Can architects engage in the practice of interior design in the Philippines?
Can architects engage in the practice of interior design? A few months ago, the Supreme Court (SC) promulgated its Decision on the case of Department of Public Works and Highways vs. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (G.R. No. 200015, [...]
Non-Marital Children may now Use the Surname of their Fathers without Going to Court
In the Philippines, children who were conceived and born outside a valid marriage are considered illegitimate or non-marital. Under the Family Code of the Philippines, non-marital children may only use the surname of their mothers, and not that of their [...]
Frame Up and Planting of Evidence Defense in Drugs Cases
In the Philippines, most of the criminal cases relating to dangerous drugs involve violations of Section 5 (Sale, Delivery, or Transportation) and/or Section 11 (Possession) of Republic Act No. 9165 (RA 9165) or the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” [...]
Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree in the Philippines in 2023
Divorce is a process or action which affects a marital union between spouses. It may be an absolute divorce (a vinculo matrimonii) which permanently ends a marriage and allows the respective spouses to remarry. It may also be a relative [...]
Cancellation of Birth Certificate Philippines 2023
The problem of double registration of birth certificate One of the most common problems involving birth certificates is double registration. This occurs when a person whose birth was already registered, would again cause the registration of another birth certificate for [...]
How to Remove Last Name of Father in 2023
In the Philippines, legitimate children are required to use the mother’s maiden last name as their middle name, and the father’s last name as their last name. Legitimate children are those who were conceived or born during the marriage of [...]