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Feb 18, 2026 estate tax train law inheritance bir family home deduction

Estate Tax in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Heirs and Beneficiaries

Learn the Philippine estate tax rules: the 6% rate, deductions, filing deadlines, exemptions, and penalties under the TRAIN Law.

Oct 16, 2022 administrative law residency requirements civil service local government csc government appointments

Residency Requirements for Government Positions: The Binay Case Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court’s ruling in CSC v. Binay clarifies residency rules for local government appointments and why accuracy in your Personal Data Sheet matters.

Sep 16, 2009 election law residency requirement domicile local government code comelec disqualification

Residency vs. Domicile in Philippine Elections: The Pundaodaya Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies that voter registration and property ownership do not prove election residency, which legally means domicile.

Jul 18, 1999 election law residency requirement domicile candidate qualification comelec jurisprudence

Residency Requirement for Philippine Candidates: The Domino Doctrine on Domicile

Philippine election law equates residency with domicile. The Domino case shows why voter registration and genuine intent matter for candidates.