Bringing in Foreign Investors in Retail Trade
Foreign investors who wish to engage in retail trade in the Philippines should have a minimum paid-up capital of Twenty-Five Million Pesos (P25,000,000).
How to Elect Directors of a Corporation
Directors are elected by the stockholders of a corporation in an election held where the owners of majority of the outstanding capital stock, whether in person or through proxy, are present.
What You Need to Know When Employing Night Workers
This article is about night workers. A night worker is one who performs no less than seven (7) consecutive hours of work within the period of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The law mandates health assessments, certain facilities and the protection of rights of night workers.
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Protection of Trade Names
A trade name pertains to the identity of a company and is given protection by the law even prior to or without registration, against any unlawful act committed by third parties. The right to the exclusive use of a corporate name with freedom from infringement by similarity is determined by priority of adoption. The injured company can seek relief from the SEC.
Who is a Nuisance Candidate?
This article defines a nuisance candidate as one who puts the election process in mockery, cause confusion among the voters and clearly demonstrate that the candidate has no bona fide intention to run for public office. The Comelec may, motu propio or upon a verified petition (filed within 5 days from the last day for the filing of certificate of candidacy), declare a candidate a nuisance.
The Philippine Party-List System
This article talks about the Philippine party-list system, its composition, parameters and the method of computing the allocated number of seats.
Lowering the Height Requirement for Law Enforcers in the Philippines
This article discusses Republic Act No. 11549 also known as the PNP, BFP, BJMP and BuCor Height Equality Act, providing new height requirements for employment in the law enforcement service.
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Drastic Changes in the Jurisdiction of Courts in Civil Cases
This article discusses Republic Act No. 11576, which changes the jurisdiction of the trial courts in the Philippines.
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What Happens to Government Officials Who File their Certificates of Candidacy?
Appointive government officials who file their Certificates of Candidacy are considered as deemed resigned while incumbent elective officials may run for an elective position without forfeiting their seats.
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What is the Right Against Self-Incrimination?
The right against self-incrimination includes the right to refuse to take the witness stand and the right to refuse to answer an incriminatory question. This article talks about the constitutional right against self-incrimination, who can use it and when it can be invoked.
