The Philippine Supreme Court has issued a decision redefining liability for a broken promise to marry, stemming from a case involving a police officer and a public school teacher.

Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen stated that an individual's choice on whom to love and when to part ways is a fundamental human right.

The Philippine Supreme Court has declared a government policy mandating vessel monitoring systems in commercial fishing vessels unconstitutional by a 13-2 vote. The court cited violations of due process, equal protection of the law, and rights against unreasonable searches.

Lawyers from the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) and the wife of political prisoner Vicente Ladlad have petitioned the Philippine Supreme Court for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that the absence or loss of ransom money does not affect proving guilt in kidnap-for-ransom cases, making the decision public this week.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has cleared a political analyst, a party-list representative, and an anti-poverty czar of indirect contempt charges, stating their criticism of a Vice President ruling was not contemptuous.

The Philippine Supreme Court has lifted a temporary restraining order and dismissed three petitions challenging the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). This decision effectively upholds the controversial traffic enforcement system.

The Philippine Supreme Court has clarified that a mutual desire for annulment does not constitute 'collusion' between spouses, addressing the legal distinction of when an agreement to end a marriage becomes illicit.

Relatives of drug war victims have again asked the Supreme Court to declare the Philippine National Police’s 'Project Double Barrel,' which included 'Oplan Tokhang,' as unconstitutional.

The Philippine Supreme Court has requested documents detailing how the bicameral conference committee arrived at hundreds of billions of pesos in additions to the national budget, as it continues to hear petitions questioning alleged insertions.

A petitioner has asked the Philippine Supreme Court to rule on the validity of the Senate's quorum of 12, seeking clarification on the legal standing of the legislative body's proceedings.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that employers who reduce workloads and impose flexible work arrangements without employee consent may be held liable for constructive dismissal. The decision was made public on September 30, 2025.

The Philippine Supreme Court upheld a ruling stating that a National Telecommunications Commission circular did not mandate a cut in SMS retail rates, only a reduction in interconnection charges for off-net texts.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ordered President Marcos and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to comment on a petition seeking the disclosure of the President’s medical examination report, clarifying that no ruling has been made yet.

The Philippine Supreme Court is considering whether to recognize foreign divorces under national law, a move that could resolve "limping marriages" valid in one country but nullified in another. Experts on family law presented their views on the matter.

Experts are advocating for the Philippine Supreme Court to recognize foreign divorces to address "limping marriages," which are unions valid in one country but nullified in another. This move aims to resolve complex marital status issues for Filipinos.

Philippine Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen expressed his opinion that libel against public figures should be decriminalized to protect free speech, referencing a recent court case affirming the prescription period for cyberlibel.

The Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed that legal action against cyber libel must be initiated within one year, not 15 years, with the prescription period starting upon discovery of the offense.

A fact-check confirms that the Philippine Supreme Court has not issued any ruling convicting Romualdez over unprogrammed appropriations in the national budget, contrary to viral claims.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has ordered a construction company to immediately cease illegal quarrying operations at the Angat River-Bustos Dam Forest Reserve in Bulacan province, citing environmental destruction.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines is holding oral arguments concerning the national budgets for 2024, 2025, and 2026, including discussions on unprogrammed funds.

A group of lawyers in the Philippines has filed an urgent motion asking the Supreme Court to resolve their pending petition for a restraining order against increased airport fees.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has affirmed the malversation conviction of former mayor Teresita Soliva of Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, for failing to liquidate cash advances from municipal development funds.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Las Piñas resident seeking to nullify a Manila City ordinance that significantly increased garbage disposal costs.

Three lawyers have filed a petition before the Philippine Supreme Court, urging it to order the Senate blue ribbon committee to release the draft of its original report on the investigation into flood control anomalies.

The Marcos administration has opened applications for the replacement of Lazaro-Javier at the Supreme Court, marking another pending appointment.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that precautionary hold departure orders (PHDOs) can only be issued for individuals under criminal probe if their alleged offense carries a minimum prison term of six years.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed petitions filed by Duterte and Torreon challenging the House impeachment proceedings, stating that the process, now in the Senate, cannot be stopped.

The Philippine government is urging the Supreme Court to re-evaluate its ruling on tracking large fishing vessels, emphasizing the critical need for regulation to combat illegal fishing practices.

The Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed a 2021 Malabon City Regional Trial Court ruling that declared the tracking of commercial fishing boats unconstitutional.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that violence or intimidation against women and children, when amplified by social media or other online means, will be subject to a higher degree of penalty.

The Philippine Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition against several individuals, ruling that their criticisms of a previous judicial decision were protected political speech.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed petitions challenging the controversial 2022 traffic code, noting that the 2023 traffic code has since replaced the older No-Contact Apprehension Policy.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has declared that the policy allowing foreign tourists a refund of their value-added tax payments on specific goods purchased during their stay is constitutional.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that an employee's prolonged absence from work alone cannot be the sole justification for dismissal. The court emphasized that other factors and due process must be considered before terminating employment.

The Philippine Supreme Court has suspended lawyer Jesus Falcis over a 'vulgar' and 'profane' social media post from 2018. The suspension was issued in response to his comments directed at supporters of Kris Aquino.

The Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order to block his potential ICC arrest, clarifying that it has not yet issued a ruling on his main petition.

The Supreme Court has requested the Senate to comment on petitions regarding the flood control scandal probe. This comes as appeals continue for the Senate Blue Ribbon committee to fully disclose its report, despite a partial report being made public last week.

The Philippine Supreme Court's Third Division has ruled that proof of paternity is a primary basis for demanding financial support from a man accused of economic abuse under the VAWC law.

An opinion piece criticizes the Philippine Supreme Court for diluting a constitutional command by interpreting a several-month delay as 'timely,' questioning the meaning of 'forthwith'.

The Philippine Supreme Court has overturned the parricide conviction of a mother who killed her five-year-old daughter, citing legal insanity as the reason.

The Philippine Supreme Court held its second round of oral arguments concerning the national budget, specifically addressing issues related to unprogrammed funds and alleged budget insertions. The court is deliberating on the legality and implications of these budgetary matters.

The Philippine Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that school noise does not automatically constitute a 'nuisance' that can be grounds for claiming damages.

The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines has affirmed the Office of the Ombudsman's finding of probable cause to charge private contractor Sarah Discaya. The charges are for graft and malversation related to a "ghost" flood control project in Davao Occidental.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ordered the Office of the Solicitor General to provide documentation regarding the source and release of unprogrammed appropriations, raising suspicions of potential fund misuse.

The Philippine Supreme Court will commence oral arguments tomorrow on petitions challenging the legality of unprogrammed appropriations and special accounts within the national budget.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has dismissed Harry Roque's petition against a House detention order, ruling the case moot after the House probe concluded.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that abandoned children surrendered to individuals without existing ties cannot be legally adopted without a certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The Philippine Supreme Court has announced that all courts nationwide, with the exception of the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals, will implement a four-day on-site work schedule and one day of work from home starting March 9.

The Philippine Supreme Court had access to hundreds of gigabytes worth of police files and had close to 10 years examine them

The Philippine Supreme Court has granted temporary protection to four human rights workers based in Negros against top military officials, including the newly appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff.

An ocean conservation group has warned that the Philippine Supreme Court's decision to strike down a monitoring requirement for commercial fishing vessels will weaken efforts to combat illegal fishing.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that tracking at sea for big fishers is unconstitutional, directing the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to rectify deficiencies in Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed a complaint filed against Senator Francis Escudero and the Comelec unit regarding campaign donations. The decision clears Escudero of the allegations.

The Philippine Supreme Court has amended its Rules on Evidence, now permitting the use of photocopies as valid evidence in court.

Human rights lawyers have petitioned the Philippine Supreme Court to nullify a 2016 police memorandum that outlined former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war policy, arguing it remains in effect.

The Philippine Supreme Court has nullified a Government Service Insurance Corp. (GSIS) resolution, allowing secondary beneficiaries to claim survivorship benefits. This ruling applies to members who died with less than 15 years of government service, overturning a previous restriction.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has dismissed a taxpayer's petition challenging the legality of a Senate session that led to a leadership reshuffle, citing the petitioner's lack of legal standing.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that fostering a “hostile and intimidating environment” in a marriage can be considered “grossly abusive conduct,” serving as grounds for legal separation.

The Philippine Supreme Court en banc ruled that reducing workload and adopting flexible work schemes without employee consent is tantamount to dismissal, in a case involving Valenzuela factory workers.

Mary Jane Veloso, through her lawyers, has formally filed a motion with the Philippine Supreme Court, asking it to act on her petition for habeas corpus. She is seeking release from detention.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has directed Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III to explain why he should not be cited for indirect contempt. This follows his critical public remarks regarding the court's ruling on an impeachment case.

The Philippine Supreme Court has overturned a parricide conviction for a woman, citing her mental disorder as the reason for the death of her child in 2010. The high tribunal's Third Division noted her clinical diagnosis.

Questions surrounding Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s health, amplified by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, have reached the Supreme Court, setting a rare test of constitutional disclosure regarding presidential fitness.

The Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed its 2023 ruling that the prescription period for cyber libel is one year from the discovery of the offense, closing the debate on the matter.

The Supreme Court clarified that while firearms are prohibited during elections, bladed instruments are only banned within 100 meters of a polling precinct, reversing a previous ruling.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from public works contractor Sarah Discaya, upholding her indictment for graft and malversation related to "ghost projects."

The Supreme Court of the Philippines held oral arguments focusing on unprogrammed funds, with budget experts warning about potential transparency and accountability issues, while others emphasized their necessity with safeguards.

The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed GMA's ratings complaint against ABS-CBN, ruling that the aired statements by ABS-CBN hosts constituted privileged communications and a fair report regarding a TV ratings survey.

The Philippine Supreme Court en banc has resolved to review a Comelec ruling concerning a contractor's donation to the campaign of Senator Francis Escudero, following a petition filed by a private citizen.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has developed a framework to guide courts in using artificial intelligence, or 'augmented intelligence,' ensuring it assists rather than replaces human judgment among judges, lawyers, and employees.

The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) has filed a petition before the Philippine Supreme Court for writs of amparo and habeas data, seeking protection for its Negros chairperson, Atty. Rey Gorgoni, and his clients from red-tagging.

The Philippine Supreme Court clarified that items seized during a lawful warrantless arrest are admissible as evidence even if they were not initially visible to the arresting officers.