A child in conflict with the law is one who is below 18 years old, alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as having committed an offense under Philippine Laws. In any case involving a child in conflict with the law, the victim has the following rights:
Continue reading[Republic Act No. 11213, also known as the “Tax Amnesty Act”, was signed by the President on 14 February 2019. The provisions vetoed by the President are indicated in the full text, below.]
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[P537, the new minimum wage for non-agricultural workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), was announced by Secretary Silvestre Bello III of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The P25 increase (PHP512 + P25) is contained in Wage Order No. NCR-22. 16 out of the 17 Regional Boards issued new wage orders, granting minimum wage increases. This post will be updated to include the full text of the Wage Orders and date of effectivity.] Continue reading
[Prior to the enactment of Republic Act No. 9255, an illegitimate child, or a child born outside of a valid wedlock, may ONLY use the surname of the mother and, regardless of any circumstances, is prohibited from using the father’s surname. Before the amendment, Article 176 of the Family Code provides that: “Illegitimate children shall use the surname and shall be under the parental authority of their mother, and shall be entitled to support in conformity with this Code.” As the law now stands, there is an OPTION to use the surname of the mother or, if the required documents are submitted, the surname of the father. The details are found in the Philippine Statistics Authority’s Administrative Order No. 1; full text below.]
Continue readingIn a move meant to better protect domestic workers, the Philippine Congress passed a law known as the “Domestic Workers Act” or “Batas Kasambahay”. On 18 January 2013, President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10361 (full text; see also Implementing Rules and Regulations), instituting policies for the protection and welfare of domestic helpers. Considering that it equally affects the domestic helpers and the employers, let’s get to know what’s provided in this law.
Continue readingThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued, on 31 January 2018, Revenue Regulations No. 11-2018, concerning withholding income tax, to implement the changes under Republic Act No. 10963, also known as the “Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)” Law. RR 11-2018 amends certain provisions of Revenue Regulations No. 2-98, as amended. The regulations cover, among others, taxpayers categorized as top withholding agents. Continue reading
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Continue readingThe Price Act (Republic Act No. 7581, as amended by R.A. 10623) fleshes out the policy of the Philippines to ensure the availability of basic necessities and prime commodities at reasonable prices at all times without denying legitimate business a fair return on investment, as well as the policy to provide effective and sufficient protection to consumers against hoarding, profiteering and cartels with respect to the supply, distribution, marketing and pricing of said goods, especially during periods of calamity, emergency, widespread illegal price manipulation and other similar situations.
Continue readingThere are concepts in law, litigation in particular, that are considered basic for lawyers, but confusing for the layperson. A general query we received highlighted the need to discuss these basic concepts, consistent with the purpose of this Forum to help in the Court’s effort to educate the public on the law, considering that ignorance of the law excuses no one.
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