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What happens when a parent, still married to one spouse, enters into another marriage and seeks to have the children from that union legitimated? This case unpacks the boundaries of legitimation under Philippine law.
The E-Commerce Act protects Philippine business and governance by legitimizing and safeguarding digital online transactions, and paving the way for e-Government services and digital trust across industries, both in the local and global landscape
Infidelity and abandonment are not merely private matters; under the Anti-VAWC Law, they may constitute psychological violence when they result in mental or emotional anguish.
In an era where businesses and individuals alike rely heavily on digital platforms, cybercrime has become a global threat. The need for cybersecurity measures has become imperative, and in the Philippines, one of these is the Access Devices Regulation Act (RA 8484).
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A contract of sale is void if executed by one without ownership or authority to transfer the property, and the issuance of a certificate of title does not cure this defect; moreover, a buyer cannot be deemed an innocent purchaser for value when circumstances on record cast doubt on the seller’s ownership.
If the employee is suffering from any of the occupational diseases or illnesses listed under Section 32(A) of the POEA-SEC, such disease is deemed to be work-related, provided the conditions set therein are satisfied.
In today’s increasingly globalized world, legal disputes often cross national borders. It is not uncommon for individuals or businesses to secure favorable court decisions abroad and later seek to have those judgments recognized and enforced in the Philippines. Whether involving commercial disputes, family law matters, or monetary claims, the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments ensures that rights adjudicated abroad can be respected locally.
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There is constructive dismissal where “there is cessation of work because ‘continued employment is rendered impossible, unreasonable or unlikely, as an offer involving a demotion in rank or a diminution in pay’ and other benefits.
Gender equality has been a long-standing issue in almost every societal aspect imaginable in different parts of the world. While the world has seen major progress over the past half-century towards gender equality, gaps remain. One is in the labour force, where these gender-based gaps (equal pay) affect people’s livelihood and the exercise of their rights and capabilities.
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Not all cases of encroachment bring the case within the ambit of accion reivindicatoria, as in this case, where recovery of ownership is not sought. Respondent did not even allege that petitioners disputed her title. Hence, there is no reason for the ownership of the property to be conclusively determined through an accion reivindicatoria.