Atty. Fiel Aldous A. Evidente

18/06/2025

Gabay para sa mga G**o: Siguraduhing may legal na basehan ang pag-post ng class list online.

11/05/2025

28/04/2025

The (SC) has held a school civilly liable for negligence after a bullying incident led to the assault of a student during class.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Mario V. Lopez, the SC’s Second Division found that Mother Goose Special School System, Inc. (Mother Goose School) failed to address a punching incident involving three grade school students inside one of its classrooms.

When the victim’s parents raised the matter with the school, their complaints were ignored, prompting them to file formal requests for investigation. Mother Goose School ultimately concluded the incident was mere "teasing" or "rough play" and took no disciplinary action.

Dissatisfied, the parents filed a complaint for damages against the school, the teachers, and the other students’ fathers.

Ordering Mother Goose School to pay the victim’s parents PHP 650,000 in damages and attorney’s fees, the SC agreed with the trial court and the Court of Appeals that Mother Goose School was grossly negligent in handling the punching incident.

The SC emphasized that schools have a contractual obligation to ensure a safe learning environment. It also reiterated that schools must maintain peace and order within their premises, and even outside campus during school activities. They may avoid liability only upon proof they exercised due diligence.

The SC found Mother Goose School negligent for its lack of proper protocols, failure to inform the victim’s parents promptly, and inaccuracies in its investigation.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://tinyurl.com/m86ufzwa.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://tinyurl.com/mparp5dp.

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

18/03/2025

Pinagbabayad ng ng danyos ang isang g**o sa pamilya ng isang taong namatay matapos tamaan ng puno ng saging na ipinag-utos niyang putulin ng kanyang estudyante.

Ayon sa Korte, ang mga g**o ay maaaring mapanagot para sa pinsalang dulot ng isang mag-aaral sa ilalim ng kanilang pangangasiwa kung hindi sila nagsagawa ng angkop na pagsisikap o due diligence para mapigilan ang anumang insidente.

Sa Desisyon na isinulat ni Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, pinagtibay ng First Division ng Korte ang pananagutan ni Gil Apolinario (Apolinario), ang punong-g**o ng Brgy. Palale Elementary School sa Sta. Margarita, Samar, para sa danyos na bunga ng pagkamatay ni Francisco De Los Santos (De Los Santos).

Inutusan ni Apolinario ang isang 15-anyos na estudyante na putulin ang puno ng saging malapit sa paaralan at katabi ng highway. Tinamaan si De Los Santos na noon ay sakay ng isang motorsiklo.

Pinagbabayad ng Korte si Apolinario ng PHP 355,000.00 bilang danyos at gastusin sa paglilitis sa mga tagapagmana ni De Los Santos.

Ayon sa Korte Suprema, ang mga g**o at pinuno ng paaralan ay may pananagutan sa mga aksyon ng mga mag-aaral habang nasa ilalim ng kanilang pangangasiwa. Kahit sa labas ng oras ng pag-aaral, ang mga tagapagturo ay dapat magsagawa ng angkop na pagsisikap kapag nagtatalaga ng mga gawain sa mga mag-aaral.

Sa ilalim ng Civil Code, ang isang taong nagdudulot ng pinsala sa iba dahil sa pagkakamali o kapabayaan ay dapat magbayad para sa pinsalang nagawa. Sa ilalim ng prinsipyo ng vicarious liability, ang obligasyong ito ay nalalapat din sa mga g**ong nangangasiwa at mga pinuno ng paaralan na pangunahing responsable sa mga aksyon ng kanilang mga mag-aaral habang nasa ilalim ng kanilang pangangasiwa, maliban kung maipakita nila na gumawa sila ng wastong pag-iingat.
Sinabi ng Korte na nabigo si Apolinario na magsagawa ng due diligence. Hindi niya ginawa ang mga kinakailangang pag-iingat upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral at iba pang mga tao sa kalapit na lugar na maaaring maapektuhan.

Basahin ang buong teksto ng press release sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-teacher-liable-for-damages-for-death-caused-by-student/.

Basahin ang buong teksto ng Desisyon sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/gil-apolinario-v-heirs-of-francisco-delos-santos-represented-by-edwin-delos-santos/.

17/03/2025

𝗖𝗦𝗖 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government employees to uphold political neutrality and avoid engaging in partisan political activities ahead of the May 2025 elections.
Under Joint Commission on Elections (COMELEC) -CSC Advisory on Electioneering and Partisan Political Activities (Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2016), government employees are strictly prohibited from:

• Forming groups, associations, or committees to solicit votes or campaign for/against a candidate;
• Holding political rallies, caucuses, meetings, or parades for election campaigning;
• Making speeches, announcements, or media commentaries to support or oppose a candidate;
• Publishing, distributing, or displaying campaign materials promoting or opposing a candidate;
• Directly or indirectly soliciting votes, pledges, or support for a candidate or party;
• Using government resources—such as time, personnel, facilities, and equipment—for political purposes;
• Providing financial or material contributions to candidates or political parties;
• Wearing campaign-related shirts, pins, caps, or accessories, unless authorized by the COMELEC; and
• Serving as a watcher for a political party or candidate during the election.

Read the full story here: https://www.csc.gov.ph/csc-warns-government-employees-against-engaging-in-partisan-political-activities

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13/01/2025

Muling nagpaalala ang Korte Suprema na ang kawalan ng sapat na pondo para sa isang nationwide campaign ay hindi sapat na basehan para agad ideklarang “nuisance candidate” ang isang kandidato.

Sa isang desisyong isinulat ni Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, isinantabi ng Supreme Court En Banc ang mga resolusyon ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) na nagkansela sa certificate of candidacy ni Juan Juan Olila Ollesca (Ollesca), isang business owner, na tumakbo pagka-pangulo sa eleksiyon noong 2022. Ayon sa COMELEC, hindi kilala si Ollesca at wala syang sapat na pondo.

Sinabi ng Korte Suprema, ang pangunahing basehan sa pagdeklara ng isang nuisance candidate ay ang kawalan ng tunay na intensyon na tumakbo para sa isang pampublikong posisyon. Maaaring tingnan ang kawalan ng kakayahan na mag-organisa ng isang nationwide campaign dahil hindi siya kaanib ng anumang partido o ang kawalan ng rekord ng public service.

Pero, dagdag ng Korte, hindi dapat tingnan lang ang pagkakaroon ng pondo, ang pagiging miyembro ng isang partido, ang pagiging kilala sa buong bansa, o ang posibilidad na manalo sa halalan.
Paliwanag ng Korte, nabigo ang COMELEC na patunayang walang tunay na intensyong tumakbo si Ollesca.

Paalala ng Korte, lahat ng mga mamamayan sa isang demokrasya, mahirap man o mayaman, ay may karapatang tumakbo para sa isang pampublikong posisyon pero kailangan itong balansehin sa mga praktikal na mga hadlang na kinakaharap ng Commission on Elections sa pagtaguyod ng isang malaya, patas at mapayapang halalan.

Basahin ang buong press release: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-lack-of-campaign-funds-does-not-make-one-a-nuisance-candidate/

Basahin ang buong teksto ng Desisyon: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/258449-juan-juan-olila-ollesca-vs-commission-on-elections/

27/12/2024

30/10/2024

📣Calling all interested college graduates who want to enrol in JD Program!

Assessment Survey for Proposed offering of Juris Doctor Program

Please answer the survey using the link :
https://forms.gle/Ww3sRqXw42Mng2as8

17/07/2024

To celebrate our second year anniversary, we would like to give back to our community by providing FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION, and SEMINAR ON VAWC and SAFE SPACES ACT this coming July 20, 2024, Saturday, from 2PM-6PM at Covered Court, Phase 1, Greengate Homes Subdivision.

This is in partnership with Barangay Malagasang II-A, led by PB Aldrin Progoso, SK Chairperson Nathaniel Progoso Adarayan, and Phase 1 HOA President Jeric Reyes.

In addition, we will be offering FREE NOTARIZATION to all Senior Citizens for simple documents like Affidavits and Undertakings, which do not involve any monetary considerations. Please bring your OSCA ID with you.

For legal consultation, kindly bring also relevant documents which may help the lawyers assess and review your case.

See you all!

11/07/2024

It's a wrap!

06/05/2024

🌟 FREE EXECUTIVE PROGRAM IN SUSTAINABLE BARANGAY LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE (BALAG) 🌟

Join us for the inaugural offering of the Free Executive Program in Sustainable Barangay Leadership and Governance (BALAG), presented by De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSUD) in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government IV-A CALABARZON (DILG IV-A).

📅 PROGRAM DURATION: MAY 18 to SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Face-to-Face Saturday Classes at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
📚 **Courses**:
- Sustainable Barangay Governance
- Barangay Public Management
- Barangay Justice System
- Ethical and Strategic Leadership

Led by dedicated DLSU-D faculty, alumni, and DILG IV-A officers.

Upon completion, participants earn credits for the Master in Sustainable Leadership and Governance offered by the School of Governance DLSU-Dasmariñas.

**QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incumbent elected barangay official in the Province of Cavite
- Recommended by the DILG City/Municipal Local Government Operation Officer (C/MLGOO)
- Commitment to completing the program
- Availability for onsite Saturday classes

📝 REQUIREMENTS:
- Application letter demonstrating availability and commitment
- Proof of incumbency as an elected barangay official in Cavite
- Recommendation letter from the DILG C/MLGOO

🚨 Limited slots available! Apply until May 15, 2024.
🔗 APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BALAG-application
🔗 APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BALAG-application
🔗 APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BALAG-application
🔗 APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BALAG-application
🔗 APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BALAG-application

For inquiries, email [email protected].

BALAG is a joint project of DLSUD's School of Governance, Public Service, and Corporate Leadership, College of Liberal Arts and Communication, and DLSUD Center for Innovative Learning Programs.

Spread the word for sustainable barangay leadership and governance! 🌱

23/11/2023

Nagipit at sa online lending app lumapit? Hindi nakabayad kaya ngayon ay pinagbabantaan at ginigipit? Narito ang mga impormasyong may kinalaman sa pagpapautang lalo na sa mga online lending companies. Nakalahad din kung paano magreklamo sa Securities and Exchange Commission kung kayo ay naha-harass sa paniningil ng mga nagpautang.