Bits of Law

Recently, it has gained traction as the Supreme Court (SC) released its ruling on Josef v. Ursua, affirming the rights of same-sex couples to co-ownership of property under the Family Code of the Philippines.

In the case here in the Philippines, the Supreme Court ruled a marriage void ab initio or void from the beginning for a spouse’s (petitioner) “controlling” and “domineering” behavior, assessed to be due to a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) with paranoid features.

The IFRS serves as an international standard for financial reporting. It is adapted and used in more than 168 jurisdictions. However, this does not mean that all of these jurisdictions fully follow IFRS. Some jurisdictions have modified the standards to fit their own requirements, some permit only certain companies to use them, while others have fully adopted them.

Resignation is a legal, voluntary right of an employee to terminate their own employment.

In the increasingly digitized world, a streamlined digital workflow, effective client communications, and robust cybersecurity measures are the bare minimum for accounting firms to be a viable choice for clients and other stakeholders.

In pursuance of Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, the DOLE has issued the official wage rules for December 2025, covering both special non-working days and major regular holidays. Know the rules and get your holidays extra special with additional pay!

If you’re a foreign corporation interested in doing business in the Philippines, this is your ultimate guide!

The 13th-month pay is a statutory benefit that an employee should receive under the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 851. The decree acknowledges the importance of financial stability during the holiday season. It is roughly equivalent to an employee’s monthly basic salary

Scammers prey on shoppers who are rushing to grab last-minute deals, making trust the single most valuable currency in the digital marketplace. To address this, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has introduced the E-Commerce Trustmark.

The Philippines has access to several asset tracing and recovery legal remedies, including freezing injunctions, writs of attachment, and recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings.