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This is the official podcast of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Listen to summaries and discussions on significant Supreme Court Decisions, issuances, and programs.
All opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views of the Supreme Court. For clarity, the text of the Decision prevails.
Listen to summaries and discussions on significant Supreme Court Decisions, issuances, and programs.
All opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views of the Supreme Court. For clarity, the text of the Decision prevails.
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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 Law (2022) and in Commercial and Taxation Laws (2024). She is also a bar reviewer and law professor, and is a Vice-President and Head of Corporate Legal of MERALCO. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Villanueva-Castro discuss stock ownership and intra-corporate disputes within the context of the case of Lopez v. Lopez, G.R. Nos. 254957-58. This resolution was penned by Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando and decided by the Supreme Court First Division on April 21, 2025.
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.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Arcega explore these issues and discuss the rights of women in the workplace within the context of the case of Paulino v. Sutherland Global Services, Inc.-Clark, G. R. No. 262564. This decision was penned by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting and decided by the Supreme Court Third Division on August 6, 2025.
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 talk about Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act within the context of the case of Jacinto v. Fouts, G. R. No. 250627. This resolution was penned by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting and decided by the Supreme Court Third Division on December 7, 2022.
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, and Dean of the College of Law of Lyceum of the Philippines University.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Dean Mawis talk about the evolution of the Philippine Supreme Court's interpretation of psychological incapacity within the context of the case of Rosanna L. Tan-Andal v. Mario Victor M. Andal, GR No. 196359. This decision was penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M. V. F. Leonen and decided by the Supreme Court En Banc on May 11, 2021.
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 the College of Law of Lyceum of the Philippines University.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Dean Mawis talk about annulment and declaration of nullity of marriage, including their differences and effects on the legitimacy of children, within the context of the case of Republic of the Philippines v. Linney Jean L. Tangarorang and Ramer R. Tangarorang, G.R. No. 272006, penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez and decided by the Supreme Court Second Division on February 5, 2025.
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 tax refunds within the context of the case of Melco Resorts Leisure Corporation v. Commission of Internal Revenue, GR No. 271261, penned by Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, and decided by the Supreme Court First Division on April 2, 2025.
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 tax (VAT) exemptions within the context of the case of Coral Bay Nickel Corporation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R. No. 251333-34, penned by Associate Justice Japar B. Dimaampao, and decided by the Supreme Court Third Division on March 5, 2025.
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 Court Public Information Office and has been Bar Examiner thrice. Professor Te teaches criminal law and procedure at the University of the Philippines College of Law.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo speaks with Atty. Te on the Court’s ruling on Maguindanao Massacre, the requirement of overt acts to establish conspiracy, and the fundamental principles that safeguard criminal liability under the rule of law.
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 School of Law and Jurisprudence of the Manila Adventist College and Professorial Lecturer of the Philippine Judicial Academy. Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo speaks with Dean Tranquil on key issues surrounding the Supreme Court’s impeachment rulings, including the political question doctrine, the one-year bar rule, due process, and their implications for constitutional accountability.
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 Information Office and has been Bar Examiner thrice. Professor Te teaches criminal law and procedure at the University of the Philippines College of Law.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo speaks with Atty. Te on the lessons of the Kian delos Santos case, emphasizing lawful police conduct, credible forensic evidence, and the Court’s message on the rule of law.
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 Public Safety in Southern Illinois University. A person restored of liberty, he is currently the head consultant of Prisoners' Enhancement and Support Organization Inc. or PRESO.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo sits down with Dr. Narag, whose story of perseverance transforms the conversation on jail and prison decongestion, emphasizing how purposeful reform and timely justice can uplift lives and strengthen the justice system.
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 Jail Management and Penology Community Relations Service Office Acting Chief and Spokesperson JSUPT Jayrex Joseph Bustinera.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo discuss with Justice Caringal, Sr. Supt. Boncales, and J/Supt. Bustinera the issue of jail and prison overcrowding ahead of the Second National Decongestion Summit, which will be held on January 21-23, 2026 at the Manila Hotel.
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 Manila University.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Dean Hofileña discuss how the law protects insured parties against delayed or denied claims, and whether recovering a stolen vehicle affects full insurance payment within the context of Wilfrido C. Wijangco v. UCPB General Insurance Co. Inc., G.R. No. 257086, penned by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, and decided by the Supreme Court Third Division on April 23, 2025.
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?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 Manila University.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Dean Hofileña discuss the laws that protect consumers within the context of the case of Department of Trade and Industry v. Toyota Balintawak, Inc. and Toyota Motor Phils. Corp., G.R. Nos. 254978-79, penned by Associate Justice Antonio T. Kho, Jr., decided by the Supreme Court Second Division on October 11, 2023.
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 of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy and a Member of the Supreme Court Technical Working Group for the Committee on the Revision of the Rules on Summary Procedure and Small Claims Cases.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Crisologo-Saguisag discuss the simplified and expedited process of resolving specific civil disputes under the 2016 Revised Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases as provided in Administrative Matter No. 08-8-7-SC.
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 Working Group for the Committee on the Revision of the Rules on Summary Procedure and Small Claims Cases.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Crisologo-Saguisag discuss forcible entry, unlawful detainer, and the Rule on Summary Procedure within the context of the case of Edgar M. Rico v. Ernie “Toto” Castillo, G.R. No. 215166, penned by Associate Justice Jose Midas P. Marquez, and decided by the Court’s First Division on July 23, 2024.
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 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 served as the presiding judge of a family and exclusive land registration court in the City of Manila.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice dela Rosa discuss land titles and what buyers should do before purchasing lands within the context of the case of Spouses Orencio S. Manalese and Eloisa B. Manalese, and Aries B. Manalese v. The Estate of the Late Spouses Narciso and Ofelia Ferreras, G.R. No. 254046, penned by Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, and decided by the Supreme Court Third Division on November 25, 2024.
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 served as the presiding judge of a family and exclusive land registration court in the City of Manila.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice dela Rosa discuss mortgage and sale of lot properties covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law within the context of the case of Elizabeth Ong Lim versus Lazaro N. Cruz, GR No. 248650, penned by Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda, decided on March 15, 2023.
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?In this special video episode, watch nine sitting Members of the Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Gesmundo and Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, as they converse with Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo to discuss 14 transformative projects under the SPJI during its 3rd Anniversary event at the Manila Hotel on October 22, 2025.This special video episode of the #SCphPodcast is also available on YouTube and the #SupremeCourtPH website.
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