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Marvic Leonen

Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen is a prominent figure in the Philippine Supreme Court, known for authoring significant rulings, including the decision to void the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte and the ruling that a personality disorder can void a marriage. His decisions have sparked debates on legal procedures, constitutional interpretation, and the role of media in judicial rulings. Leonen's opinions continue to influence legal discourse in the Philippines.

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Tue, September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM

SC orders DepEd to vacate Cagayan land

The Supreme Court has ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to vacate a parcel of land in Cagayan occupied by its Solana Fresh Water Fishery School.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM

SC ruling on Duterte impeachment questioned over use of inaccurate news reports

The Supreme Court's ruling that voided the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is being questioned due to its alleged reliance on inaccurate news reports.

Thu, August 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM

SC junks impeachment case vs VP Duterte

Senator Mark Villar affirmed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, stressing the importance of adhering to the Constitution and the judiciary's role.

Fri, July 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM

SC declares impeachment articles vs VP Sara Duterte unconstitutional

The Supreme Court (SC) declared the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, citing violations of the one-year bar rule and due process.

Thu, June 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM

SC: Personality disorder can be grounds for voiding marriage

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a personality disorder causing a spouse's inability to love or show affection can be grounds for declaring a marriage void.

Wed, June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Kiko Pangilinan takes oath before SC Senior Assoc Justice Leonen

Senator-elect Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan took his oath of office for his fourth six-year term before Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen at the Supreme Court in Manila.

Fri, May 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM

SC junk mining ban in Occidental Mindoro

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) supports the Supreme Court's decision to nullify the 25-year mining ban in Occidental Mindoro.

Wed, May 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM

SC: LGUs cannot ban large-scale mining

The Supreme Court has ruled that local government units (LGUs) cannot impose blanket bans on large-scale mining operations, as this exceeds their powers.

Sat, March 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM

SC Chief Justice Gesmundo denies The Hague travel

Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo clarified that he did not travel to The Hague, Netherlands, contrary to social media posts.

Thu, March 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM

SC dismisses Angeles City court sheriff for neglect of duty

The Supreme Court En Banc has dismissed Vicente S. Sicat Jr., a court sheriff at the Regional Trial Court in Angeles City, Pampanga, for neglect of duty.