Supreme Court Ph Podcast

Should banks be held liable for unauthorized withdrawals from a depositor’s account, particularly those involving substantial amounts, if they fail to exercise the highest degree of diligence required by law? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Reinier Paul R. Yebra, an examiner in Commercial and Taxation Laws during the 2023 Bar examinations. He served as Undersecretary for Leg...

With the Judiciary’s latest reforms and renewed ethical commitment by Judiciary, how does the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability balance judges’ and justices’ personal freedom with the responsibility to uphold integrity and maintain public trust in today’s era of social media, artificial intelligence, and heightened public scrutiny? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest At...

In a contracting arrangement, how do we determine who the true employer is? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Marlon J. Manuel, a Labor Law examiner for the 2022 Bar Examinations and a faculty member of the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) School of Law, teaching Labor Law. He is also a Bar Review and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education lecturer at AdMU and previously serve...

In the context of media workers, how does the Court determine whether workers are regular employees or independent contractors? Can workers engaged under Talent Agreements still be considered regular employees? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Marlon J. Manuel, a Labor Law examiner for the 2022 Bar Examinations and a faculty member of the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Sc...

Does entitlement to overtime pay extend to security guards under a ‘broken period’ scheme when their designated rest intervals are too brief to allow practical personal use? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Evelyn (Leo) D. Battad, a member of the Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. She also teaches the same subject at the Universit...

What are the effects of accepting a formal job offer? Does an employer-employee relationship commence once a formal job offer is accepted and signed? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. E. (Leo) D. Battad, a member of the Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. She also teaches the same subject at the University of the Philippines Graduat...

How do the Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary move beyond simple translation to recognizing the d/Deaf community’s cultural identity? What role do the Rules play in ensuring the d/Deaf’s constitutional right to effectively participate in judicial processes? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Remiebel U. Mondia of Branch 110, Regional Trial Court, Pasa...

In rape cases, how crucial is the non-consensual nature of the sexual act in determining whether it constitutes a crime and whether reasonable doubt exists? Can a deaf person be expected to give full consent to a sexual act? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Remiebel U. Mondia of the Pasay City Regional Trial Court, Branch 110. A Filipino Sign Language interpreter, Judge Mondi...

Under the law, are satellite airtime fees paid to a non-resident foreign corporation considered income from within the Philippines, and therefore subject to final withholding tax? If so, is the local payor liable for deficiency withholding tax and delinquency interest? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Lanee S. Cui-David. A certified public acc...

Are interment services covered by the 20% discount on funeral and burial expenses provided by the Senior Citizens Act and its amending laws? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Lanee S. Cui-David. A certified public accountant, Justice David is a member of the Taxation Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. She previously served as De...

In tax cases, under what circumstances does the extended 10-year assessment period apply as opposed to the basic three-year assessment period under the Tax Code?   Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Gracia M. Pulido-Tan, a Member of the Taxation Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. A CertifiedPublic Accountant, Atty. Pulido-Tan is the first woman Chairperson...

Does the acquittal of an accused in a criminal tax case automatically extinguish civil liability for deficiency taxes or relieve the taxpayer of the obligation to pay unpaid taxes? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Gracia M. Pulido-Tan, a Member of the Taxation Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. A Certified Public Accountant, Atty. Pulido-Tan is the first...

Does the erroneous inclusion of a deceased person among incorporators automatically amount to fraud sufficient to warrant the revocation of its registration? What constitutes fraud in incorporation? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Zarah R. Villanueva-Castro, Bar Examiner in Commercial Law (2022) and in Commercial and Taxation Laws (2024). She is also a bar reviewer and...

A family conflict reaches the boardroom of several corporations. What constitutes a valid quorum in intra-corporate meetings, and what is the primary basis for determining which stockholders are recognized as stockholders of record in validating a stockholders’ meeting and election? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Maria Zarah R. Villanueva-Castro, Bar Examiner in Commercial...

When a pregnant employee is reassigned to another location, what are the boundaries of an employer’s management prerogative? When do such actions constitute constructive dismissal or pregnancy-based discrimination? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega, Vice President of the International Association of Women Judges. Suprem...

Does Republic Act No. 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, extend protection to women in lesbian relationships? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega, Vice President of the International Association of Women Judges. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Arcega tal...

How has the Supreme Court's interpretation of psychological incapacity evolved over time, and what does this evolution reveal about the Court's continuing effort to balance the protection of marriage with the realities of marital breakdown? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Civil Law,...

What is the effect of a declaration of nullity of marriage on the legitimated status of a child? Do children born before a marriage that is later annulled or declared void remain legitimate, or does their status revert to illegitimacy? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Civil Law, and Dean of t...

When is a tax payment considered wrongfully or illegally collected? When does the two-year period start for claiming a tax refund? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Marian Ivy F. Reyes-Fajardo, 2024 Bar Examiner for Commercial and Taxation Law. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Fajardo talk about claiming...

When are businesses registered under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority or PEZA exempt from paying value-added tax or VAT? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Marian Ivy F. Reyes-Fajardo, 2024 Bar Examiner for Commercial and Taxation Law. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Fajardo talk about value-added...

In criminal cases, what is conspiracy and how is it proven? Does mere presence at preparatory meetings and expressions of agreement amount to conspiracy without proof of an overt act? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Theodore O. Te, who is the Chairperson of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. He has served as Chief of the Supreme...

What procedural lapses led the Court to treat earlier impeachment complaints as already initiated? How did the Court interpret “session days” and the role of the House Committee on Justice? And what guidance does this ruling provide for the conduct of future impeachment proceedings in Congress? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Tranquil Gervacio S. Salvador III, Dean of the Sc...

In cases involving police officers or persons of authority, how does the Court evaluate testimony and other pieces of evidence, and determine lawful police conduct?   Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Theodore O. Te, who is the Chairperson of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. He has served as Chief of the Supreme Court Public Info...

How does a person’s journey through wrongful conviction and incarceration shape his or her concept of justice? What lessons can one with lived experience of injustice teach about justice? What key measures must be put in place in order to prevent prolonged or unjust detention? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Dr. Raymund Narag, Associate Professor at the School of Justice and Publi...

Where does our government stand today in terms of addressing the persistent challenge of congestion in jails and detention centers? What plans are being put in place to ensure lasting, human, and effective solutions? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato Caringal; New Bilibid Prison Superintendent C/SSUPT Roger Boncales; and Bureau of J...