Philippine Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Fugitive Status; Bars Them From Judicial Relief
November 28, 2025
November 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 28 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC Clarifies Rules on Fugitive Status; Bars Them from Judicial Relief
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified the procedure that courts must follow before declaring an individual a fugitive from justice.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, the SC En Banc discussed who a fugitive from justice is, set the guidelines . . .
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SC Clarifies Rules on Fugitive Status; Bars Them from Judicial Relief
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified the procedure that courts must follow before declaring an individual a fugitive from justice.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, the SC En Banc discussed who a fugitive from justice is, set the guidelines . . .