Distinguished and Dependable Full-Service Law Firm in the Philippines

WHO WE ARE

Aranas Cruz Araneta Parker & Faustino Law Offices (ACAPF Law) is a one-stop shop for all your legal requirements. From business registration in the Philippines, to operations and advisory in all areas of business and investment law, ACAPF Law is fully equipped and experienced to professionally handle all your legal concerns. We guaranty personalized service and attention while we protect and promote your best interests, making sure to involve you in all stages of our engagement.

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

Taxation

Corporate Law and Investment Advisory

Litigation

Labor and Employment Law

Regulatory Practice

Special Projects

Intellectual Property

Immigration

Insurance

NEWS AND UPDATES

The Hybrid Hype

Even for vehicles that are marketed or labeled by manufacturers as hybrid vehicles, not all of them fit the legal...
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Reinforcing due process in real property taxation

The evolving landscape of tax collection procedures is also highlighted as tax laws change over time, rendering previous precedents potentially...
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Balancing the game: UAAP student-athlete allowances

Balancing the game: UAAP student-athlete allowances
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What you should know about 13th month pay

The 13th Month Pay is likewise paid to a rank-and-file employee who resigned or had his services terminated before the...
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Going solo with limited liabilities

OPCs tend to better ensure business continuity
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Why the ICC can pursue drug war probe

The ICC has complementary jurisdiction, which means that it has the jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute if the Philippines is...
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Trust issues

United Nations Philippines Resident Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez can’t help but note that ‘polarization and a deficit of trust among different...
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Liberality in administrative agencies

In resolving this issue, Respondent CBAA was duty-bound to review the factual antecedents of the case and to apply thereon...
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Mandatory child support

The action for support shall be filed with the Family Court that has jurisdiction over the place where the child...
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Transfer of stock shares

It must be noted that whether or not the shares of stock are evidenced by a stock certificate, the transfer...
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The SIM Card Registration Law and our privacy rights (1)

With at least 120 million mobile subscribers in the country, it is not surprising that fraudsters would scour the digital...
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When waiting means everything

According to the Court of Tax Appeals Third Division, the Light Rail Transit did not protest the formal assessment notice,...
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Legal remedies to fake land title claims

It is a common law remedy grounded on equity the purpose of which is to obtain a decision that a...
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Extent of autonomy

While the freedom to contract is guaranteed, it is thus important to know the extent and limitations of the terms...
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Guidelines in prosecuting tax law violations

A formal assessment by the CIR is unnecessary to impose civil liability for unpaid taxes
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Most of us are ‘data subjects’

However, it is not uncommon for data subjects to be overwhelmed by numerous lengthy forms and privacy notices when accessing...
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Paying taxes made easy

One cannot overemphasize the importance of taxes to a functioning government
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Mergers, tax exemptions

In ruling that the parties were not liable for Donor’s Tax, the BIR pointed out that in mergers, there is...
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Termination of employment

The 30-day notice period must be observed by the employee when he is voluntarily resigning voluntarily [...]
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Discount, tax benefits for solo parents

Both the law and the BIR issuance are prime readings not only for solo parents but also for business establishments...
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