Threefold Liability Rule

Under the “threefold liability rule,” the wrongful acts or omissions of public officers may give rise to civil, criminal and administrative liabilities. Corollarily, public officers could still be held civilly liable to reimburse the injured party notwithstanding their acquittal. (Matobato, Sr. v. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 229265, February 15, 2022)

Alburo Law
September 26, 2025

Threefold Liability Rule

Under the “threefold liability rule,” the wrongful acts or omissions of public officers may give rise to civil, criminal and administrative liabilities. Corollarily, public officers could still be held civilly liable to reimburse the injured party notwithstanding their acquittal. (Matobato, Sr. v. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 229265, February 15, 2022)

Supreme Court: Illegally Built Structures and Businesses on Beaches May Be Demolished for Public Disturbance

The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals’ ruling that the informal structures operated by the spouses Calimlim on foreshore land in Matabungkay Beach constituted a public nuisance. Despite a lack of necessary permits and the existence of multiple notices to vacate, the spouses Calimlim continued their informal operations, causing obstruction, excessive noise, foul odor, and even fire hazards injurious to their neighboring property, the Villa Alexandra, among others.

The Supreme Court held that such unauthorized occupation and hazardous business practices on public land constituted a public nuisance and consequently warranted the demolition of the said informal structures and eviction of the spouses Calimlim.

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