Author: Atty. Bryan Villarosa

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…

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…

Under Philippine law, annulment applies to both marriages and contracts that are considered voidable. A voidable marriage or contract is perfectly valid and binding, producing all civil effects, until it is invalidated…

A declaration of absolute nullity of marriage applies to marriages that are considered void ab initio (void from the very beginning). These marriages are deemed never to have taken place and produce…

To recover a personal property legally, the proper remedy is to file an action for replevin. Replevin is a provisional remedy used exclusively for the recovery of possession of personal or movable…

What is an Action for Quieting of Title? An action for quieting of title is a common law remedy grounded on equity. Its primary purpose is to remove any cloud, doubt, or…

Under Philippine law, the remedies for the recovery of property depend on whether the property is real (immovable) or personal (movable), and the nature of the right being asserted. Recovery of Real…