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June 2026

Can a trial court dismiss a probate petition on its own initiative due to improper venue? | G.R. No. 216107

In this case, a trial court motu proprio (on its own initiative) dismissed a petition for the probate of a will because the decedent allegedly resided in a different city at the time of death. The petitioner challenged the dismissal, arguing that venue is procedural and waivable. The Supreme Court ruled that improper venue is not jurisdictional, and a court cannot dismiss a case on this ground unless an interested party seasonably raises an objection.

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Equality in Action: Why Context Matters in Anti-Discrimination Laws

In the grand year 2026, the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights and the SOGIE Equality Bill remain at the forefront of local discourse. While protecting individuals from systemic discrimination is a noble goal, a crucial question is often overlooked: can a universal concept of equality truly be applied identically across all sectors—from corporate offices to elite sports and correctional facilities?
The greater challenge lies not in defining equality itself, but in determining how it should be operationalized across institutions with fundamentally different standards of fairness, safety, and responsibility.

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Can a person who was acquitted in the RTC claim compensation under Sec. 3(a) of R.A. No. 7309? | G.R. No. 256116

In this case, an individual was arrested, detained for two years for non-bailable offenses, and later acquitted after the prosecution failed to identify him. Following his release, he filed a claim for state compensation under R.A. No. 7309, arguing that he was mistakenly identified and unjustly accused. However, the Court strictly applied the verba legis rule, clarifying that the essential element of a prior conviction was lacking.

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