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Shiela Marie Rabaya

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Shiela Marie L. Rabaya is an associate with the Dispute Resolution Practice Group at Quisumbing Torres. Shiela graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Law in 2020, and received the Dean's Medal for Academic Excellence. She recently passed the 2022 Bar Examinations with Exemplary Performance. Shiela's practice focuses on general dispute resolution, including civil and criminal litigation, arbitration, and regulatory / administrative matters. Prior to joining the firm, she was part of the Intellectual Property Department and Data Security and Privacy Group of a top-tier local firm. She handled IP litigation cases, local and foreign trademark portfolios, licensing and franchising matters of clients, and provided advisory work on data privacy and security concerns. She is also experienced on contract review, and advisory work on food and labelling law legal concerns.
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Philippines: New rules on preliminary investigations and inquests for criminal cases take effect on 31 July 2024

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In brief On 16 July 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued Department Circular No. 015 or the “2024 DOJ-NPS Rules on Preliminary Investigations and Inquest Proceedings” (“Rules”). The Rules mark a significant change to the conduct of criminal proceedings in the Philippines, as they supersede the rules on preliminary investigations previously found in the Rules of Court. The Rules cover the procedure for case build-up, preliminary investigation, inquest proceedings (in situations involving warrantless arrests)…