Employees may be entitled to continued 14th and 15th month pay if these bonuses have become an established company practice under Philippine labor law.…
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Can an illegitimate child inherit from a deceased father in the Philippines? Learn about inheritance rights, compulsory heirs, and the legal share of…
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Atty. Maan explains the legal requirements for syndicated estafa in the Philippines, clarifying why an unpaid ₱150,000 loan and multiple creditors do not…
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An employer may be held liable for damages when its delivery driver negligently injures a motorcycle rider while performing work duties. Under Article 2180 of…
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Can buyers return a defective brand-new hybrid vehicle and demand a replacement or refund? The Supreme Court has affirmed that consumers may pursue remedies…
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Atty. Nico A. Antonio explains when a company that purchases another corporation’s assets may be held liable for its unpaid debts under Philippine corporate…
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A Supreme Court ruling in University of the East v. Romeo A. Jader established that educational institutions have a duty to promptly inform students of their…
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The Supreme Court clarified that acquittal in a concubinage case does not automatically absolve a husband facing charges under Section 5(i) of Republic Act…
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A Supreme Court ruling in In Re: Social Media Posts of Edgar S. Dizon (B.M. No. 4734) clarifies that coaching Bar examinees, discussing past Bar examination…
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The legal advice column explains that under Article 124 of the Philippine Family Code, the sale of conjugal property without the required spousal consent or…
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