Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
NPC Registration in the Philippines: Requirements and Who Must Register
Learn who must register with the National Privacy Commission under the Data Privacy Act, the registration requirements for data processing systems, and how to comply.
Resignation Notice Period Philippines: Rules on Rendering 30 Days
Resigning in the Philippines? Learn the 30-day notice rule, employer waivers, and what you're entitled to before your last day.
Constructive Dismissal in the Philippines: What It Is and How to Prove It
Constructive dismissal in the Philippines occurs when an employer makes work conditions unbearable, forcing resignation. Learn how to prove it.
Service Incentive Leave in the Philippines: Who Is Entitled to 5 Days
Service incentive leave Philippines: learn who gets 5 paid days, who is exempt, and how unused leave is paid.
Doing Business in the Philippines: License Requirements for Foreign Corporations
Learn the license requirements for a foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including the application process and key compliance steps.
BIR Registration for New Businesses in the Philippines: Steps and Requirements
Complete guide to BIR registration for new businesses in the Philippines: forms, documentary requirements, and step-by-step process to register and comply.
Annual Income Tax Return in the Philippines: Who Files and When
Learn who must file the annual income tax return in the Philippines, the filing deadlines, and key compliance rules under the National Internal Revenue Code.
Withholding Tax on Compensation in the Philippines: How It Works
Learn how withholding tax on compensation in the Philippines works, who deducts it, and what employees should know about income tax.
Estate Tax in the Philippines: Rate, Deadlines, and How to Settle an Estate
Learn the estate tax Philippines rate, who pays it, and the steps to file and settle a decedent's estate under the TRAIN Law.
Documentary Stamp Tax in the Philippines: What It Applies To and Rates
Learn what documentary stamp tax in the Philippines applies to, who pays it, and how the BIR collects this national internal revenue tax.
How to Protest a BIR Tax Assessment in the Philippines
Learn the step-by-step procedure to protest a BIR tax assessment in the Philippines, including deadlines, required documents, and remedies under the NIRC.
Annulment vs. Legal Separation in the Philippines: What's the Difference?
Understand the key differences between annulment and legal separation in the Philippines, including grounds, effects on marriage, and legal procedures.
Annulment Grounds in the Philippines Under the Family Code: A Complete Guide
Learn the legal grounds for annulment in the Philippines under the Family Code, including void marriages, psychological incapacity, and the filing process.
Child Support in the Philippines: Who Pays and How Much
Learn how child support works in the Philippines, who is required to pay, and how courts determine the amount.
How to File a Small Claims Case in the Philippines
Step-by-step guide on how to file a small claims case in the Philippines for money owed, with practical tips for first-time litigants.
Barangay Conciliation in the Philippines: When It's Required Before Filing a Case
Learn when barangay conciliation is required in the Philippines before filing a case in court, plus the exceptions and process under the law.
How to File a Civil Case in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Overview
Learn how to file a civil case in the Philippines, from demand letters to trial, in this plain-language step-by-step guide.
Unlawful Detainer vs. Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Ejectment Cases Explained
Unlawful detainer vs forcible entry in the Philippines: learn the key differences, who files what, and how ejectment cases work.
Cyberlibel in the Philippines: What R.A. 10175 Covers
Cyberlibel in the Philippines is punishable under R.A. 10175. Learn what the law covers, who can be held liable, and the penalties involved.
Collection of Sum of Money Philippines: Legal Options Explained
Learn the legal options for collection of sum of money in the Philippines, including demand letters, court actions, and enforcement under the Civil Code.
Data Breach Notification in the Philippines: The 72-Hour Rule
Learn the 72-hour data breach notification rule in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act, including who must notify, what to report, and penalties.
Privacy Impact Assessment in the Philippines: When It's Required
Learn when a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is required in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR.
Data Privacy Consent Philippines: When You Need It and When You Don't
Learn when consent is required under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, how to obtain valid consent, and when processing is lawful without it.
Cross-Border Data Transfers Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act
Learn the rules for cross-border data transfers in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act, including lawful bases, accountability, and compliance.