Employees Prohibited from Entering Casinos Even as Guests · Government employees face disciplinary action for entering casinos, even as non-gambling guests, per Philippine regulations.
• Philippine PAO: Accused Must See Search Warrant Documents · Philippine Public Attorney's Office states accused must see warrant documents to challenge validity.
• Philippine Legal Aid Clarifies Imprisoned Lawyers Cannot Practice Pro Bono · Philippine legal aid states imprisoned lawyers cannot practice law even for pro bono cases.
• Philippines Supreme Court Clarifies Psychological Incapacity Is Legal, Not Medical · Philippines Supreme Court rules psychological incapacity is a legal concept requiring no clinical diagnosis.
• Teenagers Set Dog on Fire; Barangay Exempts Them from Prison Under Philippine Law · Philippine law exempts under-15 teenagers from criminal liability for setting a dog on fire, though civil liability remains.
• Landlord Can File VAWC Protection Order Without Victim's Consent Under Philippine Law · Two concerned citizens or a landlord with personal knowledge can file a VAWC protection order in the Philippines.
• Philippines Supreme Court Clarifies Hand Gestures Can Constitute Grave Threat · Philippine Supreme Court rules that non-verbal gestures like pointing a gun can constitute grave threat under Article 282.
• Proving Ownership of Social Media Accounts in Cyber Libel Cases · Legal steps to prove social media account ownership in cyber libel cases are outlined, including evidence like profile pictures and ISP records.
• Philippines Supreme Court Recognizes Foreign Divorces Obtained by Mutual Agreement · The Philippines Supreme Court rules that foreign divorces via mutual agreement are valid under Article 26(2) of the Family Code.
• Manila Times Clarifies Non-Verbal Gestures Count as Grave Threats Under Philippine Law · Manila Times legal advice confirms non-verbal gestures constitute grave threats under Article 282 of the Revised Penal Code.
• Manila Times Lawyer Explains Slander Laws for Woman Humiliated at Work · Legal expert clarifies if workplace accusations of infidelity constitute criminal slander under Philippine law.
• Public Attorney's Office Confirms Permanent Dismissal Eligibility for Brother's Case · PAO confirms brother's 2017 provisional dismissal can become permanent under Rule 117.
• Manila Times Clarifies Criminal Liability for Assisting Suicide Attempt · Manila Times confirms that assisting a suicide attempt remains a criminal offense under Philippine law even if the victim survives.
• Philippines Supreme Court Clarifies 'As-Is' Clauses in Condo Sales Disputes · Philippines Supreme Court rules developers cannot use 'as-is' clauses to hide discrepancies in advertised condo unit areas.
• Government Must Pay Prompt Compensation for Expropriated Land, Court Rules · The government must pay prompt compensation for expropriated land, as per court rulings.
• Legal Advice: Keeping Found Property Can Lead to Theft Charges · Legal expert warns that keeping a found phone without reporting it can result in theft charges under Philippine law.
• Philippine Bar Exam Applicants Not Automatically Disqualified by Pending Criminal Cases · A pending VAWC case does not automatically disqualify a law student from taking the Philippine Bar Examinations.
• Legal Advice: Person with Mental Disability Can Testify in Court · Philippine law allows persons with intellectual disabilities to testify if they can perceive and communicate facts.
• Philippines Legal Advice: Arrest Warrant Does Not Invalidate Voluntary Surrender · Philippine law allows voluntary surrender as a mitigating circumstance even after an arrest warrant is issued.
• Supreme Court Rules Repeated Touching Constitutes Rape for Pre-Puberty Children · Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that repeated touching of a pre-puberty child's genitals can constitute consummated rape even without full penetration.
• Understanding Adverse Claims in Land Purchases · A buyer seeks clarification on whether an adverse claim on a property will expire after 30 days as claimed by the seller.
• Philippines Law May Offer Remedy for Elderly Woman's P1.3M Bank Fraud Loss · Victim of bank impersonation scam seeks legal recourse after bank refuses to refund stolen funds.
• Lawyer's MCLE Lecture Attendance Explained to Confused Client · A client asks why their lawyer canceled a meeting to attend a mandatory MCLE lecture.
• Legal Advice on Challenging DOJ Case Dismissal via Class Action or Appeal · A lawyer explains why a class action against the DOJ is unlikely and outlines specific appeal remedies.
• Philippines Legal Advice: Void Mortgage on Conjugal Property Without Spouse Consent · Philippine law declares mortgages on conjugal property void if one spouse acts without the other's written consent.