Philippine Legal Advice

Illegal Access and Hacking: Prosecuting Former Employees Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act

Illegal access by a former employee: charges, evidence, and remedies under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, including hacking-type intrusions and data interference.

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How Impeachment Works in the Philippines: Constitutional Steps From the House to the Senate (1987 Constitution Guide for Investors)

Plain-English guide to the Philippine impeachment process under Article XI of the 1987 Constitution, from House filing to Senate trial and stability signals.

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Enforcing Cease and Desist Orders Against Invalid Corporate Names in the Philippines

Learn SEC cease and desist order rules on corporate name not distinguishable under the Revised Corporation Code, plus penalties and compliance steps.

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Unauthorized Use of Corporate Name: Penalties for Operating Under a Deactivated Entity (Philippines)

Know the fines and SEC sanctions for using a corporate name after SEC revocation, including unauthorized use penalties under the Revised Corporation Code.

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Slander by Deed: Criminalizing Insulting Physical Actions During Business Meetings

Slander by deed in business meetings: when slapping or throwing a drink becomes a crime under RPC Article 359, with fines updated by R.A. No. 10951.

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Violation of the Safe Spaces Act: Criminal Liability for Ignoring Gender-Based Harassment in the Office

Safe Spaces Act guide on workplace gender-based sexual harassment, employer criminal liability, and duties when reports of harassment are ignored.

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Withholding Tax Violations: Criminalizing the Failure to Remit Deducted Employee Taxes (Philippines)

Philippine rules on withholding tax, failure to remit, and responsible corporate officer liability under NIRC Section 255 and related penalties.

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Altering Property Boundaries: The Criminal Offense of Moving Land Survey Markers (Philippines)

Guide to altering boundaries and moving land survey monuments under the Revised Penal Code, Act No. 3077, and P.D. No. 1529 in the Philippines.

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Failing to Remit SSS Contributions: The Mandatory Imprisonment of Delinquent Employers

Guide to SSS contributions, employer criminal liability, and non-remittance of deductions, including penalties, corporate officer liability, and enforcement.

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