Aranas Cruz Araneta Parker & Faustino Law Offices

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

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Corporate Law and Investment Advisory

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Litigation

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Labor and Employment Law

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Regulatory Practice

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Special Projects

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Intellectual Property

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Immigration

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Insurance

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NEWS AND UPDATES

The Hybrid Hype

Christine Anne Marie Tan / February 28, 2024

Even for vehicles that are marketed or labeled by manufacturers as hybrid vehicles, not all of them fit the legal...

Reinforcing due process in real property taxation

Juan Romulo Taleon / February 28, 2024

The evolving landscape of tax collection procedures is also highlighted as tax laws change over time, rendering previous precedents potentially...

Balancing the game: UAAP student-athlete allowances

Lean Carlo Macoto / February 28, 2024

Balancing the game: UAAP student-athlete allowances

What you should know about 13th month pay

Mary Jasmin Zennaia Balasolla / February 28, 2024

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

Going solo with limited liabilities

Jose Roger Arroz / February 28, 2024

OPCs tend to better ensure business continuity

Why the ICC can pursue drug war probe

Christine Anne Marie Tan / February 28, 2024

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

Trust issues

Christine Anne Marie Tan / February 28, 2024

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

Liberality in administrative agencies

Juan Romulo Taleon / February 28, 2024

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

Mandatory child support

Henio Pajarito / February 28, 2024

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

Transfer of stock shares

Mary Jasmin Zennaia Balasolla / February 28, 2024

It must be noted that whether or not the shares of stock are evidenced by a stock certificate, the transfer...

The SIM Card Registration Law and our privacy rights (1)

Jose Roger Arroz / February 28, 2024

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

When waiting means everything

Juan Romulo Taleon / February 28, 2024

According to the Court of Tax Appeals Third Division, the Light Rail Transit did not protest the formal assessment notice,...

Legal remedies to fake land title claims

Henio Pajarito / February 28, 2024

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

Extent of autonomy

Romeo Cabuhat / February 28, 2024

While the freedom to contract is guaranteed, it is thus important to know the extent and limitations of the terms...

Guidelines in prosecuting tax law violations

Mary Jasmin Zennaia Balasolla / February 28, 2024

A formal assessment by the CIR is unnecessary to impose civil liability for unpaid taxes

Most of us are ‘data subjects’

aranaslawph admin / February 23, 2024

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

Paying taxes made easy

Lean Carlo Macoto / February 9, 2024

One cannot overemphasize the importance of taxes to a functioning government

Mergers, tax exemptions

Juan Romulo Taleon / March 24, 2023

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

Termination of employment

Henio Pajarito / March 16, 2023

The 30-day notice period must be observed by the employee when he is voluntarily resigning voluntarily [...]

Discount, tax benefits for solo parents

Vanessa Arrha De Leon / March 9, 2023

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