International Humanitarian Law (IHL), also known as the laws of war or laws of armed conflict, is a body of international rules established by treaties and custom that regulates the conduct of…
Author: Atty. Bryan Villarosa
Common Law Partner
The property relations and legal rights of common-law partners (a man and a woman living together as husband and wife without the benefit of marriage) depend primarily on whether they possess any…
Maceda Law
The Maceda Law, officially known as the Realty Installment Buyer Protection Act (Republic Act No. 6552), protects buyers of real estate on installment payments from onerous and oppressive conditions. Coverage and Exclusions…
Can One Petition for Bail before an Information is Filed in Court?
Yes, a person can petition for bail even before a formal complaint or Information is filed in court. Here are the rules governing a petition for bail before the filing of an…
Preparation and Notarization of Last Will and Testament
Under Philippine law, the preparation and execution of a last will and testament strictly depend on whether the testator chooses to execute a notarial (ordinary) will or a holographic will. Regardless of…
Ending a Marriage: The Legal Differences Between Separation and Annulment
Annulment and legal separation are two distinct legal remedies for troubled marriages, primarily differing in their effect on the marital bond and the time the grounds occurred. Here are the key distinctions…
A Business Owner’s Guide to Real Property Tax & Declarations
Nature and Situs Real property tax (RPT) is an annual ad valorem tax levied on lands, buildings, machinery, and other improvements. The situs of taxation is strictly the location of the property….
BP 22 vs. Estafa: Understanding Bouncing Checks Law
Issuing a bouncing check can give rise to two separate criminal offenses: Violation of B.P. Blg. 22 (Bouncing Checks Law) and Estafa under Article 315(2)(d) of the Revised Penal Code. Filing cases…
Cyber Libel in the Philippines: Elements, Penalties, and Defense
Cyber Libel is not a new or separate crime (in relation traditional libel under Revised Penal Code); rather, it is the unlawful or prohibited act of libel as defined in Article 355…
Naturalization
Nature and Principles of Naturalization Naturalization is the legal act of adopting a foreigner into the political body of a nation, clothing them with the privileges of a citizen. Modes of Naturalization…
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