Law Blogs

Using an "Affidavit of Desistance" to withdraw a criminal complaint

An Affidavit of Desistance is a sworn statement by the complainant stating that he / she is no longer interested in pursuing a complaint or criminal case.

Need to donate a house? A lot? Do it using a "Deed of Donation"

A Deed of Donation transfers property from the owner (the “donor”) to another person (the “donee”) through donation. The Deed of Donation is usually executed for the love, gratuity and affection the donor has for the donee (e.g. from a parent to a child).

How to use an "Affidavit of Cohabitation" for marriage

If you have been living together with your partner for at least 5 years, you may be exempted from getting a marriage license by using an "Affidavit of Cohabitation"

COVID-19 now a work-related disease compensated by the Government

Employees who contract COVID-19 due to work are entitled to aid from the Government

DOLE issues guidelines promoting COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

DOLE issues Labor Advisory No. 08, series of 2021 promoting COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

DOLE issues guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

DOLE issues Labor Advisory No. 03, series of 2021 giving guidelines to employers on administering COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

Client Stories: The Stratisan Consulting

We sat down with Therese Gallenero to learn about Stratisan, a boutique digital creative studio and online reputation firm she recently co-founded.

Can you still get 13th month pay this year despite COVID-19?

In this article, Atty. Rami Hourani discusses with us the legal obligations of employers to pay 13th month pay in light of COVID-19

Q&A with Atty. Rami Amer Hourani - What happens if a lessee fails to pay rent?

COVID-19 has left many Filipinos and businesses unable to pay rent. We interviewed Atty. Rami Hourani regarding your legal options as both a lessor and lessee if rent is unpaid.