Illegal recruitment is any act of canvassing, enlisting, contracting, transporting, utilizing, hiring, or procuring workers and includes referring, contract services, promising or advertising for employment abroad, whether for profit or not, when undertaken by non-licensee or non-holder of authority. There are two types of illegal recruitment: simple and illegal recruitment as economic sabotage.

xxx it is clear that the general rule is that an illegitimate child shall use the surname of his or her mother. The exception provided by RA 9255 is, in case his or her filiation is expressly recognized by the father through the record of birth appearing in the civil register or when an admission in a public document or private handwritten instrument is made by the father. In such a situation, the illegitimate child may use the surname of the father. (Grace Grande v. Antonio, G.R. No. 206248, February 18, 2014)

Section 10 of the Insurance Code indeed provides that every person has an insurable interest in his own life. Section 19 of the same code also states that an interest in the life or health of a person insured must exist when the insurance takes effect, but need not exist thereafter or when the loss occurs.

Jurisprudence tells us that one who pleads payment has the burden of proving it; the burden rests on the defendant to prove payment, rather than on the plaintiff to prove non-payment.

“Filipino farmers are the backbone of our economy. Thus, their safety is our priority. This month, let’s honor their efforts and stay informed about the preventive measures they practice for the safety of our nation”

The month of August of every year is declared as the “National Electrification Awareness Month” pursuant to Proclamation No. 1743, series of 2009.

Corporations offer a range of advantages, including limited liability, access to capital, perpetual existence, enhanced credibility, and the ability to attract talent. However, they also come with drawbacks such as complexity, double taxation, regulatory burdens, potential conflicts of interest, and reduced personal control.

It is necessary to register your business with the DTI to provide it with a legal identity and gain the rights to use your business name. However, a business name (BN) registration is not a license to operate a business.
On the other hand, it is essential for a business to register with the SEC in order for them to be treated as a legal or judicial entity.