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  • PERSONAL EQUITY AND RETIREMENT ACCOUNT  (PERA)

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. Let us welcome 2025 by sharing this article on how one may further Read more

  • WHEN IS THERE A CONTRACT?  

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. As an accountant and head of finance, part of my job in the Read more

  • FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND THE TAX ON INCOME THEREFROM  

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. Other than in real estate, one may also invest his hard-earned money in Read more

  • RECOVERY OF PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY 

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. My friend travelled by sea from Manila all the way to Cagayan de Read more

  • BASIC GUIDE WHEN BUYING REAL PROPERTY

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. The real estate sector seems to have bounced-back after the pandemic. Several residential Read more

  • COGNITION THEORY IN RELATION TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION 

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. My previous articles are common issues on taxes and employee benefits.  This time Read more

  • AID IN INTERPRETING CONTRACT

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. In a contract or agreement, we often encounter provision enumerating certain items like Read more

  • MINIMUM  EARLY RETIREMENT PAY IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. Qualified employees of private companies with early retirement benefit package have the option Read more

  • ARE MANAGERS ENTITLED TO SERVICE CHARGE?

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. The hotels, restaurants, and similar establishments are allowed by law to collect service Read more

  • RIGHTFUL AMOUNT OF SALARY DUE TO AN EMPLOYEE

    DISCLAIMER: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the author and the reader.  The answer of the author on the issue is just an expression of his general opinion based on Philippine law and hence does not constitute legal advice. One of the exciting parts in applying for a job is compensation bargaining. Read more