Simple arson under section 1 of PD1613 with a punishment of prision mayor. Destructive arson under the new Article 320 of RPC as restored by RA 7659 (Sourced from destructive arson under section 2 of PD 1613 and Section…
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Ultimate Guide to Life Insurance
When it comes to protecting your family from economic uncertainties and helping them pursue their dreams, choosing the right Philippine life insurance is the most important decision you’ll ever make. How does…
Inspirational Quotes from Cases 1
The highest court of the land does not all the time speak in highfalutin legalese words but sometimes speaks in languages that are highly-relatable to the most ordinary man, endearing, spiritual, and…
Lopez vs. Orosa Digest
“Material Man’s Lien Does Not Extend to Land” Petitioner FILED a petition against defendants on the grounds that as a creditor/material man of the building, he has the superior lien to both…
UP vs. delos Angeles Digest
“Resorting to Court Not Needed for Rescission” Parties: UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, petitioner, vs. WALFRIDO DE LOS ANGELES, in his capacity as JUDGE of the COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE IN QUEZON CITY,…
Rizal Cement v. Villareal Digest
“A True Owner Reacts” Facts Private (R) Villlareal et. al. filed with CFI Rizal Application for Registration, alleging that they acquired the two agricultural lands by purchase from spouses Cervo, no encumbrance,…
Cruz v. De Leon
“Possessor Must Be Respected and Protected” GR No. and Date: 6546, Juan 15, 1912Ponente: TorresParties: Gregoria Cruz et. al. vs. Domingo De Leon et. al. (about 30) Facts In Aug 1907, Cruz…
Adoption
The primary legal source for domestic adoption in the Philippines is RA 8552. Its short name is Domestic Adoption Act of 1998 and its complete name is AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RULES…
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax meaning is the final tax assessed on the presumed gain derived by citizens and resident aliens, as well as estates and trusts, from the sale of or exchange of…
Bigamy
any person who shall contract a second or subsequent marriage before the former marriage has been legally dissolved, or before the absent spouse has been declared presumptively dead by means of a…