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SC: NCIP Cannot Divert Mamanwa Tribes’ Trust Fund; Use Must Be Only for Specific Purpose

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc affirmed the disallowance of over PHP 1.57 million in funds administered by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Regional Office, decisively ruling that financial assistance designated for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) is a dedicated trust fund that must be used strictly…

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November 4, 2025

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SC: Just compensation should be calculated at the time of the actual taking

MANILA, Philippines — In a ruling that underscores the constitutional imperative of providing true just compensation for expropriated private property, the Supreme Court (SC) Third Division, on May 7, 2025, affirmed the judgment requiring the City Government of Pasay (Pasay LGU) to pay Arellano University based on the current market…

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October 21, 2025

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SC reaffirms doctrine that no blanket Right to Remain Silent in Congressional inquiry

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc, in a decision promulgated on May 6, 2025, dismissed the Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition filed by Katherine Cassandra Li Ong against the Senate Tricomm and the House of Representatives (HOR) Quadcomm. Ong sought to enjoin the legislative committees from conducting…

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October 21, 2025