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Basic Taxation Law
₱1,350.00The third edition of this book carefully incorporates the CMEPA—a substantial tax reform measure to enhance the country’s financial market, streamline the taxation of passive income, and encourage domestic investments. Among the key amendments introduced by the CMEPA to the National Internal Revenue Code is the standardization of income tax on interests and royalties, the reduction of the stock transaction tax from 0.6% to 0.1%, the application of the 15% capital gains tax on the sale of shares of stock of foreign corporations, and the exemption of interest income and gains from the sale of bonds issued by the government to finance capital expenditures or programs covered by the Philippine Development Plan or other high-level priority programs of the Philippine national government. This edition also incorporates Republic Act No. 12253, which restricted profit shifting by tightening the tax deductions of metallic mining contractors or operators, and includes discussions on the most recent jurisprudence involving estate tax, value-added tax, and tax remedies.
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Philippine Laws on Women (With Notes and Cases)
₱1,850.00Philippine Laws on Women (With Notes and Cases) provides a compilation of these laws covering a wide range of legal issues and concerns. Included in this collection are the following significant pieces of legislation, among many others: The Magna Carta of Women which comprehensively addresses women’s human rights; the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act which provides legal protection to women and their children from various forms of violence; the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act which protects and supports trafficked persons and penalizes trafficking in persons as defined therein; the Safe Spaces Act which addresses gender-based sexual harassment in streets, public spaces, online, workplaces, and educational institutions; the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act which promotes breastfeeding by ensuring that working mothers have access to safe and comfortable lactation stations in the workplace, among others; the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law recognizing women’s maternal function as a social responsibility by expanding the maternity leave period granted to women workers; the Women in Development and Nation Building Act which confers equal rights and opportunities for both women and men in workplaces, including the government, and in educational institutions; and the Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act mandating the establishment of crisis centers in every province and city to provide assistance to rape survivors.
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A Bar Reviewee’s Handbook in Remedial Law
₱1,220.00Remedial Law reviewer is vital for simplifying complex procedural rules and jurisprudence for bar candidates. Judge Janice L. Andrade-Udarbe’s book responds to this demand and concerns. Her book is a syllabus-based, concise and complete guide to facilitate in the review of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Special Proceedings, and Evidence. The handbook provides a comprehensive review of important rules and doctrines as well as relevant cases for the Bar Examinations.
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Conceptual Approach to Evidence
₱1,160.00The Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (“SPJI”) has led the Supreme Court to promulgate on 04 March 2025 the Rules on the Transmission and Execution of Letters of Request for Taking of Evidence in Civil or Commercial Matters under the 1970 Hague Evidence Convention (A.M. No. 25-02-17-SC). This Rule was promulgated two months before the Philippines acceded to the 1970 Hague Evidence Convention on 06 May 2025, and four months before the Convention entered into force in the Philippines on 05 July 2025.
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Remedial Law Reviewer (Doctrinal and Canonical) Volume 2
Price range: ₱1,750.00 through ₱1,950.00Catalogued based on the syllabus issued by the Office of the Bar Chairperson, this review material focuses on potential bar questions. It starts with a statement of principle, followed by problem with suggested answer and includes notes at the bottom of each problem.
As bar examiners look for key words, the statement of principle serves as valuable review tool and can be referenced in answering bar questions. There is no need to write down notes while reading this review book; the author has already taken care of that for users of this book, whether by chance or by endorsement.
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A Handbook on The Judicial Affidavit Rule
₱1,150.00The Judicial Affidavit Rule, promulgated as Administrative Matter No. 12-8-8-SC (September 4, 2012), is considered among the most effective responses to the nagging problem of case congestion and delays in the disposition of cases. The rule is intended to streamline court procedures and to expedite the resolution of cases. When correctly used, the Rule effectively addresses delays caused by the time-consuming process of presenting direct testimony in court.
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Property Easements, Building Setbacks, and Rights-of-way: Laws, Doctrines, and Practice
₱1,080.00Property law is a dynamic field that continuously evolves to address the changing demands of society, technology, and urban development. Property Easements, Building Setbacks, and Rights-of-Way: Laws, Doctrines, and Practice explores the intricate web of legal principles that govern property relationships in the Philippines.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding easements, building setbacks, and rights-of-way, all of which are essential components of real property law, shaping how land is used, shared, and conserved.
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The Art of Legal Research and Thesis Writing: A Modern Approach
₱980.00This book, The Art of Legal Research and Thesis Writing: A Modern Approach, is written to guide students, practitioners, and scholars in mastering these essential skills within the Philippine legal framework.
This work presents legal research not merely as a technical exercise but as a disciplined intellectual process that demands critical thinking, methodological rigor, ethical responsibility, and clear expression.
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Criminal Law Simplified (Every Bar Taker must know)
₱1,340.00Through this book, while some reviews would not recommend this to be your primary material in the bar, I drafted it in a simplified way to make it easier for you to understand the complicated concepts in Criminal Law. We do not need complicated things such as different views when we take the bar. We need to know how to apply these concepts so we could give answers with correct legal basis. That is all what we need, nothing more, nothing less.
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Remedial Law Volume 4: The Revised Rules on Evidence
₱1,080.00This book is crafted in a simplified form and concise manner during the period of the pandemic. It is intended to simplify the study of the Rules of Evidence as amended by A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC which took effect on May 1, 2020 and other related laws as a supplementary reading material for the students of law, bar candidates, and bar practitioners.
This book gives emphasis on the basic structures of the Rules of Evidence and the frequently asked provisions in the previous bar examinations from 1997 to 2020-2021.
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Remedial Law Volume 3: Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure
₱1,380.00This book gives emphasis on the basic structures of Criminal Procedure and the frequently asked provisions in the previous bar examinations from 1997 to 2025.
The Bar Questions and Answers are provided in every topic and provision for easy reference and determination of its importance as favorite in the bar.
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Fundamentals of Philippine Expropriation Law and Proceedings
₱1,560.00This book written by Atty. Aniceto A. Calubaquib, Jr. provides a clear and methodical presentation of the fundamental principles of expropriation law and the proceedings governing ordinary expropriation cases. By carefully examining the legal foundations, statutory rules, and relevant Supreme Court decisions, the author explains the legal framework that governs when, how, and under what conditions private property may be taken for public purposes. The work emphasizes not only the authority of the State to expropriate, but equally the safeguards designed to protect property owners and ensure fairness in the process.
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Pointers in Insurance Law: Q & A for Law Students and Insurance Practitioners
₱850.00This book is especially designed for law students and insurance practitioners. The manner of presentation is user-friendly question-and-answer format. This work includes latest decisions of the Supreme Court on Insurance Law and recent circulars of the Insurance Commission in major areas, including: licensing; corporate governance; merger and consolidation; and conservatorship, receivership and liquidation. The Rules of Procedure for Administrative Cases and Monetary Claims Adjudication of the Insurance Commission are discussed and incorporated. The authors also included the List of Fees and Charges and List of Submissions in the Insurance Commission for ready reference.
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Important Provisions in Civil Law (Volume 1) Persons
₱1,280.00This simple book is intended to simplify the study of Civil Law and as a supplementary reading material for She students of law, bar candidates and bar practitioners. It is highly recommended, that while reading, the reader must also be equipped with a codal provision of the New Civil Code on the ground that only frequently asked provisions in the previous bar examinations are being included in this book.
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Your Taxmate Says: Lawyer’s Version
₱1,580.00Thank you for the overwhelming response to the first edition of Your Taxmate Says! In weeks since its release, it has quickly become one of the best-selling titles of CentralBooks!
The second edition is an effort to improve on what we have started. More jurisprudence for the Lawyer’s Version, more computational illustration for the Accountant’s Version, and crucial updates (VRTA, CMEPA, and 2025 Supreme Court decisions and revenue regulations) for both versions.
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Project Proposal: A Handbook for Higher Educational Institutions
₱980.00Project Proposal: A Handbook for Higher Educational Institutions is designed to serve as a practical guide for faculty members, academic staff, administrators, and students who are involved in creating institutional project proposals. It provides a structured approach to developing each section of a proposal, from the project title and rationale to budgeting, risk management, and evaluation.
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Our Daily Nurse: 365 Days of Nursing Tips, Insights and Wisdom
₱480.00Welcome to Our Daily Nurse: 365 Days of Nursing Tips, Insights and Wisdom. A companion for nurses, every single day. A daily journey designed to strengthen your clinical insight, renew your passion, and empower your nursing practice one meaningful page at a time.
Nursing is both a science and an art. It demands knowledge, resilience, compassion, and the ability to respond swiftly and skillfully to life’s most critical moments. Whether you’re a student preparing for the NCLEX, a seasoned RN at the bedside, or an educator guiding the next generation, this book was created with you in mind. Every day presents an opportunity to grow and this book is your companion in making that growth intentional, consistent, and lasting.
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Strategic Management: Contemporary Frameworks for Global and Sustainable Enterprises
₱480.00Strategic Management: Contemporary Frameworks for Global and Sustainable Enterprises (2026 Edition) bridges classical strategy theories with the realities of today’s rapidly changing world. It provides a practical and innovative guide to crafting, executing, and evaluating strategies that balance profitability, people, and planet.
Each chapter features:- Contemporary case examples
- Learning activities for self-assessment
- Strategic thinking exercises to connect theory and practice
- Sustainability and digital transformation insights
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Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice System: A Textbook for Criminology Faculty and Students
₱580.00This course deals with the etiology of delinquent, deviant behavior and the factors that causes juvenile delinquency; measures for deterrence and control of teenage crime; recognize the various laws and provisions that protect the rights and welfare of children; theories of crime and delinquency; the role of different agencies in handling child in conflict with the law; influence of community institution; models of juvenile justice system in different perspective and its relationship to Philippine Criminal Justice System as a whole; the study of significant cases and come out with a criminological research on juvenile delinquency.
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Drug Education and Vice Control: A Textbook for Criminology Faculty and Students
₱650.00The course Drug Education and Vice Control covers the prevention and control from sociological, psychological, and physiological perspectives. It also includes the different types of vices and drugs, including their effects on individuals and society. Moreover, the different law enforcement agencies involved in the anti-drugs effort and its operations, as well as the investigative and legal aspect, are also covered.
The course is intended for criminology students in order to prepare them for a career in law enforcement and criminal justice by providing a comprehensive understanding of substance abuse and related illicit activities.
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Special Crime Investigation 2 (with simulation on interview and interrogation)
₱850.00The course Special Crime Investigation with Simulation on Interview and Interrogation covers the study of specialized investigative techniques involving organized and transnational crimes and their modus operandi. Included are the United Nations program as well as the national cooperation in the fight against transnational organized crimes, the promotion of human rights and victim’s welfare.
It covers as well the application of standard operating procedures in the conduct of interview to victim/s and witness/es and the interrogation of offenders.
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Compendious Bar Reviewer on Labor Law: Based on Bar Exam Syllabus
₱1,200.00This volume forms part of the 2026 Divina Compendious Bar Review Series, prepared to assist Bar candidates in mastering the demands of the Bar examination with discipline, clarity, and rigor. Building on the success of earlier editions, this series presents essential legal principles in a structured and Bar-oriented manner, grounded on statutes, jurisprudence, and recurring Bar themes.
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Public International Law
₱1,880.00Regardless if we started from the old era of empires or when peace was obtained in Westphalia in 1648, International Law has evolved since into these set of principles and customs that over time, were accepted not only by a single civilization, but that of the community of nations – later on becoming the collective description of the Law of Nations. As of this writing, International Law provided, and still provides, the enduring set of legal principles and norms for the maintenance of the justice and balance of relationships between and among States. While there are opportunities to change particular established principles and norms over time, most of the issues, conflicts and disputes among States are resolved with the traditions and formalities that also endured over time. Similarly, the traditions of these principles and norms within State policies and practices, such as sovereign immunities and privileges among States and pacta sunt servanda, still remain as a time-tested and enduring practice among States.
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Building Law and Practice in the Philippines
₱1,180.00The Building Law and Practice in the Philippines: A Simplified Guide to Presidential Decree No. 1096 and Its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (2026 Edition) is the continuation of our earlier work, The Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines Annotated (2021 Edition).
This new edition further builds on the comprehensive framework and practical insights established in the previous volume, offering updated content to reflect the latest revisions in building law and regulatory practices in the Philippines.
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Rising Above the Edge: Empowering the Filipino Teachers in Challenging Times
₱650.00“This inspiring book, Rising Above the Edge: Empowering Filipino Teachers in Challenging Times, brought back fond memories of my late father, an elementary school teacher who served with quiet dignity until he passed away at 61. In his time, he earned only ₱120 a month—so little that my mother had to help support our family of nine. He later became my Grade 6 Math teacher, and through him, I witnessed unwavering dedication and a deep love for teaching despite the hardships. That example stayed with me and eventually led me to pursue a degree in Education and serve as a high school teacher for eleven years. Because of that journey, I deeply empathize with the teachers whose struggles and daily realities Bro. Nano Manahan vividly captures in this book.
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The 85 Most Important Tax Code Provisions for the BAR
₱650.00This book was written with a clear and deliberate purpose: to bridge the gap between technical tax law and bar-level understanding.
This book is bar-exam focused, but not bar-exam limited. It intentionally strips away unnecessary technical clutter to allow future lawyers to see the structure, logic, and policy behind the law. As Justice Felix Frankfurter once reminded us, “The history of liberty has largely been the history of observance of procedural safeguards.” In taxation, understanding the law’s framework is the first safeguard—both for the taxpayer and for the State.
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Psycho-Social Foundations of Management and Artificial Intelligence
₱950.00This book focuses on three key areas of learning: how we think (cognitive domain), how we feel (affective domain), and how we act (psychomotor domain). It explains important topics like motivation, leadership styles, team dynamics, communication, stress management, decision-making, and artificial intelligence. Each chapter includes helpful explanations and examples to support learning.
Whether you are a student preparing for a career in management, a teacher helping others learn, or a professional looking to improve your leadership skills, this book offers useful tools and insights. It aims to make complex ideas easier to understand and apply in everyday work situations.
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Guidelines and Procedures in Land Titles and Deeds
₱1,450.00This simple book is a product of the authors’ experience working both in the Land Registration Authority and the Register of Deeds is intended to simplify the study of Land Titles and Deeds and as a supplementary reading material for the students of law, bar candidates, real estate brokers, real estate sales persons and bar practitioners. It is highly recommended, that while reading, the reader must take a glance first of the codal provisions of P.D. No. 1529 (Property Registration Decree).
This book gives emphasis on the basic structures of PD No. 1529 and the frequently asked provisions in the previous bar examinations from 1990 to 2025.
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Compendious Bar Reviewer on Civil Law: Based on Bar Exam Syllabus
₱1,250.00This volume forms part of the 2026 Divina Compendious Bar Review Series, prepared to assist Bar candidates in mastering the demands of the Bar examination with discipline, clarity, and rigor. Building on the success of earlier editions, this series presents essential legal principles in a structured and Bar-oriented manner, grounded on statutes, jurisprudence, and recurring Bar themes.
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Compendious Bar Reviewer on Taxation Law: Based on Bar Exam Syllabus
₱980.00This volume forms part of the 2026 Divina Compendious Bar Review Series, prepared to assist Bar candidates in mastering the demands of the Bar examination with discipline, clarity, and rigor. Building on the success of earlier editions, this series presents essential legal principles in a structured and Bar-oriented manner, grounded on statutes, jurisprudence, and recurring Bar themes.
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Compendious Bar Reviewer on Legal and Judicial Ethics: Based on Bar Exam Syllabus
₱980.00This volume forms part of the 2026 Divina Compendious Bar Review Series, prepared to assist Bar candidates in mastering the demands of the Bar examination with discipline, clarity, and rigor. Building on the success of earlier editions, this series presents essential legal principles in a structured and Bar-oriented manner, grounded on statutes, jurisprudence, and recurring Bar themes.
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Compendious Bar Reviewer on Criminal Law: Based on Bar Exam Syllabus
₱1,580.00This volume forms part of the 2026 Divina Compendious Bar Review Series, prepared to assist Bar candidates in mastering the demands of the Bar examination with discipline, clarity, and rigor. Building on the success of earlier editions, this series presents essential legal principles in a structured and Bar-oriented manner, grounded on statutes, jurisprudence, and recurring Bar themes.