The Student Fare Discount Act (Republic Act No. 11314), signed into law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on 17 April 2019, provides for MANDATORY fare discount in favor of students. Here’s a summary of the Student Fare Discount Act. Continue reading
LABOR ADVISORY 05
Series of 2019
Payment of Wages for the Regular Holidays on April 9, 18 and 19, 2019 and Special (Non-working) Day on April 20, 2019
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 555 issued by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on August 15, 2018, the following rules for pay on regular holidays and special (non-working) days shall apply: Continue reading
[On 15 August 2018, Malacanang issued Proclamation No. 555, declaring the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2019.]
MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROCLAMATION No. 555
DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAY AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9422 dated 24 July 2007 amended Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987, by declaring certain days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays; Continue reading
The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160, Sections 399-422) provides for the creation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in each barangay. The Lupon Chairperson is tasked to mediate between the parties in a complaint. In case the mediation effort fails, the matter will be referred to the Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo. Continue reading
[The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice, requesting for comments on the updated Proposed Rules on Initial Coin Offering (ICO). According to the SEC, ICOs will help raise capital and resources for small and local businesses start-ups or ventures, and provide alternative investment opportunity for the investing public. While the deadline for submission of comments has passed, we are reproducing the full text of the Proposed Rules on Initial Coin Offering for future reference.] Continue reading
While some people refer to Republic Act No. 10909 (the “No Shortchanging Act of 2016”) as the “Exact Change Law”, this law covers more than the requirement to give the exact change to consumers. Here’s a quick discussion on R.A. 10909 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Continue reading
“Is my divorce valid in the Philippines?” In reply to this common query, we usually point to the previous articles in this Forum or politely state that we can only give legal information, as legal advice is for clients only. However, given the changing jurisprudence on the matter, we find it helpful to summarize the evolution of the rules regarding the recognition of a foreign divorce decree in the Philippines. Continue reading
Based the posts and memes in social media, it appears that the big fuss about Republic Act No. 11235 (Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act) is centered on the new requirement for a bigger license plates for motorcycles. This new law, however, is more than the size and design of the number plate. Continue reading
[On 20 February 2019, President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law (Republic Act No. 11210, An Act Increasing the Maternity Leave Period to One Hundred Five [105] Days for Female Workers with an Option to Extend for an Additional Thirty [30] Days Without Pay, and Granting an Additional Fifteen [15] Days for Solo Mothers, and for Other Purposes). R.A. 111210 is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1305 and House Bill No. 4113.] Continue reading
Republic Act No. 11222 (full text), also known as the Simulated Birth Rectification Act, was signed into law on 21 February 2019. This new law allows the rectification of simulated birth records and prescribing administrative adoption proceedings for the purpose. Continue reading