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Supreme Court Ph Podcast

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152 episodes

This is the official podcast of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

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Listen to summaries and discussions on significant Supreme Court Decisions, issuances, and programs.

All opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views of the Supreme Court. For clarity, the text of the Decision prevails.

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  1. EPISODE 140: The Price of Faking an MCLE Compliance Number

    · 35 min

    What is Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) compliance and why is it significant in a lawyer's authority to practice? When can falsifying an MCLE compliance number constitute an offense which would warrant a…

  2. EPISODE 139: All About the 2026 MCLE Rules

    · 56 min

    𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘔𝘊𝘓𝘌) 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 2026 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘊𝘓𝘌? 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰…

  3. EPISODE 138: CLEP: From Classroom to Courtroom

    · 59 min

    𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 (𝘊𝘓𝘌𝘗) 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴? 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴,…

  4. EPISODE 137: Documentary Evidence: Photocopy v. Original

    · 30 min

    𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Janice L. Andrade-Udarbe, Presiding Judge of…

  5. EPISODE 136: Chat Logs as Evidence in Court

    · 43 min

    Does the use of online chat logs and videos as evidence in court proceedings violate the right to privacy? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Janice L. Andrade-Udarbe, Presiding Judge of the…

  6. EPISODE 135: Custody, Compromise, and the Best Interest of the Child

    · 40 min

    Can a trial court issue a provisional custody order based solely on a parental compromise agreement without conducting a full-blown trial? In child custody cases, are courts bound by what parents agree on, or does the…

  7. EPISODE 134: Of Birth Certificates and Legitimizing Non-marital Children

    · 37 min

    For legitimated children, how do you correct details in their birth certificates to reflect their father’s surname? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Emily L. San…

  8. EPISODE 133: The Power of Terms: Sufficiency of the Information in a Criminal Case

    · 31 min

    Does the use of common familial terms such as “uncle” or “niece” in a criminal information, particularly in rape cases, sufficiently inform the accused of the nature of their relationship to the victim, especially when…

  9. EPISODE 132: Unmarked: (Mis)Handling a Seized Firearm during a Warrantless Search

    · 38 min

    How can a valid arrest collapse over an unmarked gun, and how crucial is the chain of custody in securing a conviction under RA 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act? Listen to the…

  10. EPISODE 131: eNotarization: Modernizing Notarial Services

    · 37 min

    How will eNotarization benefit the public and transform the way Filipinos access notarization services? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Bettina Melchor, Interim Electronic Notary Administrator…

  11. EPISODE 130: Paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa mga Desisyon ng Korte Suprema (Ikalawang Bahagi)

    · 41 min

    Paano nakatutulong ang paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa mga desisyon ng Korte Suprema sa pagpapalapit ng hustisya sa mamamayan habang napapanatili ang kawastuhan ng pangangatwirang legal? Pakinggan ang #SupremeCourtPH…

  12. EPISODE 129: Paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa mga Desisyon ng Korte Suprema (Unang Bahagi)

    · 38 min

    Mahalaga ba ang pagsusulong sa paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa pagsulat ng mga desisyon ng mga hukuman sa Pilipinas? Mas magiging malinaw at mas madaling mauunawaan ba ng nakararaming Pilipino ang mga desisyon kung ang…

  13. EPISODE 128: Media Coverage versus Fair Trial: When News Reporting Sparks Contempt

    · 33 min

    Where should the line be drawn between news reporting by the media and a fair trial? How should the law balance a journalist’s duty and responsibility to report on matters of public concern against the court’s duty to…

  14. EPISODE 127: Free Speech, Fake News, and Congressional Inquiries

    · 34 min

    Does a congressional inquiry into the spread of fake news online violate the right to free speech or is it considered a legitimate fact-finding exercise in aid of legislation? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast…

  15. EPISODE 126: The Loan Interest Trap

    · 29 min

    While lenders and borrowers in a loan agreement may adjust stipulated interest rates, how can borrowers determine when interest charges on loans are no longer reasonable and fair? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast…

  16. EPISODE 125: Banking Rules, Unofficial Practice, and the Price of Trust

    · 31 min

    Should banks be held liable for unauthorized withdrawals from a depositor’s account, particularly those involving substantial amounts, if they fail to exercise the highest degree of diligence required by law? Listen…

  17. EPISODE 124: Decoding the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability

    · 40 min

    With the Judiciary’s latest reforms and renewed ethical commitment by Judiciary, how does the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability balance judges’ and justices’ personal freedom with the responsibility to…

  18. EPISODE 123: Finding the True Employer

    · 31 min

    In a contracting arrangement, how do we determine who the true employer is? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Marlon J. Manuel, a Labor Law examiner for the 2022 Bar Examinations and a faculty…

  19. EPISODE 122: Beyond Talent Agreements: Claiming the Rights of Regular Employees

    · 36 min

    In the context of media workers, how does the Court determine whether workers are regular employees or independent contractors? Can workers engaged under Talent Agreements still be considered regular employees? Listen…

  20. EPISODE 121: The Ruling on Overtime Pay: When Extra Hours Must Be Paid

    · 42 min

    Does entitlement to overtime pay extend to security guards under a ‘broken period’ scheme when their designated rest intervals are too brief to allow practical personal use? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with…

  21. EPISODE 120: Signed Job Offer Letter: Does Acceptance Equal Employment?

    · 45 min

    What are the effects of accepting a formal job offer? Does an employer-employee relationship commence once a formal job offer is accepted and signed? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. E. (Leo) D.…

  22. EPISODE 119: Justice that is Heard: The Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary

    · 31 min

    How do the Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary move beyond simple translation to recognizing the d/Deaf community’s cultural identity? What role do the Rules play in ensuring the d/Deaf’s…

  23. EPISODE 118: Determining the Absence of Consent of a Deaf Person in Rape Cases

    · 27 min

    In rape cases, how crucial is the non-consensual nature of the sexual act in determining whether it constitutes a crime and whether reasonable doubt exists? Can a deaf person be expected to give full consent to a…

  24. EPISODE 117: Taxing the Airwaves: Are Cross-Border Satellite Services Taxable?

    · 25 min

    Under the law, are satellite airtime fees paid to a non-resident foreign corporation considered income from within the Philippines, and therefore subject to final withholding tax? If so, is the local payor liable for…

  25. EPISODE 116: Senior Citizens’ Discount in Burial Benefits: What Does the Law Cover?

    · 25 min

    Are interment services covered by the 20% discount on funeral and burial expenses provided by the Senior Citizens Act and its amending laws? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals…

  26. EPISODE 115: Time Limits of Tax Assessments

    · 32 min

    In tax cases, under what circumstances does the extended 10-year assessment period apply as opposed to the basic three-year assessment period under the Tax Code? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty.…

  27. EPISODE 114: Criminal Acquittal and Civil Tax Liability

    · 31 min

    Does the acquittal of an accused in a criminal tax case automatically extinguish civil liability for deficiency taxes or relieve the taxpayer of the obligation to pay unpaid taxes? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH…

  28. EPISODE 113: Fraud That Warrants Revocation of Incorporation

    · 39 min

    Does the erroneous inclusion of a deceased person among incorporators automatically amount to fraud sufficient to warrant the revocation of its registration? What constitutes fraud in incorporation? Listen to the…

  29. EPISODE 112: Corporate Control Amid Intra-Corporate Disputes

    · 36 min

    A family conflict reaches the boardroom of several corporations. What constitutes a valid quorum in intra-corporate meetings, and what is the primary basis for determining which stockholders are recognized as…

  30. EPISODE 111: Pregnancy at Work Rights vs. Management Prerogative

    · 29 min

    When a pregnant employee is reassigned to another location, what are the boundaries of an employer’s management prerogative? When do such actions constitute constructive dismissal or pregnancy-based discrimination?…

  31. EPISODE 110: Does RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act) Extend to Lesbian Relationships?

    · 19 min

    Does Republic Act No. 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, extend protection to women in lesbian relationships? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Sandiganbayan Associate Justice…

  32. EPISODE 109: Marriage on Trial: Psychological Incapacity – Law not Diagnosis

    · 37 min

    How has the Supreme Court's interpretation of psychological incapacity evolved over time, and what does this evolution reveal about the Court's continuing effort to balance the protection of marriage with the realities…

  33. EPISODE 108: Void or Annulled Marriage? The Effect on Children’s Legitimacy

    · 37 min

    What is the effect of a declaration of nullity of marriage on the legitimated status of a child? Do children born before a marriage that is later annulled or declared void remain legitimate, or does their status revert…

  34. EPISODE 107: Tax Refunds: Wrong Collections, Wrong Time

    · 24 min

    When is a tax payment considered wrongfully or illegally collected? When does the two-year period start for claiming a tax refund? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate…

  35. EPISODE 106: PEZA-Registered Businesses: VAT Exempt or Not?

    · 33 min

    When are businesses registered under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority or PEZA exempt from paying value-added tax or VAT? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice…

  36. EPISODE 105 – Maguindanao Massacre Case: The Conspiracy Test

    · 33 min

    In criminal cases, what is conspiracy and how is it proven? Does mere presence at preparatory meetings and expressions of agreement amount to conspiracy without proof of an overt act? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH…

  37. EPISODE 104 - Checks and Balances: Understanding the Supreme Court Ruling on Impeachment Proceeding

    · 52 min

    What procedural lapses led the Court to treat earlier impeachment complaints as already initiated? How did the Court interpret “session days” and the role of the House Committee on Justice? And what guidance does this…

  38. EPISODE 103 - Beyond the Testimony: What Makes Evidence Credible?

    · 39 min

    In cases involving police officers or persons of authority, how does the Court evaluate testimony and other pieces of evidence, and determine lawful police conduct? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest…

  39. EPISODE 102: Journey of Justice: Surviving Detention, Advocating Decongestion

    · 57 min

    How does a person’s journey through wrongful conviction and incarceration shape his or her concept of justice? What lessons can one with lived experience of injustice teach about justice? What key measures must be put…

  40. EPISODE 101: Finding Solutions to Jail and Prison Overcrowding Through Collaborative Action

    · 42 min

    Where does our government stand today in terms of addressing the persistent challenge of congestion in jails and detention centers? What plans are being put in place to ensure lasting, human, and effective solutions?…

  41. EPISODE 100: The Court on Air: #SCphPodcast

    · 25 min

    As we mark our 100th podcast episode today, we look back at how the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast began, how each episode is produced, and some of the highlights from past episodes. Listen to the #SCphPodcast as Supreme…

  42. EPISODE 99: When Insurance Claims are Denied

    · 31 min

    How does the law protect insured parties when insurers delay or deny payment? Does the recovery of a stolen vehicle prevent the insured owner from receiving full payment under an insurance policy? Listen to the…

  43. EPISODE 98: Lemon Law or Consumer Act, Which Law Protects You?

    · 32 min

    When a brand-new car turns out to be defective, which law should protect the buyer: Republic Act No. 7394, also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, or Republic Act No.10642, or the Philippine Lemon Law? Are…

  44. EPISODE 97: Small Claims 101

    · 27 min

    What are considered small claims cases, and what is the procedure in pursuing and settling them? How can understanding the process of setting small claims empower ordinary Filipinos to trust our courts by giving them…

  45. EPISODE 96: Understanding Forcible Entry, Unlawful Detainer, and Summary Procedure

    · 29 min

    When someone forces their way to take over a piece of real property, how do courts determine who truly has the right to possess property? Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Jackie B.…

  46. EPISODE 95: Protecting the Integrity of Land Titles

    · 43 min

    In purchasing real property in the Philippines, what should be the considerations of a buyer acting in good faith? How do the courts apply the principles of good faith and innocent purchaser for value in disputes…

  47. EPISODE 94: When Agrarian Land is Mortgaged or Sold

    · 30 min

    Can an agrarian reform awardee legally mortgage or sell his or her land? What should prevail: the protection of agrarian reform’s social justice intent or the enforcement of private contractual rights? Listen to the…

  48. EPISODE 93: SPJI at 3: 14 Breakthroughs, A Conversation with the Supreme Court Justices

    · 1 h 08 min

    In October 2022, the Supreme Court formally launched the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI), envisioned as a long-term reform program and a blueprint for action under the leadership of Chief…

  49. EPISODE 92: Reform, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (Part 2)

    · 29 min

    How can our justice system balance accountability with compassion, ensuring that persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are not only punished but also given real opportunities for reform and reintegration? Listen to the…

  50. EPISODE 91: Reform, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (Part 1)

    · 42 min

    How can a person deprived of liberty (PDL) find redemption? Can education behind bars transform lives and pave the way for reintegration? Listen to the first of a two-part episode of the Supreme Court Podcast with…

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