litigation

Dealings with unregistered lands

While transactions affecting unregistered lands covered by an unrecorded contract might be valid and binding on the parties themselves, the…

4 years ago

Wag mo akong ma-Terry, Terry! (Validity of stop-frisk searches)

Article III, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution deems ‘inviolable’ the right of the people against unreasonable searches and seizures

4 years ago

Legal repercussions of marital infidelity

Under the Revised Penal Code, a person who commits marital infidelity is criminally liable for adultery or concubinage, as the…

4 years ago

Fringe benefit: Taxing employee benefits

Under our tax laws, a fringe benefit refers to goods, services or other benefits furnished or granted by an employer,…

4 years ago

Walked out or kicked out?

An employer may contend that an employee has voluntarily resigned as a defense against an allegation of illegal dismissal

4 years ago

Legislative power and citizenship

The foreigner must still take an Oath of Allegiance before an officer duly authorized to take an oath, and its…

4 years ago

On easement of right of way

A common problem among neighboring property owners is the designation of a right of way. Questions such as how it…

4 years ago

A look at BIR open cases

Aside from the penalty, it is important to monitor for and close any discovered open cases because the BIR will…

4 years ago

There are taxes in E-Sabong

Income received by the Cockpit Owner/Operator for the use of the cockpit arenas/venues from the E-Sabong Operator shall be subject…

4 years ago

Tax considerations on transfers of unlisted shares of stock

It is incumbent upon the taxpayer to prove that the transaction wherein FMV is less than the purchase price is…

4 years ago