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Mocking Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is a Crime in the Philippines
What Republic Act No. 9442 Says About Public Ridicule & Legal Penalties
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Navigating Child Support in the Philippines
Knowing the legal principles surrounding child support, helping parents understand both their rights and responsibilities.
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Understanding Malum Prohibitum in Criminal Law
"Crimes are criminal not because they are inherently bad, but because the act is prohibited by the law of the state."
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The Airwaves Are No Longer for Hoarding
No more tearing up the same road twice. The law finally caught up with common sense.
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Rhetorically satisfying. Logically empty.
Discrediting the source is not the same as disproving the point.
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No Motive to Lie: The Logic Behind Ante Litem Motam
Why courts trust evidence born before anyone had reason to lie.
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The Child, the Crime, and the Law
A child may harm without truly understanding wrong. The law, at its best, knows the difference.
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Consensus Facit Matrimonium: Consent makes the marriage
This is the foundational principle of marriage law.
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Self-defense
The primary legal basis for self-defense is found in Article 11, paragraph 1, of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
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Animal Welfare Laws in the Philippines
Did you know? Animals are also protected by our laws!
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Unreasonable Searches and the Birth of the Exclusionary Rule in the Philippines
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures: The Doctrine of Exclusion
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Prima Facie, Explained
A case that is sufficient to prove a fact unless disproved by contrary evidence.
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On February 28, 2025, our lawyers, paralegals, and trainees convened to have a comprehensive discussion focused on dissecting recent jurisprudence and significant court orders and rulings. The meeting
The discussions provided platform for our legal professionals to: * Stay abreast of the latest legal developments * Enhance their understanding of emerging legal trends
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Philippine SC: Love and Marriage Rulings
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has rendered several decisions related to LOVE and MARRIAGE, especially concerning CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, FAMILY LAW and EQUALITY.
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Gabay sa Paglalagay ng Pangalan ng Ama sa Birth Certificate
Paano ang proseso ng pagdadagdag ng pangalan ng ama sa birth certificate ng isang bata?
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How Judges Speak Without Making Law
"Not every word from the bench binds the books — some are merely whispers of wisdom the court leaves behind."
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Beyond Blame: The Three Tests of Causo Fortuito
Acts of God vs. Acts of Negligence: Know the Difference
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