22 April 2026
Suspension of Excise Tax on Specific Petroleum Products
Excise taxes are levied on goods manufactured or produced locally for domestic sales or consumption, imported things, and services performed within the Philippines. These taxes, imposed in addition to the value-added tax, serve to generate revenue, and to discourage the consumption of harmful goods.
20 April 2026
Private Consent in the Adoption of a Surrendered Child is Insufficient; State Certification Remains Mandatory
The State has made the adoption process more expeditious. However, the procedures and requirements provided by law must still be complied with, as the best interests and welfare of the child are at stake.
1 April 2026
From Criminal Penalties to Civil Remedies: Reexamining Libel and Cyberlibel in the Philippines
Cyberlibel remains the top recorded cybercrime in the Philippines in 2025, according to recent data from the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center.
26 March 2026
The Move to a Digital Apostille System
The Philippines acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 12 September 2018. The Convention took effect in the Philippines on 14 May 2019. The Convention was intended to simplify the authentication of public documents for use abroad by replacing the multi-step legalization process with a single certification known as an apostille.
18 March 2026
Understanding Well-Known Marks in the Philippines
In a country where branding plays a powerful cultural role, trademarks now often become part of everyday life. Consumers quickly learn to associate a term, a logo, a color, or even product packaging with a particular level of quality or customer experience.
11 March 2026
Unmasking the Digital Culprit: Supreme Court Guideposts for Social Media Authorship
It is settled that in criminal cases, the prosecution must prove not only the elements of the crime charged but also the identity of the perpetrator. Even if the crime is established, conviction cannot follow without proving the culprit’s identity beyond reasonable doubt (People v. Cadenas, G.R. No. 233199, 2018).