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Real Estate Practice in the Philippines
Real estate is probably one of the most interesting and rewarding professions in the country. Interesting in the sense that a practitioner is destined to encounter wide range of experience not commonly encountered in other occupation.
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The Labor Code of the Philippines
The Labor Code is a set of substantive and procedural laws that prescribe the principal rights and responsibilities of employers, employees and other industrial participants, as well as the role of Government, in employment and related activities, so as to institute social justice.
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Human Resource Forms, Notices & Contracts Made Easy (Volume Two)
The book by Mr. Elvin B. Villanueva provides a refreshing and analytical insight on the matter with a twist of Human Resource outlook. His works, the HR Guide Series, which includes the “Guide to Valid Dismissal of Employees” and the “Guide on Employee Compensation and Benefits,” provide a compelling lineup of various topics on labor and human resources.
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Human Resource Forms, Notices & Contracts Made Easy (Volume One)
This book provides 157 samples of employment contracts (probationary, seasonal, project and casual), notices to explain covering various offenses, actual notices of dismissal, suspension and warning, among others.
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International Law and World Organizations
With several significant international events involving principles of international law, the authors were compelled to write this Fourth Edition. As a textbook in the law and political science schools, it is a reference material for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) as a required subject under Bar Matter 850 (MCLE) of the Supreme Court.
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Treatise on Administrative Investigation and Adjudication
This book is not about the techniques or practical methodologies in conducting an investigation à la detective story, spy tales or crime scene investigation from pop culture, but rather, more on the discussion and presentation of legal issues and authorities, particularly the landmark jurisprudence related to investigation and adjudication in an administrative setting.
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2021 Updates on the 2005 Revised Rules of the Court of Tax Appeals with Commentary
This book is organized according to the chronological order of the RRCTA with endnotes inserted at the penultimate page of each Rule to upload the pertinent sections of the 2019 Proposed Amendments to the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure that impact on the existing provisions of the RRCTA. By doing so, it provides a ready reference to the law students as well as tax practitioners on the procedural rules governing the CTA.
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Verba Juris: Bar Review Notes
It has been 9 amazing years in annually preparing the Verba Juris Bar Review Notes — respectfully and proudly presenting the 9th Edition of the Verba Juris — specially crafted for the 2024 Bar Examination.
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The Family Code of the Philippines: Concepts, Principles and Jurisprudence
The Family Code — its provisions and attendant concepts and principles have undergone extensive interpretation, and application since its inception into the country’s statute books.
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Gender Sensitivity and Laws on Women and Children
GENDER SENSITIVITY AND LAWS ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN
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Notes and Excerpts from Selected Philippine Supreme Court Decisions 2021
Notes and Excerpts from Selected Philippine Supreme Court Decisions 2021
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Close Corporations
The publication of this book on Close Corporation in collaboration with Of Counsel and Author Atty. Antonio v. Viray is the Firm’s way of sharing its expertise and experiences in this specialized field of law.
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Commercial Law Recap (Book 2)
This 2020 Edition of Commercial Law Recap (Book Two) presents the salient provisions of the Revised Corporation Code and similar to its 2018 Edition, this version tackles other commercial law topics such as Securities Regulation, Financial Rehabilitation and Insolvency, Intellectual Property, Negotiable Instruments, Trust Receipts and Letters of Credits. It cites focal legal provisions and updates on applicable jurisprudence relevant to these topics.
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Commercial Law Recap (Book 1)
Recap Book One is another worthy companion to the study and appreciation of Commercial Law for law students, bar takers, and law students, bar takers, and law practitioners. With Recap Book One, Atty. Zarah educates beyond the virtual means and makes her teachings available within one’s reach.
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Labor Laws Annotated (Volume 2)
This book is designed to help law practitioners, students, bar reviewees, human resource managers as well as ordinary employees, understand better our labor relations laws.
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Labor Laws Annotated (Volume 1)
This book is designed to help law practitioners, students, bar reviewees, migrant workers and their employers, human resource managers as well as ordinary employees, understand better our labor laws.
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Local Government Code (R.A. No. 7160) Subject Index
The Local Government Code (LGC), like other legislation, was so assiduously crafted to provide the student thereof with an easy guide to access relevant material therein. Unfortunately, what the legislator can do for him thereon is limited.
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A Bar Oriented Approach to the Law On Obligations and Contracts
A survey of law books on the Law on Obligations on Contracts shows that most of them are not updated by their respective authors. In the meantime, jurisprudence keeps on piling year after year and displays much wisp and pearls of wisdom which must be assimilate by aspiring lawyers.
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Hornbook Rules on the Dangerous Drugs Law
The pernicious effect of illegal drugs on the youth and our society as a whole is undisputed. It is known for not only destroying families and relationships but also for inducing the commission of crimes. Drug-related crimes are the direct result of drug addiction, as well as the internecine fight between members of the drug syndicate.
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A Bar Oriented Approach to The Law on Credit Transactions
While the approach of this book may not be as fluid as the traditional law books with annotations, the author intentionally made it in outline form to enable the student to have a quick mental guide on the subject.
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A Bar Oriented Approach to The Law on Sales
This book is primarily intended for Fourth Year law students and Bar Reviewees.
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Notes and Reviewer in Transportation Law
I also included the highlights of most relevant laws on Transportation especially the law creating the new Department of Information and Communications Technology as well as the newly minted Cabotage Law, for easy reference.
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Q&A on Special Proceedings
It is a remedy by which a party seeks to establish a status, a right, or a particular fact. (Sec. 3, Rule 1, 1997 Revised Rules of Court)
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Q&A on Criminal Procedure and Evidence
This modest work is primarily designed to appeal to all beginners and novices in the labyrinthine subjects of Criminal Procedure and Evidence.
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Q&A on Civil Procedure
This modest work is primarily designed to appeal to all beginners and novices in the subject of Civil Procedure (Ordinary Civil Actions, Provisional Remedies, and Special Civil Actions).
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The Power of Judicial Review: Exposition and Defense
The theory or power of judicial review still has its detractors and critics (both here and abroad). And the question of its legitimacy persists up to this day.
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The Revised Rule on Summary Procedure
This handbook is primarily intended to be a handy and ready resource material for law students and legal practitioners. It presents the provisions of the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure, as well as relevant jurisprudential rulings.
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The Rules of Civil Procedure (As Amended by A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC)
Prepared primarily for law students, the present handbook covers Rules 1 to 57 (Ordinary Civil Actions) of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended by A.M. No. 19-10-20-SC. (Rules 58 to 61 [Provisional Remedies] and Rules 62 to 71 [Special Civil Actions] were discussed in the author’s books, Rules on Provisional Remedies [With Cognate Jurisprudence] and Introduction to Special Civil Actions, respectively.)
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Introduction to Special Civil Actions
“Special civil actions are designed for special situations or particular exigencies – and consequently require different procedural rules – such as those seeking the issuance of the extraordinary writs…” (Chief Justice Andres R. Narvasa, Handbook on THE COURTS, and the Criminal Justice System 7 [1996])
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Rules on Provisional Remedies
This handbook is intended to be a reference material for law students, bar reviewees, and practitioners. It is hoped that they will find this modest work helpful.
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Criminal Procedure: Rules and Jurisprudence
The handbook contains the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure (A.M. No. 00-5-03-SC, effective December 1, 2000) and cognate jurisprudence; it also includes the general principles and settled doctrines in criminal procedure. It is fervently hoped that this little work will serve its avowed purpose.
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Evidence: An Annotated Guide
This handbook on the 2019 Amendments to the Revised Rules on Evidence (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC) is primarily intended to be a reference or guide (vade mecum) for law students and bar reviewees.
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Constitutional Interpretation
The principal aim of this humble work is to be informative rather than to be critical. The book does not purport to be a complete list, or an exhaustive or definitive account, of the modes or theories of constitutional interpretation.
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Desk-Book for Philippine Notaries
It has been four years since the first edition of this book was released in the year 2010.
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From Rural to Global (The Taguig Story)
This provision reflects the country’s commitment to promoting peace, non-aggression, and cooperation with other nations in line with international law and diplomatic principles. The Philippines, like many other countries, advocates for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes through negotiation, dialogue, and international cooperation.
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Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System with Related Laws and the Constitution
This provision reflects the country’s commitment to promoting peace, non-aggression, and cooperation with other nations in line with international law and diplomatic principles. The Philippines, like many other countries, advocates for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes through negotiation, dialogue, and international cooperation.
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Public Safety and Criminal Justice System
These constitutional provisions reflect the commitment of the Philippine government to uphold public safety, protect individual rights, and maintain peace and order in the country. They provide a framework for the government’s actions and policies in ensuring the well-being and security of the Filipino people.
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Fundamentals of Human Rights Law
This book is primarily intended to serve as either the comprehensive text to supplement Constitutional Law II with its renewed focus on Constitutional and Human Rights or for students in law schools which offer a separate course on Human Rights Law.
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Intellectual Property Code
On a more serious note, this material is based on my course outline which I have been using for the past decade. It highlights the bar examination questions since 1985 to 2017 and salient Supreme Court decisions in every topic.
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Negotiable Instruments in a Nutshell (Act No. 2031)
On a more serious note, this material is based on my course outline which I have been using for the past decade. It highlights the bar examination questions since 1987 to 2015 and salient Supreme Court decisions in every topic. The codal provisions are reproduced in the latter part of the book, for reference purposes. May this book help you in the fulfillment of your dreams.
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Primer on the Revised Corporation Code (Republic Act No. 11232)
This book showcases the author’s personal “unique” writing style. It is the best companion for law students and bar examinees as it explains the Revised Corporation Code and refers to current jurisprudence as well as bar examination questions for the past two decades.
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Reviewer in Commercial Law (Volume 1)
This volume covers Corporation Law, Securities, Partnership and Transportation Law.
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Corporation and Basic Securities Law
Like all other materials, this is based on my course outline which I have been using for the past decade. It highlights provisions which were changed under the new law, salient bar examination questions from for the past two decades (yes, kasama na itong katatapos lang na 2020-21 Bar) and recent Supreme Court decisions up to 2021.
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Handbook on Insurance Law (RA 10607)
On a more serious note, this material is based on my course outline which I have been using for the past decade. It highlights the bar examination questions since 1975 to 2018 and salient Supreme Court decisions in every topic.
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Violence Against Women and their Children
This book transcends the boundaries of a traditional legal text. It is a compass for practitioners navigating the intricate legal framework surrounding the law on Anti-Violence against Women and their Children. Through careful analysis and insightful commentary, Professor Tagupa demystifies the nuances of legislation, offering clarity to those who seek to enforce and uphold the rights of women and children.
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Treatise on Sexual Harassment
This book will thus provide the stakeholders information about the concept of sexual harassment under Republic Act No. 7877 and Republic Act No. 11313, the three-fold liabilities of the offender, and the duties and obligations of the different players tasked to do something to end sexual harassment.