Writ of Habeas Data

CJ Puno speaks on Writ of Habeas Data. Check this link for a copy.

SC Issues Rules on DNA Evidence

Finally, the Supreme Court has issued rules on obtaining, using and preserving DNA evidence. It takes effect on October 15, 2007. You can download a copy on this site.

Second Motion for Reconsideration: General Rule, Exception

Sec. 5(b), Rule 37, states: "No party shall be allowed a second motion for reconsideration of a judgment or final order." Thus, a second motion for reconsideration is forbidden except for extraordinarily persuasive reasons, and only upon express leave first obtained. Systra Philippines, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R. No. 176290, September 21, 2007

Supreme Court Launces Writ of Amparo

Impunity has marked violations of human rights in the Philippines. Addressing this phenomenon, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has issued rules governing the writ of amparo (protection) to enable "any person whose right to life, liberty and security is violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity."
You can access a copy of the rules in the court's website.

Solemnization of Marriage by Judge

Introducing new guidelines in the solemnization of marriage by judges, the Supreme Court finally put order to a public function that increasingly eats the time of a judge. For one it settles the issue of how much to pay for the ceremony and where the money goes.