Below are good qualities that clients may consider in hiring a lawyer. These are based primarily from the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountaibility and Supreme Court cases. Integrity and Honesty: A…
A Beginner’s Guide to Metrobank Credit Cards
Metrobank is a major bank in the Philippines that offers a variety of credit cards, including secured options for beginners. Experiences with Metrobank credit card applications, approvals, and specific cards like the…
10 Tips for Foreigners in Getting Insurance in the Philippines
Here are 10 tips for foreigners who want to get insurance in the Philippines, based on the provided sources:
TRAIN Law
The TRAIN Law, also known as the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (Republic Act No. 10963), brought about significant changes to the Philippine taxation system, with its effects beginning in…
Martial Law
Martial law is a declaration by the President, permissible during invasion or rebellion when public safety necessitates it, for a period not exceeding sixty days. Martial law is the imposition of direct…
Anti-Hazing Law
The Anti-Hazing Law, officially R.A. No. 8049 as amended by R.A. No. 11053, aims to eliminate the harmful practice of hazing in fraternities, sororities, and other organizations. Definition of Hazing This law…
VAWC Law
The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004 (R.A. No. 9262) addresses violence against women and their children. Rationale Behind VAWC The Supreme Court, in Garcia v. Drilon, G.R….
Commercial Law Quiz
Unlock the secrets to commercial law success with our quiz blog! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and dominate those exams. 🚀 Check out these sample questions, with answers derived from bar…
Can contracts be impaired for the sake of rehabilitation?
Case: Chinabank vs. St. Francis Square, 2022Ponente: Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier St. Francis Square Realty Corporation (SFSRC), facing financial difficulties, entered rehabilitation proceedings in 2000, which triggered a stay order against Chinabank’s loan…
Grandfather Rule
The Grandfather Rule is used to determine the nationality of a corporation, especially when foreign ownership restrictions apply. It serves as a supplement to the Control Test to ensure the intent of…
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