March 2026

4decisions
  1. 01A.M. P-26-316Joseph Dominic M. Capule v. Conrado T. Felipe, Utility Worker II, Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Malolos City, BulacanCourt employees may not smoke or vape in court premises outside designated areas, and doing so is punishable even if the act seems minor.
  2. 02G.R. 278542Lorna Guevarra y Reyes v. People of the PhilippinesA teacher who punishes a child in a way meant to shame and humiliate her, not just to discipline her, commits child abuse.
  3. 03G.R. 275887Erlinda Umali Cabrera v. People of the PhilippinesA clerk of court who cannot produce missing court funds when the auditors demand them is presumed to have used the money personally, and is guilty of malversation unless she gives a satisfactory explanation.
  4. 04G.R. 260164Roberto a. Ramirez v. People of the PhilippinesA former pilot who flew his ex-employer's aircraft without consent is guilty of simple theft, because even using a thing without the owner's consent counts as gain.