THE COMPLETE LIST OF DECEMBER 2023 BAR PASSERS December 05, 2023 Below is the 2023 Bar examinations’ full list of 3,812 successful examinees as announced by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 5. Check the complete list of the successful examinees of the December 2023 Bar Exam: 1. ABAD, John Paul Ruedas2. ABADIA, Mitzi Marie …
THE COMPLETE LIST OF NOVEMBER 2022 BAR PASSERS April 14, 2023 The November 2022 Bar Exam was released on April 14, 2023. The Supreme Court through the Bar Chairman – Justice Benjamin Caguioa has announced that only (43.47%) 3,992 passed the said exam out of 9,183 examinees. This is the 2nd Bar Exam which …
THE REVISED LAWYER’S OATH April 13, 2023 The Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC) was unanimously approved by the Court En Banc which likewise amended the Lawyer’s Oath. The New Lawyer’s Oath will be sworn by the November 2022 Bar Passers on May 02, 2023. “I (name) do solemnly swear …
THE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY (CPRA) April 13, 2023 The Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC) was unanimously approved by the Court En Banc. This development is part of the Supreme Court’s plan to update the 34-year-old Code. Click this link to see the Supreme Court’s …
SC DECLARES THAT NOTICE AND HEARING ARE REQUIRED FOR THE INCREASE OF LRT/MRT FARE April 11, 2023 The Court En Banc has declared that notice and hearing are required for whatever increase in the LRT/MRT fare. In the case of fixing rates, while this is considered a quasi-legislative function, the Administrative Code of 1987 …
SC DECLARES THAT MARITAL INFIDELITY IS A GROUND FOR VAWC SPECIFICALLY PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE April 4, 2023 The Supreme Court has declared the conviction of a man for violation of RA 9262 which states that a man who cohabited with another woman and impregnated the same while his wife was working abroad. Further, it is …
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SC DECLARES THAT INTERMENT SERVICES IS INCLUDED IN SENIOR CITIZEN’S DISCOUNT ON FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES March 16 , 2023 The Supreme Court has declared that the term interment services are included in the funeral and burial services of the discount enjoyed by senior citizens. Further, the Court maintained that this interpretation was in …
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SC SIMPLIFIES THE GUIDELINES FOR LIFTING A LAWYER’S SUSPENSION IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW March 16, 2023 The Supreme Court has released a simplified guideline for lifting a lawyer’s suspension in the practice of law. These guidelines were aimed not to cause additional economic burden to suspend lawyers by dragging out the periods for …
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AMENDMENTS ON THE JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN PETITIONS FOR ABSOLUTE NULLITY OF MARRIAGE AND ANNULMENT OR LEGAL SEPARATION March 10, 2023 The Supreme Court has released an amendment regarding the jurisdictional requirements in Petitions for Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Marriage and Annulment of Viodable Marriage or Petitions for Legal Separation. Click this link …
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SC DECLARES VOID A CBA PROVISO IN LOWERING THE MANDATORY AGE OF CABIN ATTENDANT March 9, 2023 The Supreme Court has declared Void Collective Bargaining Agreement Proviso lowering the Mandatory Retirement Age for Female Cabin Attendants. Click this link for Supreme Court’s discussion: READ: SC Declares Void CBA Proviso Setting Lower Mandatory …
