
A deep dive into AFASA (1)
Under Section 7 of AFASA, banks and financial institutions are authorized to impose a temporary hold on funds that are the subject of a disputed transaction.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read


Under Section 7 of AFASA, banks and financial institutions are authorized to impose a temporary hold on funds that are the subject of a disputed transaction.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

Despite Bartolome’s resignation letter, the Court held that he did not contemplate nor had any intention of resigning from TQAI were it not for the hostile and…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

“It (SC) held that when seeking a refund under Section 195 of the LGC, the assessment notice from the local treasurer must contain the factual and legal basis…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

“In conclusion, it is clear that while Congress is afforded the necessary mechanisms to fulfill its legislative role, the same must always be balanced with due…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

Sales or exchange of shares listed in the Philippine stock market are subject to stock transaction tax of 0.6 percent of the gross selling price of the stock…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

“Additionally, the principal must take due care in supervising and instructing those participating in the activity in the execution of their tasks.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

“The SC has provided the necessary guidelines on the application of the Community Service Act with existing remedies of the accused in its Administrative…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

The Court emphasized that judicial duties take precedence over administrative concerns, and that court personnel should not have been required to participate…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

An OFW can still exercise sole custody by granting provisional custody to another individual, such as their mother — in this case, Joselyn.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

“The law does not actually require proof that the victim became psychologically ill due to the psychological violence done by her abuser.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read
