A business that sees a confusingly similar trademark in the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Gazette should record…

Estate settlement often stalls because the heirs discover assets, debts and title problems only after the tax filing period has…

A One Person Corporation (OPC) permits a single stockholder to organize a corporation, but the law still requires succession arrangements…

A property sale, donation or estate transfer can stall when the parties treat BIR processing as a final clerical step.…

A seller’s photocopy of a land or condominium title is a starting point, not the end of due diligence. A…

Family disputes often involve continuing relationships and children’s interests, even when the parties disagree sharply. Mediation can provide a structured…

A probationary period is a time to assess fitness for a position, not an interval in which an employer may…

Signing and notarizing a deed of sale is a central step in a Philippine property transaction, but it does not…

A Philippine corporation preparing its annual SEC report should first confirm which form and filing channel apply to the reporting…