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Holiday Economics in the Philippines

2009-11-03T00:23:41-08:00

We celebrate holidays to commemorate an event or a person of special significance to the country. While the declaration of holidays is supposed to bring unity, it sometimes results to confusion in the workplace, even if unintended. Rationalizing national holidays Republic Act No. (“R.A.”) 9492 was passed in 2007, reflecting the practice of moving certain holidays to [...] Related posts:R.A. 9492 – holiday economics, movable holidaysLong August weekends ahead; computation of holiday payEid’l Adha as National Holiday: Computation of Holiday Pay for November 27 and 28, 2009

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Eid’l Adha (November 27-28): Regional Holiday

2009-10-31T18:48:54-07:00

(Malacanang earlier issued Proclamation 1808, declaring November 27 and 28, 2009 as “national holidays”, in observance of Eid’l Adha, one of Islam’s greatest feasts. Many were wondering why it’s a national holiday, when RA 9492 provides that it’s a regional holiday. Proclamation 1808-A was subsequently issued, providing that Eid’l Adha is a regional holiday in [...] Related posts:Eid’l Adha as National Holiday: Computation of Holiday Pay for November 27 and 28, 2009Holiday Economics in the PhilippinesOctober 12 is a Regular Holiday (Eidlâ€™l Fitr – Feast Of Ramadhan)

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Eid’l Adha as National Holiday: Computation of Holiday Pay for November 27 and 28, 2009

2009-10-28T20:45:31-07:00

(Malacanang declared November 27 and 28, 2009 as “national holidays”, in observance of Eid’l Adha, one of Islam’s greatest feasts. Many were wondering if “national holiday” means a regular holiday or a special holiday. This is clarified in the Labor Advisory issued by DOLE. The full text of Proclamation No. 1808 and the DOLE Labor [...] Related posts:Eid’l Adha (November 27-28): Regional HolidayLong August weekends ahead; computation of holiday payHoliday Economics in the Philippines

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Dam Operator liable for Negligence in Flooding

2009-10-14T03:06:33-07:00

The recent flooding recently caused by the heavy rainfall brought by Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng has caused tremendous damage to life and property. Also recently, there are threats to sue the dam operators who were allegedly negligent in releasing water too late and without sufficient warning. This brings to mind the old case of National [...] No related posts.

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Dean’s Cup: The UP Law Invitational Triathlon and Fun Run

2009-08-27T01:48:44-07:00

Want to help a good (legal) cause and stay fit at the same time? Then the Dean’s Cup: The First UP Law Invitational Triathlon and Fun Run is for you. This is for the benefit of the UP Office of the Legal Aid. “The Office of Legal Aid (OLA) houses the clinical education program of the [...] No related posts.

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Annulment in the Philippines: Questions and Answers (Part 4)

2009-08-16T19:49:34-07:00

This is part of the continuing installment of discussions on annulment or declaration of nullity. We cannot answer each question because of certain limitations. Related questions are lumped and discussed in general. Before posting a question, kindly search the related articles in this site. Otherwise, please be patient and wait for future discussions that may [...] Related posts:Annulment in the Philippines: Questions and Answers (Part 3)Annulment, Divorce and Legal Separation in the Philippines: Questions and AnswersAnnulment in the Philippines: Questions and Answers (Part 2)

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Lack of parental consent or parental advice: Effect on validity of marriage

2009-08-16T18:28:21-07:00

I was 20 years old when I got married, but my parents didn’t know that I was married. Is my marriage valid? A number of discussions, through the comments in various posts, center on the validity of marriage without the knowledge or consent of parents. Let’s have a general discussion on this one. Can I use [...] Related posts:Marriage Settlement (Prenuptial Agreement) and Introduction to Property Relations in MarriageEffect of Annulment in a Criminal Case for BigamyGuidelines on Judicial Solemnization of Marriage

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Thoughtless Extravagance in times of Acute Public Want

2009-08-11T23:11:14-07:00

In 2008, Baguio City suspended the issuance of permits for motorcades along its roads, citing the a Civil Code provision against splurging during critical times. In 2002, a court in Nueva Vizcaya issued a “temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members from buying 13 luxury vehicles” for their own individual use, citing the [...] Related posts:Accountability of Public Officers

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Liability of a Co-Maker: Distinguished from Guarantor

2009-08-10T23:53:50-07:00

Maybe you’ve been asked by a friend to sign as a co-maker in a loan. You’re then asked to sign a promissory note or a debt instrument which designates you as a co-maker. There should be no problem with this, as the principal is usually someone we know and trust. I’ve seen, however, co-makers [...] Related posts:The Truth in Lending Act explainedAdditional Rules on Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) on Foreclosures of Real Estate MortgageCriminal Cases and Insolvency

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Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (RA 9208): A Primer

2009-08-10T20:17:52-07:00

(A recent news article warns foreigners from marrying Filipino women in exchange for their kidneys or other organs. Two laws were cited: the law against mail-order brides and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. Since we already have a previous discussion on the prohibition against mail-order brides, let’s have a brief discussion on Republic Act [...] Related posts:Employers’ duty under the Anti-Sexual Harassment ActThe Anti-Rape Law of 1997The Anti-Hazing Law (R.A. 8049; full text)

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