The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that waiving rights to inherited property may be considered a valid donation when it shows intent to donate and meets the legal requirements for a donation.

Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice (SAJ) Marvic M.V.F. Leonen underscored the need for institutions to pursue ...

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo gives the keynote address during the 26th Annual Convention and Seminar of the ...

It also clarified its terminology in cases involving sexual violence. Rather than using the term “victim,” it adopted “victim-survivor” to acknowledge both the harm caused by the crime and the ...

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo delivers a speech, titled “Global Innovation Network to Build the Rule of Law: The Philippine Experience,” during the Rule of Law and Democracy Conference held at ...

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) is not liable to pay interest or damages on funds it sequestered or took custody of. The PCGG’s duty is only ...

During the Justice Zones Exchange Workshop, Executive Judge Alberto Quinto, Justice Zone Lead Convenor for Iligan City, ...

Gesmundo (center) joins participants on the first day of the two-day roll-out and training on the 2025 Code of Judicial ...

The Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) paid tribute to Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, JSCC Co-Principal, during the 2026 JSCC Summit held at The Manila Hotel from September 21 to 22, ...

The new courthouse designated for several trial courts in Imus City, Cavite has been officially turned over to the Supreme ...

The Supreme Court agrees with the Ombudsman that court proceedings at all levels must be accountable to the public. This is not simply a matter of policy; it is required by the Constitution. The Court ...

Examinees arrive early to take the 2026 Bar Examinations at San Beda College Alabang in Muntinlupa City on September 6, 2026, the first day of the exams. (Photo courtesy of the Supreme Court ...