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SC Orders Gov’t to Transfer Telecom Facilities to Digitel

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) Second Division has affirmed the execution of a final arbitral award ordering the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to transfer the title and ownership of various telecommunications facilities to Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (Digitel). In…

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December 19, 2025

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SC: A Warrantless Arrest for a Violation of an Ordinance is Valid if the Offense is Punishable by Imprisonment

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has affirmed the conviction of a Tondo man for illegal possession of a firearm, ruling that a warrantless search is valid when it follows a lawful arrest for violating a city ordinance that carries a penalty of imprisonment. In a Decision…

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December 18, 2025

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SC Upholds COA Disallowance, Ruling Ex-officio Board Members Cannot Receive Extra Pay

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has reaffirmed the constitutional prohibition against double compensation, ruling that ex-officio members of government boards are not entitled to additional pay for duties that are legally considered part of their principal office.In a Decision promulgated on March 4, 2025, and penned…

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December 17, 2025