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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.

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Illegal Recruitment Testimonial Evidence Trumps Lack OF Receipts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal recruitment cases where testimonial evidence outweighs the absence of receipts or documentary proof.

When Language Barriers Invalidate Estate Settlement Agreements

A Supreme Court ruling on when signing an English document without understanding it can void an estate settlement under Article 1332.