Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo reaffirmed the Supreme Court’s (SC) commitment to protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation (OSAEC), highlighting key judicial reforms and partnerships aimed at building a safer digital and legal environment for Filipino children.
The Supreme Court (SC), through the Committee on First- and Second-Level Courts’ Performance Evaluation (Committee) led by its Chairperson, Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, officially concluded the Kick-Off Pilot Implementation of the Performance Development Framework (PDF) for High-Performance Courts on May 8, 2025, at the Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila.
The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted a security guard accused of violating the election gun ban due to a defect in the Information (the formal charge sheet) filed against him.
The Supreme Court (SC) has launched the Court Management Office (CMO) Data Hub, a centralized online platform to simplify and expedite the submission of reports by trial courts to the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) – Court Management Office (CMO).
The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated that the presumption that a letter was properly delivered, based on a post office’s registry return receipt, does not apply when strong evidence suggests otherwise.
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that failing to conduct a proper and thorough investigation in cases of enforced or involuntary disappearance violates or threatens a person’s right to life, liberty, and security. Investigations must be serious and effective, not just a mere formality.
The Supreme Court (SC) denied Caloocan City’s petition challenging the constitutionality of the Malabon City Charter, citing the failure to follow the proper procedure for resolving boundary disputes under the Local Government Code (LGC).
A delegation from the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) visited the Philippine Supreme Court to engage in discussions about the Philippine legal system and the strategic plan for judicial innovations.
Under Article III, Section 21 of the Constitution, no person shall be placed in jeopardy, or tried or punished twice for the same offense. This protection prevents individuals from being subjected to harassment or oppression through the abuse of criminal proceedings.
In a Decision written by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, the SC’s Second Division upheld the conviction of Jhona Galeseo Villaria and Lourdes Aralar Maghirang (the accused) for qualified trafficking in persons.