How Can I File a Case Against Someone Who Scammed Me in a Business Deal?
Imagine this scenario: You’ve spent months of looking for a business opportunity where you can invest your hard-earned money from…
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Scam Alert: Know Your Remedies
If you have fallen victim to a scam in the Philippines, you have the right to pursue legal action to recover your hard-earned money and hold the offender accountable for their illegal activities.
What’s the Difference Between Theft and Robbery Under Philippine Law?
When someone takes another person’s property without permission, it is considered Theft. In contrast, if the property is taken through the use of violence or intimidation, it qualifies as Robbery.
Estate Planning: A Solution to Avoid Family Feud on Inheritance
The process of dividing the inheritance among heirs can be bloody battle which not only ends in court proceedings but likewise creates a permanent and hostile division among the family members and sometimes sadly results to instances where heirs kill each other.
The Reality of Labor Courts: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Employee Dismissals
Labor courts often favor employees in illegal dismissal cases due to employers’ lack of competent HR practices, inadequate documentation, and a failure to understand labor laws, leading to significant financial repercussions for companies that mishandle terminations.
Understanding the ‘Pasalo’ Scheme: Risks and Legal Guidelines for Buyers and Sellers
In a nutshell, pasalo necessarily requires the new owner or, as mentioned, the new debtor to assume the responsibility of the original debtor for the remaining payments in a previously executed agreement, i.e. mortgage. This type of arrangement can be beneficial for the original debtor who wants to get out of the loan obligation and substitute himself with the new debtor who, in turn, accepts such obligation as his own moving forward.
Eradicating Child Marriage
On December 10, 2021, President Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11596 or An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof (“RA 11596”).
Are You Guilty of Bigamy?
To preserve and protect the institution of marriage, Bigamy is considered a criminal offense in the Philippines, and an offender who is found marrying more than once while the previous marriage is not dissolved legally may put that person to significant jail time.
Adoption Process in the Philippines
In the Philippines, adoption proceedings have become purely administrative process. With the passage of Republic Act No. 11642 (“RA No. 11642”), otherwise known as the “Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act of 2022”, jurisdiction over petitions for domestic adoption are now lodged with the National Authority for Child Care.
Medical Malpractice in the Philippines
Like many nations, the Philippines relies on a healthcare system founded on trust and expertise. When patients seek medical help, they entrust their health in the hands of healthcare professionals. But what happens when this trust is broken due to negligence?