Filcar Transport Services vs. Jose A. Espinas, G.R. No. 174156, June 20, 2012

FACTS: Respondent Jose A. Espinas was driving his car along Leon Guinto Street in Manila when he was suddenly hit by another car. Upon verifying with the LTO, Espinas learned that the owner of the other car is Filcar. This car was assigned to Filcar’s Corporate Secretary Atty. Candido Flor and, at the time of …

Jesus M. Disini, Jr., et al. vs. The Secretary of Justice, et al., G.R. No. 203335, February 11, 2014

FACTS: These are consolidated petitions seeking to declare several provisions of R.A. No. 10175 (The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012), unconstitutional and void. The cybercrime law aims to regulate access to and use of the cyberspace. Petitioners claim that the means adopted by the cybercrime law for regulating undesirable cyberspace activities violate certain of their …

Primer on the Human Security Act of 2007

The headlines today are awash with the so-called “Anti-Terror Bill,” the moniker adopted for Senate Bill 1083 and House Bill 6875. If approved by the President, this bill will become the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.” Comments and criticisms on the 2020 Anti-Terror Bill aside, the Philippines currently does have a law in place to protect …

Documentary Requirements for Sale of Real Property Subject to Capital Gains Tax

If you have recently purchased real property, such as a parcel of land, a condominium unit or a house, the sale is usually subject to capital gains tax (CGT) payable to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Payment of the capital gains tax on sale of real property is required before the real property you just …

Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Honorable Manila Mayor Jose “Lito” Atienza G.R. No. 175241, February 24, 2010

FACTS: On June 15, 2006, Petitioner Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) filed with the Office of the City Mayor of Manila a letter application for a permit to rally at the foot of the Mendiola Bridge on June 22, 2006 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to be participated by IBP officers and members, …

How to Correct Errors in Birth and Sex Without Going to Court

Under Republic Act No. 10172, it is now easier for you to correct clerical or typographical errors in the certificate of birth. Specifically, under the law, you can correct clerical or typographical errors in the following details in the civil register: These changes or corrections can be done at your local civil registrar and without …