
NPC guidelines on personal data processing in court
The NPC advisory considers processing specific personal information as ‘necessary’ when it is adequate, relevant, suitable, and not excessive in relation to…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read


The NPC advisory considers processing specific personal information as ‘necessary’ when it is adequate, relevant, suitable, and not excessive in relation to…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

DSPs, whether resident or nonresident, shall be liable for assessing, collecting, and remitting the VAT on the digital services consumed in the Philippines.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

“The DTI-FTEB rejected Robinsons Appliances’ arguments, asserting that retailers are responsible for ensuring compliance with mandatory certification standards.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

The remedies under the Philippine Lemon Law and the Consumer Act of the Philippines are alternative remedies granted to the consumer, who is free to choose to…
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Backwages for an illegally or constructively dismissed probationary employee must be computed only up to the end of their probationary employment contract, and…
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The Supreme Court explained that since there was no legal separation in the first marriage, the fact that the legal wife also contracted another marriage does…
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Lacoste, which holds Trademark Registration 64239 for its ‘Crocodile Device’ logo in the Philippines since 1964, argued that it possesses exclusive rights to…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

“To guide the bench, the bar, and the public, the Supreme Court adopted guidelines in determining and applying the conduct prejudicial to the best interest of…
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Marital infidelity is a form of domestic violence that not only violates the marital vows of faithfulness and commitment but also causes severe psychological…
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“The SC concluded in Lanuza that the totality of evidence presented showed that the husband did not understand and failed to comply with his obligations.
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