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Do dolphins and other resident marine mammals have the legal standing to sue? | 18 January 2024
The need to give the Resident Marine Mammals legal standing [to sue] has been eliminated by the Rules on Environmental Procedures, which allows any Filipino citizen, as a steward of nature, to bring a suit to enforce our environmental laws.
Strike in the Government Office (Executive Order No. 180) | 17 January 2024
The Civil Service laws and rules governing concerted activities and strikes in the government service shall be observed, subject to any legislation that may be enacted by Congress. (Section 14, Executive Order No, 180)
Contents of an Insurance Policy | 16 January 2024
An insurance policy is a written instrument where a contract of insurance is set forth. (Section 49, R.A. No. 10607 or the Insurance Code of the Philippines) It is a written document embodying the terms and stipulations of the contract of insurance between the insured and the insurer.
Procedure for Change of First Name under Rule 103 of the Revised Rules of Court | 15 January 2024
A person desiring to change his name shall file a petition to the Regional Trial Court of the city or province where he has been residing for at least three (3) years prior to the filing of the petition. (Section 1, Rule 103, Rules of Court)
Illegal Recruitment vs. Estafa | 14 January 2024
The conviction for illegal recruitment will not preclude the personal liability for estafa. The elements of estafa and the elements of the crime of illegal recruitment require different elements. (People of the Philippines vs. Marissa Bayker, G.R. No. 170192, February 10, 2016)
2024 Holiday Pay Rules (Labor Advisory No. 27, Series of 2023) | 10 January 2024
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 368, series of 2023, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Labor Advisory No. 27, Series of 2023, which provides for guidelines regarding payment of wages for regular holidays and special (non-working) day for the year 2024.