Supreme Court Ph Podcast

As we mark our 100th podcast episode today, we look back at how the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast began, how each episode is produced, and some of the highlights from past episodes. Listen to the #SCphPodcast as Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Information Officer V Tiffany Atendido-Beltran share their personal anecdotes and thoughts on the podcast.

How does the law protect insured parties when insurers delay or deny payment? Does the recovery of a stolen vehicle prevent the insured owner from receiving full payment under an insurance policy? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Jose Maria G. Hofileña, Member of the Commercial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy, and Dean of the School of Law of the Ateneo de M...

When a brand-new car turns out to be defective, which law should protect the buyer: Republic Act No. 7394, also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, or Republic Act No.10642, or the Philippine Lemon Law? Are these laws mutually exclusive, or can a consumer choose between the two? How should the rights of vehicle buyers be weighed in relation to those of car manufacturers and dealers? List...

What are considered small claims cases, and what is the procedure in pursuing and settling them? How can understanding the process of setting small claims empower ordinary Filipinos to trust our courts by giving them access to efficient justice? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Jackie B. Crisologo-Saguisag of Branch 67, Metropolitan Trial Court, Makati City. She is a Member o...

When someone forces their way to take over a piece of real property, how do courts determine who truly has the right to possess property? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Jackie B. Crisologo-Saguisag of Branch 67, Metropolitan Trial Court, Makati City. She is a Member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy and a Member of the Supreme Court Technical...

In purchasing real property in the Philippines, what should be the considerations of a buyer acting in good faith? How do the courts apply the principles of good faith and innocent purchaser for value in disputes involving sale of real properties? How important is the observance of due diligence when it comes to protecting one’s right as a real property buyer? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast...

Can an agrarian reform awardee legally mortgage or sell his or her land? What should prevail: the protection of agrarian reform’s social justice intent or the enforcement of private contractual rights? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose Lorenzo R. dela Rosa, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. He once ser...

In October 2022, the Supreme Court formally launched the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI), envisioned as a long-term reform program and a blueprint for action under the leadership of Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo. Three years on, what progress has been made on the plans laid out in SPJI? Are the lofty goals being achieved? Is the vision closer to becoming a reality? I...

How can our justice system balance accountability with compassion, ensuring that persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are not only punished but also given real opportunities for reform and reintegration? Listen to the conclusion of the two-part episode of the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Justice Karl B. Miranda, a staunch advocate of prison reform, rehabilitation, and reintegrati...

How can a person deprived of liberty (PDL) find redemption? Can education behind bars transform lives and pave the way for reintegration? Listen to the first of a two-part episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Justice Karl B. Miranda, a staunch advocate of prison reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo sits do...

What is the Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS), and why is there a need for it? Who are the qualified beneficiaries, and how do they apply for assistance? What kinds of legal services are considered to be creditable under ULAS Rules? And what's in it for lawyers who comply with the ULAS Rules? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Atty. Karl Arian A. Castillo, a pr...

Did the repeal of the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775) through the passage of the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act (RA 11930) extinguish the criminal liability of those charged with the former? What are the other effects of the subsequent enactment of RA 11930? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Cour...

What is the specific timeframe within which a case for cyber libel should be filed? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Wilhelmina B. Jorge-Wagan, a member of the Supreme Court Special Committee on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, and a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Academy. Supreme Court Chief Communications...

What key principles should we understand about the Writ of Habeas Data and the Writ of Kalikasan? How do these writs work in practice, and why were they introduced in the Philippine legal system? How do they empower citizens to assert their rights in the face of modern challenges, whether in the digital landscape or in the protection of our environment? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme...

What is Writ of Amparo, and why was it introduced in the Philippine legal system? How does it serve as a protective remedy to uphold an individual’s right to life, liberty, and security, especially in cases of threats, enforced disappearances, or extrajudicial killings? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Dean Tranquil Gervacio S. Salvador III, Dean of the School o...

Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations, looks back on her Bar journey and shares her insights in #SCphPodcast Episode 85: Bar Lessons and Beyond. How were the Bar Examinations during Justice Lazaro-Javier’s time different from today in terms of scope, the conduct of the exams and the release of the results? How important are the Bar Exams in...

What is inordinate delay, and how does it affect a case in a legal proceeding? Under what conditions can inordinate delay cause a case to be dismissed, and how do courts evaluate such delays? How do courts ensure both due process for the accused and the state's right to fair prosecution? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Michae...

In graft cases, under what circumstances can shortcuts in public procurement or government procurements without public bidding be deemed justified, potentially leading to an acquittal? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Justice Michael Frederick L. Musngi, who served as Bar Examiner in Remedial Law in 2022. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer...

Are judgments of acquittal final, or are there exceptions? Does the guarantee against double jeopardy preclude the Court from declaring a judgment of acquittal as void when it has been rendered in violation of the State's right to be heard and prosecute its case? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal,...

What is an acquittal? On what grounds may an accused secure an acquittal, and what are the consequences of such an acquittal? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judiciary Academy. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo an...

What are the key differences between RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) in how harassment is defined and who are protected? How do these laws vary in terms of accountability, legal remedies, and scope? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Judge Bernard P. Bernal, who also serves as a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial A...

What acts constitute sexual harassment in a work environment, and do employers in the Philippines have a legal and moral obligation to prevent it? More importantly, can an employer’s failure to act on such complaints result to its liability for constructive dismissal? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Judge Bernard P. Bernal, who also serves as a Professorial Lec...

What happens when a public official bypasses the public bidding requirement in a government transaction? Can negotiated procurement justify the disregard of public bidding, which is the default mode of procurement under the old law, Republic Act No. 9184? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, who...

What violations do lawyers commit under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) when they forge court orders? Is disbarment an automatic and appropriate penalty for lawyers who falsify documents? Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, Member of the Department of Ethics and...

Does the incumbency and continuous discharge of duties of public officials in one locality preclude them from validly acquiring a new domicile in another locality to satisfy the residency requirement under the Local Government Code? More importantly, is it time for the Supreme Court to revisit the second placer rule to determine who should serve the remaining term of a winning candidate whose cert...