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Marital Rape (Insights from People of the Philippines v. Jumawan)
Husbands do not have property rights over their wives’ bodies. Sexual intercourse, albeit within the realm of marriage, if not consensual, is rape. This is the clear State policy expressly legislated in Section 266-A of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), as amended by Republic Act No. 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law of 1997.
11 Golden Rules of Employee Discipline and Termination is now on its 6th run!
Are you ready to boost your management skills and confidently navigate the challenges of employee discipline? This webinar is designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and legal insights you need to handle sensitive workplace situations with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
How foreign corporations can do business in the Philippines
Our country endeavors to attract, promote and welcome productive investments from foreign entities, in activities which significantly contribute to national industrialization and socio-economic development to the extent that foreign investment is allowed in such activity by the Constitution and relevant laws (Sec. 2, R.A. No. 8179). With this, many foreign corporations choose to invest by engaging in business in the Philippines. In doing so, however, our laws have imposed certain conditions before foreign corporations may legally operate their enterprises in the country.
Long-term foreign lease over lands in the Philippines
Many foreigners find the Philippines to be an attractive place to invest their money, and to establish their own enterprises. Because of the relative affordability of organizing a business in our country, there is no reason why the Philippines cannot be transformed into an investment hub of various countries in this part of the globe. We could also throw in the fact that investors from English speaking countries find it easy to adapt in the Philippines because of the Filipinos’ fluency in speaking their language. All of these factors contribute in making our country a bright investment prospect.However, there are restrictions on nationality when it comes to owning and acquiring lands in the Philippines. Under our Constitution, only Filipino citizens and corporations with at least 60% Filipino ownership are allowed to own land. This restriction poses an obstacle on many foreign investors who would want to do business in the country. Thus, many of them simply entered into long-term leases of private lands, which they are allowed to do, as long as they comply with all the conditions imposed by law.
Are you concerned about potential labor disputes, costly DOLE penalties, or compliance missteps?
Navigating Philippine labor laws can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Labor Law Certification Training: A Comprehensive Guide to Employment Laws is now on its 12th run! Register now!
Splitting a Single Cause of Action and its Effects
A cause of action may give rise to several reliefs, but only one action can be filed. A single cause of action or entire claim or demand cannot be split up or divided into two or more different actions. (Rivera Golf Club, Inc.v. CCA Holdings, B.V., G.R. No. 173783, June 17, 2015)
Proven ways in debt collection
No business can survive without sufficient funds, as every action done in its operations generally has corresponding costs attached to it. When it comes to finances, however, one of the most common challenges faced by many businesses is the difficulty of collecting from their debtors the amounts owed to them. So, how is debt collection being carried out?
Will the Recovery of a Carnapped Vehicle Bar an Insurance Claim?
In cases where the insured’s car is wrongfully taken without consent from a service or repair shop—such as for a joyride during which it is destroyed in an accident—the insurer is still liable to pay for the total loss of the vehicle under the theft clause of the policy.