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When voluntary surrender lowers penalty in a criminal case
Dear PAO,My brother applied for a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance and was informed that he had…
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Can an AI-generated lawyer appear and litigate before Philippine courts?
Dear PAO,Nowadays, securing the services of a lawyer can be very expensive. For every pleading filed and every…
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Can a Facebook comment land you in jail?
Dear PAO,A person owes me money. We had an agreement at the Barangay regarding the payment amount and…
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Former Filipino citizens can lawfully acquire real property in the Philippines
Dear PAO,I was born in the Philippines but immigrated to the United States in 1995. I learned that…
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Certiorari not a substitute for a lost appeal
Dear PAO,I was not able to file my appeal in a civil case due to unforeseen circumstances. However,…
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Applicability of conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in administrative cases
Dear PAO,I am working as a senior cashier in one of the government offices in our province. During…
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Lawful eviction of agricultural tenants and their rights to compensation
Dear PAO,My family has been a long-established tenant on agricultural land in Malolos, Bulacan, for more than 60…
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Can a new identity through sex change be legally recognized?
Dear PAO,I am writing on behalf of my friend. She is furious that the government does not allow…
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Can an employer legally withdraw a job offer?
Dear PAO,I was offered the position of general manager. In the job offer, the company have stated the…
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An administrator is not an indispensable party in a civil action
Dear PAO,I am a buyer in a contract to sell involving land inherited by the heirs of Y.…