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Redundancy and Restructuring in the Philippines: Legal Requirements Employers Must Meet
Redundancy and restructuring in the Philippines require specific legal grounds, notice, and fair separation pay under the Labor Code. Here is what employers must know.
Board Meeting Requirements in the Philippines: Quorum, Notice, and Minutes
Learn the legal requirements for board of directors meetings in the Philippines, including quorum, notice, and minutes under the Revised Corporation Code.
Marine Insurance Claim in the Philippines: How to File and What the Law Says
Filing a marine insurance claim in the Philippines? Learn the rules on insurable interest, seaworthiness, notice of loss, and how the Insurance Code applies.
Privacy Notice Requirements in the Philippines: What the Data Privacy Act Requires
Privacy notice requirements in the Philippines flow from the Data Privacy Act and its IRR: tell people what data you collect, why, and how their rights work.
Redundancy Program Philippines: Requirements and Employer Checklist
A redundancy program in the Philippines must meet Labor Code requirements on written notice, fair criteria, and separation pay. Here is the employer's checklist.
Franchise Termination in the Philippines: Grounds, Notice, and Remedies
Franchise termination in the Philippines usually turns on the franchise agreement, the Intellectual Property Code, and the Revised Corporation Code. Learn the rules.
Plant Closure Requirements in the Philippines: A Guide for Employers
Understand plant closure requirements in the Philippines, including the Labor Code rules on retrenchment, notice periods, and separation pay for workers.
BIR Final Assessment Notice Protest in the Philippines: Step-by-Step
Received a BIR Final Assessment Notice? Learn the protest options and deadlines under Philippine tax rules, and how to dispute a deficiency tax assessment.
PAGCOR Special Class of BPO Accreditation Requirements: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to PAGCOR Special Class of BPO accreditation requirements, from the Letter of Intent and fees to the Notice to Commence Operations.
Resignation Notice Period Philippines: Rules on Rendering 30 Days
Resigning in the Philippines? Learn the 30-day notice rule, employer waivers, and what you're entitled to before your last day.
PAGCOR Offenses and Penalties for Remote Gaming Operations Explained
A plain-language guide to PAGCOR offenses and penalties for remote gaming operations, covering fines, show-cause notices, and license risks.
Data Privacy Act Compliance Checklist for Philippine Businesses
A practical Data Privacy Act compliance checklist for Philippine businesses covering NPC registration, privacy notices, security measures, and breach reporting.
Co-Owner Redemption: When Written Notice Can Be Dispensed With
The Supreme Court clarifies when a co-owner's right of legal redemption is barred despite absence of written notice under Article 1623.
Letter of Authority vs. Letter Notice: When a BIR Tax Assessment Is Void
The Supreme Court ruled that a BIR Letter Notice cannot substitute for a Letter of Authority—assessments without a valid LOA are void.
When Does a Lawyer's Suspension Start? SC Clarifies Constructive Notice
The Supreme Court rules that a lawyer's suspension can begin upon constructive receipt of the decision when the lawyer's whereabouts are unknown.
Tax Delinquency Sales: Why Notice to the Registered Owner Matters
The Supreme Court voids tax sales when LGUs notify only the tax declaration holder, not the registered owner. Learn the due process rule.
Due Process in Tax Assessments: When BIR Service of Notices Fails
Supreme Court voids BIR deficiency assessments served on unauthorized persons, stressing strict due process rules in tax collection.
Understanding Special Leave Benefits for Women: Insights From a Landmark Supreme Court Case
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the procedural requirements for special leave benefits for women, emphasizing the importance of the three-day notice rule in motions.
Jurisdiction and Due Process: When Courts Cannot Act Without Serving Notice
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when courts acquire jurisdiction over respondents and why proper service of notice is essential to due process.
Foreclosure Publication Rule: Why Missing the Notice Voids the Sale
Failure to publish a foreclosure notice under Act No. 3135 is a jurisdictional defect that invalidates the sale, as Baclig v. Rural Bank of Cabugao shows.
When Dismissal Fails Due Process: The Lapanday Foods Ruling on Valid Termination
Explore the Supreme Court's Lapanday Foods ruling on illegal dismissal, the twin notice rule, and what employers must prove to validly terminate employees.
Fare Adjustments and Due Process: Public Participation in Philippine Rail Fare Setting
The Supreme Court ruled on whether notice and hearing are required before the government can raise LRT and MRT fares, clarifying due process in rate-fixing.
Navigating Fare Adjustments: The Syjuco Ruling on DOTC Rate-Setting Powers
The Supreme Court upholds DOTC's fare-setting authority for LRT and MRT, clarifying notice and hearing requirements for rate adjustments.
Tolerance vs Title: Resolving Possession Disputes in Unlawful Detainer Cases
When does tolerated possession become unlawful detainer? The Supreme Court clarifies that a notice of adverse claim does not defeat a prior possessor's right to eject occupants.