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Estate Tax Amnesty is Extended
ESTATE TAX AMNESTY IS EXTENDED Good news for the heirs who still have remaining unsettled estates of their ancestors. Republic Act No. (RA) 11956, extending the Tax Amnesty…
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Is Marital Infidelity punishable under Republic Act No. 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (Anti-VAWC Act)?
IS Marital Infidelity punishable under THE Anti-VAWC LAW? Marital Infidelity is Psychological Violence under Republic Act No. 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004…
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What are Your Rights as Data Subject?
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern world, being online has become an integral part of our daily lives. The invention of the internet has transformed the way we communicate,…
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Duties and Responsibilities of Financial Service Providers and the Rights of Financial Consumers
Duties and Responsibilities of Financial Service Providers and the Rights of Financial Consumers The government passed Republic Act (RA) No. 11765, otherwise known as Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection…
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The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 5 (e) or Section 5 (i) of Republic Act 9262, the mere failure to provide financial support is not sufficient for a conviction.
The mere failure to provide financial support is not sufficient for a conviction under Republic Act No. 9262 - Acharon vs. People Christian was charged, and later on convicted by…
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Salient Provisions of the Anti-money Laundering Council 2022 Terrorism and Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) published the 2022 Terrorism and Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment, and covers the following salient points: Terrorism Threat, in the 2022 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) Report, the Philippines…
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Attention Credit Cardholders
Pursuant to BSP Circular No. 1165, banks and credit card issuers shall impose an interest on all credit card transactions not to exceed an annual interest rate of 36% except…
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Remo vs. Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Remo vs. Secretary of Foreign Affairs A married woman has an option, but not a duty, to use the surname of the husband in any of the ways provided by…