Supreme Court Ph Podcast

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 these laws mutually exclusive, or can a consumer choose between the two? How should the rights of vehicle buyers be weighed in relation to those of car manufacturers and dealers?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Atty. Jose Maria G. Hofileña, Member of the Commercial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy, and Dean of the School of Law of the Ateneo de Manila University.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Dean Hofileña discuss the laws that protect consumers within the context of the case of Department of Trade and Industry v. Toyota Balintawak, Inc. and Toyota Motor Phils. Corp., G.R. Nos. 254978-79, penned by Associate Justice Antonio T. Kho, Jr., decided by the Supreme Court Second Division on October 11, 2023.

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 access to efficient justice?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Judge Jackie B. Crisologo-Saguisag of Branch 67, Metropolitan Trial Court, Makati City. She is a Member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy and a Member of the Supreme Court Technical Working Group for the Committee on the Revision of the Rules on Summary Procedure and Small Claims Cases.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Crisologo-Saguisag discuss the simplified and expedited process of resolving specific civil disputes under the 2016 Revised Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases as provided in Administrative Matter No. 08-8-7-SC.

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. Crisologo-Saguisag of Branch 67, Metropolitan Trial Court, Makati City. She is a Member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy and a Member of the Supreme Court Technical Working Group for the Committee on the Revision of the Rules on Summary Procedure and Small Claims Cases.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Judge Crisologo-Saguisag discuss forcible entry, unlawful detainer, and the Rule on Summary Procedure within the context of the case of Edgar M. Rico v. Ernie “Toto” Castillo, G.R. No. 215166, penned by Associate Justice Jose Midas P. Marquez, and decided by the Court’s First Division on July 23, 2024.

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 involving sale of real properties? How important is the observance of due diligence when it comes to protecting one’s right as a real property buyer?Listen to the #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose Lorenzo R. dela Rosa, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. He once served as the presiding judge of a family and exclusive land registration court in the City of Manila.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice dela Rosa discuss land titles and what buyers should do before purchasing lands within the context of the case of Spouses Orencio S. Manalese and Eloisa B. Manalese, and Aries B. Manalese v. The Estate of the Late Spouses Narciso and Ofelia Ferreras, G.R. No. 254046, penned by Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, and decided by the Supreme Court Third Division on November 25, 2024.

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 #SupremeCourtPH Podcast with guest Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose Lorenzo R. dela Rosa, a member of the Remedial Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. He once served as the presiding judge of a family and exclusive land registration court in the City of Manila.Supreme Court Chief Communications Officer Atty. Mike Navallo and Justice dela Rosa discuss mortgage and sale of lot properties covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law within the context of the case of Elizabeth Ong Lim versus Lazaro N. Cruz, GR No. 248650, penned by Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda, decided on March 15, 2023.