Are judgments of acquittal final, or are there exceptions? Does the guarantee against double jeopardy preclude the Court from declaring a judgment of acquittal as void when it has been rendered in violation of the State's right to be heard and prosecute its case?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judiciary Academy.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Caringal talk about the right against double jeopardy within the context of the case of the case of Manuel T. Ubarra, Jr., v. People of the Philippines, G. R. No. 249890, penned by Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, decided on October 9, 2024.

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What is an acquittal? On what grounds may an accused secure an acquittal, and what are the consequences of such an acquittal?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jaime Fortunato A. Caringal, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judiciary Academy.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Caringal talk about acquittals in general and what are the possible grounds for an accused to be absolved of a crime within the context of the case of Roel Gementiza Padillo v. People of the Philippines, GR No. 271012, penned by Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, decided on October 9, 2024.

This episode of the #SCphPodcast is also available on the #SupremeCourtPH website and YouTube.

What are the key differences between RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) in how harassment is defined and who are protected? How do these laws vary in terms of accountability, legal remedies, and scope?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Judge Bernard P. Bernal, who also serves as a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Academy.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Bernal discuss RA 7877, or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, vis-à-vis RA 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, highlighting what sets them apart.

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What acts constitute sexual harassment in a work environment, and do employers in the Philippines have a legal and moral obligation to prevent it? More importantly, can an employer’s failure to act on such complaints result to its liability for constructive dismissal?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Judge Bernard P. Bernal, who also serves as a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Academy.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Bernal discuss the responsibility of employers in addressing sexual harassment complaints, and whether their failure to act promptly and sensitively to such complaints can lead to liability for constructive dismissal within the context of the case of LBC Express-VIS, Inc. v. Palco, G.R. No. 217101; penned by Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen and decided by the Court on February 12, 2020.

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What happens when a public official bypasses the public bidding requirement in a government transaction? Can negotiated procurement justify the disregard of public bidding, which is the default mode of procurement under the old law, Republic Act No. 9184?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, who also serves as a Professorial Lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Academy.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Estoesta discuss the requirement of competitive public bidding in government procurements and its difference from negotiated procurement within the context of the case of People of the Philippines v. Jeorge Ejercito Estregan, G.R. No. 248699, penned by Supreme Court Associate Justice Ricardo R. Rosario, and decided on February 5, 2025.

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What violations do lawyers commit under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) when they forge court orders? Is disbarment an automatic and appropriate penalty for lawyers who falsify documents?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, Member of the Department of Ethics and Judicial Conduct of the Philippine Judicial Academy.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice Estoesta discuss what violations of the CPRA were committed by a lawyer who forged a court order within the context of the case of Judge Ray Alan T. Drilon and Atty. Corazon P. Romero v. Atty. Ariel D. Maglalang, A.C. No. 8471. This is a per curiam Decision of the Supreme Court En Banc promulgated on August 22, 2023.

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Does the incumbency and continuous discharge of duties of public officials in one locality preclude them from validly acquiring a new domicile in another locality to satisfy the residency requirement under the Local Government Code?

More importantly, is it time for the Supreme Court to revisit the second placer rule to determine who should serve the remaining term of a winning candidate whose certificate of candidacy (COC) has been cancelled and who has been disqualified?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) lecturer and former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner, Atty. Luie Tito F. Guia.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Guia discuss several very important issues in the Philippine elections: the concept of domicile, false material representation in the COC as a ground for its cancellation, and the second placer rule within the context of Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu v. The Commission on Elections, et al., G.R. Nos. 260219 & 260231, penned by Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan and decided by the Court En Banc on April 22, 2025.

This episode of the Supreme Court Podcast is also available on the SC website.

How has the Philippine judiciary contributed to protecting the rights of refugees and stateless persons?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guests Atty. Maria Ermina Valdeavilla-Gallardo, Head of the Philippines Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Judge Maria Josefina G. San Juan-Torres, Member of the Supreme Court Special Committee on the Facilitated Naturalization for Refugees and Stateless Individuals; and Mr. Jalal Aboughaula, a naturalized Filipino citizen and former refugee.

In the final installment of this two-part episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo, Judge Torres, and Atty. Gallardo discuss A.M. No. 21-07-22-SC or the Rule on Facilitated Naturalization of Refugees and Stateless Persons, and its impact on the naturalization process. Mr. Aboughaula, for his part, shares his own experience.

This episode of the Supreme Court Podcast is also available on the SC website.

Why does the world observe World Refugee Day, and what relevance does it have for Filipinos today?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guests Atty. Maria Ermina Valdeavilla-Gallardo, Head of the Philippines Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Judge Maria Josefina G. San Juan-Torres, Member of the Supreme Court Special Committee on the Facilitated Naturalization forRefugees and Stateless Individuals; and Mr. Jalal Aboughaula, a naturalized Filipino citizen and former refugee.

In the first of this two-part episode, Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo, Judge Torres, and Atty. Gallardo discuss key concepts related to refugees and stateless persons, as well as the significance of celebratingWorld Refugee Day. Mr. Aboughaula, for his part, shares his own personal experience.

This episode of the Supreme Court Podcast is also available on the SC website.

What can we look forward to in the future of the Supreme Court? What does the youth of today need to understand about its vital role in safeguarding justice and the rule of law?

Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with guest Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae L. Ting.

Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Atty. Ting discuss the institution they serve―the Supreme Court―its history, some significant rulings, and the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI). The Court celebrated its 124th anniversary on June 11, 2025.

This episode of the Supreme Court Podcast is also available on the SC website.