If a dying party cannot sign, a witness may write their name, which is then legally attested by the officer.
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If abandonment of a minor results in death, the penalty is prision correccional medium/maximum; if only danger, minimum/medium.
If death occurs in a tumultuous affray, those who inflicted serious physical injuries suffer prision mayor.
What are two special functions of the Corporate Secretary in a One Person Corporation related to the single stockholder’s status? The corporate secretary in a One Person Corporation has special functions beyond typical secretarial duties related to the single stockholder’s status (SEC. 123, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). They are responsible for notifying the
What is the purpose of designating a nominee and an alternate nominee in a One Person Corporation? The single stockholder must designate both a nominee and an alternate nominee, and their purpose is to ensure the continuity of management (SEC. 124, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). These individuals shall, in the event of the
This article talks about the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
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Candidates for elective offices can be substituted. Pursuant to Section 77 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, otherwise known as the Omnibus Election Code, substitution of candidates is allowed only in cases of death, withdrawal or disqualification of the original candidate. In cases of death or disqualification, the substitute may file his Certificate of Candidacy up
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Proving medical malpractice in the Philippines one of the more difficult civil cases in the Philippines. Medical procedures involve, to a great degree, technical matters, which must be clearly understood first, prior to pursuing a claim that a treatment was attended with malpractice. Moreover, in order to prove the existence of medical malpractice in any
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