The Maceda Law (R.A. No. 6552), also known as the Realty Installment Buyer Protection Act, protects buyers of real estate on installment payments against onerous and oppressive conditions. It applies to the…
Author: Atty. Bryan Villarosa
BP 22 Full Text
AN ACT PENALIZING THE MAKING OR DRAWING AND ISSUANCE OF A CHECK WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FUNDS OR CREDIT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Be it enacted by the Batasang Pambansa in session assembled: SECTION…
International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
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…
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 or Bouncing Checks Law
What is BP22? BP22 stands for “Batas Pambansa Bilang 22” (also coined as B.P. 22), commonly known as the Bouncing Checks Law. It is a law that penalizes the making, drawing, and…
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