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18 legal insights

Employee withdrawing money from an ATM, symbolizing wage claims, delayed salaries, and 13th-month pay issues in the Philippines

May 1, 2026 · 8 min read

Show Me the Money: A 2026 Guide to Wage Hikes, Unpaid Salaries, and the 13th Month Myth

Learn how to verify 2026 minimum wage compliance, respond to delayed salary practices, and claim your pro-rated 13th-month pay in the Philippines.

By Atty. Enrico Lingad

Gig delivery riders and remote workers representing labor rights challenges in the digital workforce

Labor Law

May 1, 2026 · 10 min read

The Digital Frontier: Navigating the Rights of Gig Workers and Remote Employees in 2026

Understand gig worker and remote employee rights in 2026, including the Four-Fold Test, app-based control, labor-only contracting, telecommuting protections, and legal remedies for non-payment or account deactivation.

By Atty. Enrico Lingad

Film production set with lights, camera equipment, and legal scales symbolizing worker protection under the Eddie Garcia Law

Labor Law

May 1, 2026 · 9 min read

Lights, Camera, Action: The Eddie Garcia Law and the Realities of Work on Set

An overview of the Eddie Garcia Law, including contract requirements, working-hour limits, safety protections, and why implementation matters for workers on set.

By Atty. Antonio Miguel P.

Security of tenure document, scales of justice, and gavel on a legal desk

Labor Law

May 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Not Today, HR: Why Redundancy Requires Proof, Not Just PowerPoint

A practical guide for Filipino workers on redundancy, burden of proof, notice requirements, separation pay, and documentation when facing termination.

By Anthony Kay Karl B.

Filipino freelancer working on a laptop with gig work and scheduling icons

Labor Law

May 1, 2026 · 8 min read

Working Online, But Who Protects You? A Legal Guide for Filipino Freelancers

Learn what legal protections Filipino freelancers actually have, when labor law may still apply, and how to reduce payment and misclassification risks.

By Atty. Kirstie Marie S.

Professional worker reviewing employment terms in a modern office setting

Labor Law

May 1, 2026 · 8 min read

Security of Tenure in the Modern Workplace: What Filipino Workers Need to Know in the Age of Freelancing and the Gig Economy

Understand how security of tenure applies in the Philippines as freelancing, contractualization, and gig work reshape the workplace, and why worker classification matters.

By Atty. Ramon D. V.

Hands reviewing land purchase documents and map on a desk

Land Issues

Apr 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Usapang Lupa: First time mo bang bumili ng lupa galing sa developer? Basahin ang inyong dapat malaman (Part 1)

Gabay para sa first-time lot buyers sa Pilipinas: ano ang due diligence, paano i-verify ang License to Sell (LTS), at bakit hindi dapat magpadala sa promo pressure.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise Constance T.

Close-up of hands signing a loan document with Philippine peso bills on the table

Civil Law

Apr 8, 2026 · 7 min read

Usapang Utang: Valid ba ang utang kahit walang kontrata?

Maraming pautang ang napagkakasunduan sa usapan lang. Narito ang legal na gabay kung valid ba ang utang kahit walang written contract at paano maiiwasan ang alitan.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise Constance T.

Tax Law

Mar 30, 2026 · 6 min read

UNDERSTANDING THE 8% INCOME TAX FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

A practical Philippines guide to the 8% income tax option for self-employed taxpayers, including qualifications, tax computation, mixed-income rules, and key trade-offs.

By Atty. Kathryn Claire B.

Couple discussing legal separation and inheritance

Family Law

Feb 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Legal Separation and Inheritance: What You Need to Know

Legal separation allows spouses to live separately and regulate property relations without dissolving the marriage, with important consequences for inheritance rights.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise T.

Married couple discussing inheritance planning

Land Issues

Jan 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Married to an AFAM? Here’s What Your Partner Needs to Know About Inheritance Under Philippine Law

Love knows no borders. In today’s globalized world, countless Filipinos are marrying AFAMs, fondly known as “A Foreigner Around Manila”, or simply, foreign nationals in general.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise T.

Family reviewing land inheritance documents

Land Issues

Jan 29, 2026 · 6 min read

What Former Filipinos Should Know About Inheriting Land in the Philippines

Former Filipinos who have acquired foreign citizenship can still inherit land in the Philippines through hereditary succession under the 1987 Constitution.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise T.

Person using a phone in a digital environment

Cyber Law

Jan 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Sexual Harassment in the Digital Age

In today’s digital age, almost every aspect of life has moved online — from work, education, friendships, and even romantic relationships.

By Atty. Ma. Jiandra Bianca D.

Last Will and Testament

Oct 20, 2025 · 4 min read

Reasons why Pet Parents need Wills Today

Learn how a Last Will and Testament lets Filipino pet parents protect their furry family members, from daily care to long-term financial support.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise T.

Last Will and Testament

Oct 15, 2025 · 6 min read

Why You Need a Will If You Have a Same-Sex Partner

Same-sex couples in the Philippines do not inherit from each other by default. Learn how a Last Will and Testament safeguards your partner and honors your wishes.

By Atty. Kathleen Felise T.

Couple reviewing options for divorce annulment and legal separation

Family Law

Oct 2, 2025 · 7 min read

Divorce, Annulment, and Legal Separation: Key Differences explained

Understand the distinctions between divorce, annulment, and legal separation under Philippine law and how each remedy affects your rights.

By Atty. Julia Alexandra C.

Employee receiving a notice to explain from employer at work

Labor Law

Sep 29, 2025 · 5 min read

Giving Employees a fair chance - Procedural due process in the workplace

Picture this situation: One day after finishing his shift at work, Pedro who is a regular employee suddenly receives an email from his employer informing him that he should stop reporting to the office because...

By Atty. Joel Adrian A.

Young professional writing a handwritten will at a desk

Last Will and Testament

Sep 24, 2025 · 4 min read

Why Young Adults in the Philippines Should Start Writing Handwritten Wills Now

Even young professionals can benefit from drafting a handwritten will. Learn how a holographic will protects your digital wallets, sentimental belongings, and clarifies your final wishes under Philippine law.