Life is tough. So is business. So when the going gets tough, sometimes corporations need to close down. However, it is not as simple as packing up your things and leaving. A formal process must be done to legally close a corporation. One method is through the shortening of the corporate term. In the […]
Do you sometimes wonder why call center agents have salaries higher than some employees? One of the reasons is the night shift differential pay. Under Philippine labor laws, an employee who works between 10 p.m to 6:00 a.m. should be paid a night shift differential of not less than ten percent (10%) of his regular
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If you have lost in a trademark opposition or cancellation case (classified as inter partes proceedings) with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office, do not lose hope. The losing party has remedies under the law for the appeal of his case. Appeal to the Director of the Bureau of Legal Affairs A party wishing
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The Philippines is one of the countries with the most generous number of public holidays. It is very important for businessmen to know these holidays to ensure that they are paying the proper holiday pay to their employees. The two common types of holidays are regular holidays and special non-working days. Contrary to popular belief,
Foreigners can do business in the Philippines. In fact, foreign investment contributes greatly to the Philippine economy. Some foreigners wish to establish companies in the Philippines which either form part of the company abroad or with a separate entity from its foreign principal. Either way, companies in the Philippines with foreign principals must be duly
What will you do if a company is using your trademark? What if this company has fraudulently registered your trademark in his own name? The remedy to this problem is to have that company’s trademark cancelled. Section 1511.1 of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (“IP Code”) provides: “151.1. A petition
Did you know that the act of annoying someone is a crime? Yes, it is and we certainly are not pulling your leg. The act of annoying someone is called unjust vexation and considered a form of light coercion punishable under Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code, to wit: “Art. 287. Light coercions. — Any
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Why do husbands cheat on their wives? We do not know the answer to that. However, we do know that cheating on one’s wife is punishable by law. Article 334 of the Revised Penal Code punishes the husband when he commits any of the following acts: 1. He shall keep a mistress in
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When plying streets in the Philippines, one can see the surge of motorcycles on the road. Sadly, there are irresponsible motorists who not only disregard traffic laws but also their own and their loved one’s safety. An example of such is the presence of small children aboard motorcycles. This practice poses a risk to the
Were you born in the Philippines and living here all your life but still considered a foreigner? If you wish to become a Filipino citizen, then you can apply for administrative naturalization. Republic Act No. 9139 otherwise known as the Administrative Naturalization Law of 2000, was enacted as a remedial measure intended to make
