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.
Illegally Dismissed? Your Rights and Remedies Under Philippine Labor Law
Know your rights if illegally dismissed in the Philippines: reinstatement, full backwages, and how to file a labor complaint.
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.
Separation Pay in the Philippines: How to Compute It Correctly
Learn how separation pay is computed in the Philippines under the Labor Code, who qualifies, and what employees are entitled to receive.
13th Month Pay Computation Philippines: Who Gets It and How It Works
Learn the 13th month pay computation in the Philippines, who is entitled to receive it, and how to calculate it correctly.
Final Pay in the Philippines: What It Includes and the 30-Day Deadline
Final pay in the Philippines must be released within 30 days of separation. Learn what it includes and the rules on payment.
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.
Probationary Employment in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and Regularization
Know your rights during probationary employment in the Philippines, including the legal limits on probation periods and the rules for regularization.
Just Cause vs. Authorized Cause: The Two Legal Ways to Terminate an Employee
Understand the difference between just cause and authorized cause for employee termination in the Philippines under the Labor Code.
Overtime Pay in the Philippines: Rates and How to Compute It
Overtime pay in the Philippines: learn the legal rates, how to compute overtime, and what the Labor Code says about extra work hours.
Night Shift Differential in the Philippines: Who Gets It and How Much
Learn how night shift differential pay is computed in the Philippines, who qualifies, and the exact percentage required by law.
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.
Maternity Leave in the Philippines: 105 Days and Other Benefits Under R.A. 11210
Learn the 105-day maternity leave rule in the Philippines, who qualifies, how to avail it, and extra benefits under R.A. 11210.
DOLE SEnA Filing Procedure Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the DOLE SEnA filing procedure in the Philippines—how to file a labor complaint through the Single Entry Approach and get free mediation.
Retirement Pay in the Philippines Under R.A. 7641: Who Qualifies and How It's Computed
Learn who qualifies for retirement pay in the Philippines under R.A. 7641, how the half-month salary is computed, and what the compulsory retirement age is.
How to Register a Corporation in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to register a corporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, from name reservation to SEC issuance of the certificate of incorporation.
Corporation vs Partnership in the Philippines: Which Business Structure Is Right for You?
Compare corporation vs partnership in the Philippines: liability, taxes, management, and formation under the Revised Corporation Code and Civil Code.
Corporate Bylaws in the Philippines: What They Are and When You Must Adopt Them
Learn what corporate bylaws are in the Philippines, when they must be adopted, and the rules under the Revised Corporation Code.
Board Meeting Requirements in the Philippines: Quorum, Notice, and Minutes
Learn the legal requirements for board of directors meetings in the Philippines, including quorum, notice, and minutes under the Revised Corporation Code.
Corporate Housekeeping in the Philippines: A Compliance Checklist
A practical guide to corporate housekeeping in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, covering filings, meetings, and records.
How to Amend the Articles of Incorporation in the Philippines
Learn how to amend articles of incorporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including voting requirements and SEC filing steps.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions in the Philippines: A Guide to the Negative List
Learn how the Philippine Constitution and the Foreign Investments Act restrict foreign ownership, and how the Negative List works.
How to Dissolve a Corporation in the Philippines: Voluntary and Involuntary Paths
Learn how to dissolve a corporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including voluntary dissolution and involuntary revocation.
Stock vs. Non-Stock Corporations in the Philippines: Key Differences
Understand the key differences between stock and non-stock corporations in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including ownership, governance, and profit distribution.
SEC GIS and AFS Filing in the Philippines: A Complete Guide
Learn the SEC GIS and AFS filing requirements in the Philippines, deadlines, and penalties. A plain-language guide for corporations.