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Effect of illegitimate filiation of the representatives as qualified by the ruling in Aquino v. Aquino, G.R. Nos. 208912 and 209018, December 7, 2021
In the case of Aquino v. Aquino, G.R. Nos. 208912 and 209018, the Supreme Court held that a child whose parents did not marry each other can inherit from their grandparents by their right of representation, regardless of the grandparent’s marital status at the birth of the child’s parent.
Chain of Custody Rule
In the case of People of the Philippines v. Rosario, G.R. No. 235658, June 22, 2020, the Supreme Court held that to sustain a conviction for the offense of illegal sale or possession of dangerous drugs under R.A. No. 9155, it is of utmost importance to establish with moral certainty the identity of the confiscated drug. To remove any doubt or uncertainty on the identity and integrity of the seized drug, it must be shown that the substance illegally possessed or sold by the accused is the same substance offered and identified in court. This requirement is known as the Chain of Custody Rule under Republic Act No. 9165.
Establishments with less than ten employees: What are their employees’ benefits under the Labor Code?
Employees employed in establishments with less than ten (10) employees are entitled to most of the benefits provided in the Labor Code, and pertinent rules and regulations, except for the following: (1) Holiday Pay, (2) Service Incentive Leave, (3) Retirement Pay* (for retail, service and agricultural establishments/operations regularly employing not more than ten (10) employees.)
Anti-Money Laundering Act: Safe Harbor Provision
Under the Safe Harbor Provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), as amended, persons who file covered or suspicious transaction reports in the regular performance of their duties and in good faith shall not be subject to any administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings.