This article talks about the case of Lanuza vs. Lanuza where the Supreme Court stated that abandoning the family may be considered as evidence for psychological incapacity of a spouse as a ground for declaring a marriage void under Article 36 of the Family Code.
This article talks about an actual Supreme Court case where the accused, who demanded money from his ex-girlfriend in exchange for the deletion of sex videos, was convicted of robbery.
Demanding Money in Exchange for Deletion of Sex Videos is Robbery! Read More »
This article talks about the right of an adopted child to inherit from his adoptive parents.
Can an Adopted Child Inherit from his Adoptive Parents? Read More »
This article talks about the effect of absences on the entitlement of an employee to holiday pay.
Effect of Absences on Holiday Pay of Employees Read More »
This article discusses the doctrine of laches, or when there is an unjustifiable delay in invoking one’s rights.
LACHES OR STALE DEMANDS: IF YOU SLEEP ON YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MAY LOSE THEM Read More »
This article talks about the crime of alarms and scandals such as discharging explosives, making loud noises, disturbing public peace and making a scandal in public punishable under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
Being Loud Can Be a Crime! Read More »
This article talks about the crime of serious physical injuries, less serious physical injuries, slight physical injuries and maltreatment punishable under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
The Crime of Physical Injuries under Philippine Law Read More »
This article talks about Republic Act No. 11765, also known as “Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act”. This law aims to protect consumers of financial products and services.
New Law to Protect Consumers of Financial Products and Services Read More »
This article talks about Republic Act No. 11711 which amended the old Contractor’s License Law, and increased the fines and penalties, clarified the validity of license to operate and granted longer renewal periods for contractors in good standing.
Stricter Requirements and Penalties for Contractors Imposed Read More »
This article talks about Republic Act No. 11861 which expanded the rights and benefits of solo parents or single parents by introducing penalties for violation, creation of a system for registration for Solo Parents, and institutionalized the management of solo parents and benefits by creating a local government office designated to administer, monitor and regulate the identification and registration of solo parents.
Solo Parents to Receive Additional Benefits Read More »
