Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Scholarly articles and posts about Law, Jurisprudence, and Insights on Various Aspects of Philippine laws

Embezzlement by Corporate Officers in the Philippines

Explains estafa by corporate officers, misappropriation of corporate funds, and how corporations file criminal complaints despite intra-corporate disputes.

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Trust Receipts Law in the Philippines: Criminal Liability of Corporate Officers and Defenses When the Corporation Fails to Pay the Bank

Trust Receipts Law in the Philippines: who among corporate officers can be jailed for trust receipt estafa and what defenses apply.

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The Signatory’s Dilemma: Personal Criminal Liability for Corporate B.P. Blg. 22 Cases and the Notice of Dishonor Requirement

Learn B.P. Blg. 22 rules on corporate check liability, Notice of Dishonor, and defenses for treasurers and presidents facing bounced checks.

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Can Foreign Nationals Inherit Land in the Philippines?

Learn when foreign spouses and foreign-born children may inherit land in the Philippines through hereditary succession under the constitutional ban.

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Foreign Ownership of Condominium Units in the Philippines

Learn how foreigners can own a condo unit with a CCT in the Philippines under the Condominium Act, subject to the strict 40% foreign condominium ownership limit.

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