Tag: Philippine Law

  • The Strong Arm of Equity: A Guide to Preliminary Injunctions under Rule 58

    The Strong Arm of Equity: A Guide to Preliminary Injunctions under Rule 58

    Introduction: The Race Against Time In the Philippine judicial system, time often acts as the greatest adversary. The parties file a complaint, and years pass before they receive a final judgment. During this gap, the parties can alter the situation: they might fence off a disputed piece of land, sell a corporate asset, or demolish…

  • BILL OF RIGHTS

    BILL OF RIGHTS

    BILL OF RIGHTS PRELIMINARIES Government Power vs. Individual Freedom 1. Among the changes brought about by the Period of Enlightenment was the shift of power from the crown to the individual. The long reign of monarchs came to an end, and the rule of the people became the standard. The government, while still the repository…