June 16, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada FACTS: AAA and BBB were married on August 1, 2006 in Quezon City. Their union produced 2 children. In May 2007, BBB started working in Singapore as a chef, where he acquired permanent resident status in September 2008. This petition nonetheless indicates his address to be in Quezon City where …
June 15, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada This is a sample of an Affidavit of Loss, which you may need to make should you lose an item or document and desire its replacement. Note that the affidavit needs to be notarised by a Notary Public. Republic of the Philippines ) Province of __________________ …
June 12, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada The headlines today are awash with the so-called “Anti-Terror Bill,” the moniker adopted for Senate Bill 1083 and House Bill 6875. If approved by the President, this bill will become the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.” Comments and criticisms on the 2020 Anti-Terror Bill aside, the Philippines currently does have a …
June 10, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada If you have recently purchased real property, such as a parcel of land, a condominium unit or a house, the sale is usually subject to capital gains tax (CGT) payable to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Payment of the capital gains tax on sale of real property is required before …
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June 9, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada CUSTODIAL RIGHTS OF A PERSON Sec. 12: (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services …
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June 9, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada FACTS: On June 15, 2006, Petitioner Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) filed with the Office of the City Mayor of Manila a letter application for a permit to rally at the foot of the Mendiola Bridge on June 22, 2006 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to be participated …
June 8, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada Under Republic Act No. 10172, it is now easier for you to correct clerical or typographical errors in the certificate of birth. Specifically, under the law, you can correct clerical or typographical errors in the following details in the civil register: These changes or corrections can be done at your …
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June 4, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada FACTS: On November 11, 1931, Act No. 3846 was enacted, requiring all radio establishments / operators / stations to have a congressional franchise. In 1965 and pursuant to this law, Congress enacted R.A. 4551, granting Marcos J. Villaverde, Jr. and Winfred E. Villaverde a 50-year franchise to construct and operate …
February 21, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada [G.R. No. 103727. December 18, 1996.] INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE LATE DON MARIANO SAN PEDRO Y ESTEBAN, represented by its HEIR-JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR, ENGRACIO F. SAN PEDRO v. COURT OF APPEALS (Second Division), AURELIO OCAMPO et. al. & [G.R. No. 106496. December 18, 1996.] ENGRACIO SAN PEDRO et. al. v. THE …
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February 21, 2020 ~ attydelacalzada Facts: Chi Ming Tsoi and Gina Lao-Tsoi married on May 22, 1988 at the Manila Cathedral Intramuros Manila. After the celebration thereof and wedding reception, the newlyweds proceeded to the house of husband-defendant’s mother. Contrary to her expectations, instead of consummating their marriage, husband-defendant …
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