Section 1 of the Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 states that, where the check is drawn by a corporation, company or entity, the person or persons who actually signed the check in behalf of the drawer shall be liable.
The pertinent laws, rules and regulations on SSS are:
1. Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11199 or the “Social Security Act of 2018”,
2. IRR of R.A. No. 11199, and
3. R.A. No. 10361 otherwise known as “Batas Kasambahay”.
The pertinent laws, rules and regulations on PhilHealth are:
1. R.A. No. 7875 as amended by R.A. No. 9241 and 10606 or “National Health Insurance Act of 1995”,
2. Revised IRR of R.A. No. 7875 as amended by R.A. No. 9241 and 10606, and
3. R.A. No. 10361 otherwise known as “Batas Kasambahay”.
The pertinent laws, rules and regulations on Pag-IBIG are:
1. Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1530,
2. PD No. 1752, Amending the Act Creating the Home Development Mutual Fund,
3. R.A. No. 9679 or the “Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009, otherwise known as Pag-IBIG (Pagtutulungan sa kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya at Gobyerno) Fund”,
4. IRR of R.A. No. 9679, HDMF Circular No. 274 or the “REVISED GUIDELINES ON Pag-IBIG FUND MEMBERSHIP”
During his tenure of office or actual incumbency, the President may not be sued in any civil or criminal case, and there is no need to provide for it in the Constitution or law. It will degrade the dignity of the high office of the President, the head of State, if he can be dragged into court litigations while serving as such.
The Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) provides that a lawyer shall uphold the dignity of the legal profession in all social media interactions in a manner that enhances the people’s confidence in the legal system, as well as promote its responsible use.
Art. 1226. In obligations with a penal clause, the penalty shall substitute the indemnity for damages and the payment of interests in case of noncompliance, if there is no stipulation to the contrary. Nevertheless, damages shall be paid if the obligor refuses to pay the penalty or is guilty of fraud in the fulfillment of the obligation.
In Ruiz v. People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 244692), the Supreme Court held that while prior medical records can be relevant, they are not required to prove that the accused’s medical condition led to the crime. Therefore, the absence of documented psychiatric history should not be taken against the accused claiming legal insanity.
While notarization creates a presumption of regularity, it does not alter the status of a void contract.
In the case of Lanuza v. Lanuza, G.R. No. 242362, April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court held that unjustified absence from the marital home for decades may be considered as part of the totality of evidence that a person is psychologically incapacitated to comply with the essential obligations of marriage.
In the case of TOMAS N. OROLA AND PHIL. NIPPON AOI INDUSTRY, INC. VS. ATTY. ARCHIE S. BARIBAR, A.C. No. 6927, March 14, 2018, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance and purpose of notarization. It said that notarization is not an empty, meaningless, or routinary act. It is impressed with substantial public interest, and only those who are qualified or authorized may act as such. It is not a purposeless ministerial act .of acknowledging documents executed by parties who. are willing to pay fees for notarization. Notarization of documents ensures the authenticity and reliability of a document. Notarization of a private document converts such document into a public one, and renders it admissible in court without further proof of its authenticity. Courts, administrative agencies and public at large must be able to rely upon the acknowledgment executed by a notary public and appended to a private instrument.
In addition to leave privileges under existing laws, Section 8 of the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act grants parental leave of not more than seven (7) working days to any solo parent employee who has rendered service of at least one (1) year.
