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The Labor Code: Volume 2 – Labor Relations
This book features the basic theories, principles, definition of terms, questions, problem and answer types that involves Supreme Court cases on labor relations up to June 30, 2024, and the latest DOLE Department Orders, pertinent of every Labor Code provision and its Implementing Rules and Regulations enactments. This is the definitive and up-to-date Labor Relations book that is suited for law students, bar reviewees, law practitioners, employers, labor unions and all individuals who aspire to know the current labor situations and conflicts that beset the employer-employee relationship. With God’s grace, I hope that every reader would be illuminated by this book, my labor of love.
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The Labor Code: Volume 1 – Labor Standards
This book, like the second volume, features the basic theories, principles, definition of terms, bar questions, problem and answer types that involves some of the latest social legislation, Supreme Court cases on labor standards up to June 30, 2024, and DOLE Department Orders, pertinent of every Labor Code provision and its Implementing Rules and Regulations enactments. This edition also features the Magna Carta for Seafarers (R.A. No. 12021); the Eddie Garcia Law (R.A. No. 11996) and the Human Trafficking Law (R.A. No. 11862). This is the definitive and up-to-date Labor Standards book that is suited for law students, bar reviewees, law practitioners, employers, labor unions and all individuals who aspire to know the current labor situations and conflicts that beset the employer-employee relationship. With God’s grace, I hope that every reader be illuminated by this book, my very own labor of love.
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Handbook on the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA)
The thoughts that ultimately led to the publication of this work was a daunting and humbling one. As aptly articulated by no less than the Supreme Court, that is has been more than three decades since the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR) was enshrined and prescribing therein the norms of conduct and ethical standards of the members of the Bar.
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Handbook on the Bill of Rights
This material aims to underscore the enduring relevance of the Bill of Rights in safeguarding human dignity and promoting justice in a democratic society. It serves as a resource for legal practitioners, scholars, and citizens committed to fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of constitutional rights, particularly in the context of arrest, search, and seizure in the Philippines.
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Gun Law and Armed Defense
This little hornbook affords that reader some of the most vital pieces of information respecting gun law and armed defense. Primarily, it contains decisional case law on the matter of lawful self-defense; it thus, primordially seeks to uphold nothing but lawful self-preservation in certain extreme situations that may comprise life-and death scenarios. It also features a straightforward black-letter primer on the provisions of Republic Act No. 10591, as amended, pertinent subordinate legislation thereon, and edifying educative jurisprudence. The enactment of recent statutory amendments, and the newly modified implementing rules thereon is the primary mover that produced the impetus of writing this piece of legal literature.
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The Writ of Habeas Data 2025
Habeas data is a writ and constitutional remedy available in certain nations. The literal translation from Latin of habeas data is “[we command] you have the data.” The remedy varies from country to country, but in general, it is designed to protect, by means of an individual complaint presented to a constitutional court, the data, image, privacy, honour, information self-determination and freedom of information of a person.
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Legal Handbook, Daily Law Companion for all
This book is more of an extract and glimpses of selected laws which anyone with or without legal background may find this work a handy reference for further readings and study.
Usually, a person’s interest in the law is engendered when an individual or an entity finds itself in conflict with the law or perhaps just want to have an insight and basic information about certain laws of interest to meet one’s curiosity. The persons could be the ordinary housewife, husband, employee, student, or the mundane souls in the community. Hence, having a copy of this work at home and in workplace could be a useful tool.
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Why the Night is so Lovely: The Joys of being a Senior
In a world enamored of youth and its accouterment, relatively scant attention is focused on the elderly. Try to recall how many books have been written recently for seniors. And yet, for any country, this segment of the population is a veritable treasure, in terms of their accumulated experience, wisdom, and grace. This book is written to honor all seniors; and for everyone who will experience growing old.
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The Amended Rules on Civil Procedure Annotated (Book 1)
This book contains valuable discussion and annotations on the amendments to the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure with the intention of empowering law students and providing valuable resource and guide for the Bench and the Bar in the application of the amended Rules by providing a brief but clear and concise discussion. This book also contains the recent circulars issued by the Supreme Court as regards the E-filing rules.
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Criminal Law, Concept and Jurisprudence (Book Two, Volume One)
Book Two is presented in two volumes: Volume One presents Titles One and Seven, inclusive; and Volume Two covers Titles Eight and Fourteen, inclusive, all of the Revised Penal Code.
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My Life Plan
Therefore, if you find this workbook too elementary, it is! However, this should not embarrass an adult in getting hold of this workbook and start planning for their life. I intend to make this workbook as far-reaching as possible. Because I believe no one is too young or too old to dream.
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The Manila Sound Machine
The Manila Sound Machine is a poignant tale of love and self-discovery, set against the vibrant, nostalgic rhythms of 1970s Manila. With charm, a touch of drama, and a dash of wit, it’s a story about finding hope in the most unexpected places—and daring to hold on to it.
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Compendium on Practice and Pleadings in Labor Cases
This book is primarily intended for use by lawyers, especially those whose area of practice or specialization is labor cases. However, since non-lawyers with proper authorization are also allowed under Article 228 of the Labor Code to appear before the quasi-judicial agencies under DOLE, this book may also be useful as reference and guide to paralegals, labor leaders, human resources managers/practitioners and entrepreneurs. This may also be used as reference or textbook by law students.
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Judicial Remedies Over Real Properties
This book discusses on the elements, basic concepts, and jurisprudential rules relative to the different judicial remedies involving real properties. It also delineates the distinctive features and characteristics of each remedy vis-àvis the others. It strives to be a reliable guidebook for the reader in order for him/her, first, to select the most appropriate and effective remedy under obtaining circumstances and, second, to formulate the factual allegations apropos to the chosen remedy. Let it be emphasized that a wrong remedy is fatal to one’s cause of action and could lead to the dismissal of the complaint. Similarly, even if the correct action was taken, yet, the complaint fails to set out key and material or jurisdictional facts, such dearth would be equally disastrous and could lead to a similar result.
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Taxation Laws in the Philippines
It is undisputed that most students are struggling when it comes to Taxation because of its very technical nature. Because one of my advocacies is to make the study of law easier for everyone, I decided to write this book on Taxation that could certainly be understood by everyone. This book is intended as the first Taxation reference material for law students or anyone who wants to get a bird’s eye view of the subject before going to the regular textbooks. This textbook might not get all the topics in Taxation, but I make sure that it includes all essential topics on the study of the subject which would make the readers understand better the regular textbooks on Taxation.
For the 2025 version, I added the amendments from Ease of Paying Taxes and CREATE MORE Acts.
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Decrypting Digital Assets
Prof. Aristotle Valera’s latest work, “Decrypting Digital Assets: Commentaries and Case Law on the Nature and Legal Status of Digital Assets,” proves to be a valuable addition in building up one’s arsenal of both theoretical and practical knowledge on this emerging field.
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Introduction to Criminology: Its Nature, Concept and Scope of Study
This book, “Introduction to Criminology: Its Nature, Concept and Scope of Study” is designed to provide students, practitioners, and anyone interested in criminology with a comprehensive overview of the field. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of criminology, theories of crime causation, types of crime, the criminal justice system, and the role of the criminologist in society.
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Dr. Farrah’s Book on Nature & Cancer
Discover the Healing Power of Nature Against Cancer
World-renowned medical doctor Dr. Farrah-Arsenia Agustin-Bunch explores the profound connections between nature and health. She offers insights into the prevention and treatment of cancer through integrative and holistic approaches. Recognized for her expertise in natural remedies, Dr. Farrah empowers readers to take charge of their health using herbal medicine and lifestyle modifications.
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Blessed Nest
This book would have been a ghost of a botched dream if it wasn’t for my mother, Edna S. Vergel , a woman of few words, who told me one Saturday night while I was on the verge of putting the pen to rest that I should press on, that perhaps writing is really my thing. Thank you, Ma. You are my light. We’ll see about the writing.
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Ethics: A Guide to a Moral Living
The fundamental belief upheld in this book is that ethics goes beyond theoretical discussions and is instead a practical aspect that impacts all areas of our lives, including personal relationships, professional behavior, societal duties, and global citizenship. We have included a range of perspectives and voices to highlight the ethical understanding is enriched through diverse viewpoints and meaningful dialogue.
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A Bar Reviewee’s Handbook in Remedial Law
This book eases that anxiety. The coverage is comprehensive, the narrative, simple and uncomplicated. No stone is left unturned. But the shaft is removed from the grain. Only the substantial and essential. But no question in remedial law from both the bar and the bench can escape the reach and ambit of this treatise. Designed principally for bar reviewees, it is recommended as well to students and professors of law who will find in it a panoramic view of all the subject matter in remedial law. Likewise, trial lawyers may derive from this book the needed support in their practice by relying on the latest jurisprudence as footnoted for a particular topic. The Appendices constitute a unique feature in the book which include the cases penned by the 2025 Bar Chair (a most welcome development), as well as the Flowcharts which are novel in the Rules of Court.
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Administrative Procedures for Government Agencies with Quasi-Judicial Powers
Administrative agencies play an essential role in modern governance, bridging the gap between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. As governments have grown more complex, the need for specialized bodies to regulate, implement, and enforce laws has become increasingly vital. In this context, administrative agencies with quasi-judicial powers serve as crucial instruments for resolving disputes, enforcing regulations, and protecting the rights of individuals and organizations within specific sectors.
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Legal Pharmacy and Ethics
This book was inspired by the need to provide Pharmacy Students with a reference material to help them in their study of Pharmacy and in their preparation for the Pharmacist Licensure Examination. For the easy and proper understanding of legal concepts and provisions, the author has endeavored to simplify and explain in the manner that Pharmacy Students will easily comprehend. The approach is different as compared to other law books with the presumption that Pharmacy Students are focused on medical and scientific subjects and not on legal maxims, our system of the government, and/or legal framework. This is necessary in order to first build a working knowledge on the subject matter before one specializes in this area.
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Stir Thoughts but Don’t Spill the Tea
In the course of your reading, this book also creates special rendezvous points with nine question-and-tea pairings for your own contemplation. While coffee is officially “on vacation,” I hope these pages provide an exciting respite for your appreciation of tea in general, alongside a question that will reify a typical tea session to a moment in your timeline that’s rather hard to forget.
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Special Commercial Laws
This book is designed not only to deepen students’ grasp of commercial law but also to aid them in confidently approaching the bar examination. Each chapter breaks down challenging concepts into clear, digestible explanations, focusing on the essential points that bar candidates need to master. To further support exam readiness, the book includes practice questions and bar-style review exercises that align with the topics most commonly tested, allowing students to refine their skills and reinforce their understanding.
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Constitutional Law: The Fundamental Powers of the State and Bill of Rights
Since this humble work on Constitutional Law was first introduced in 2022, a lot of doctrines have been modified and/or clarified, among others, the MMDA in relation to police power and eminent domain; clarification on the issuance of administrative warrants by the Bureau of Immigration and deportation; and the introduction and application of the imminent lawless action test on cases involving freedom of expression. Thus, it is necessary to revise and update this work. I also took the time to adjust and correct the layout of the chapters, providing an optimal reading experience for the student and advocate of Constitutional Law.
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Ellie’s First Day at the Dentist
Ellie loves to eat a lot of candy instead of fruits.
What do you think will happen to Ellie if she continues to eat too much candy?
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My Life is a Slice of Pie
Very sobering..so insightful! This book doesn’t sound like the usual run-of-the-mill theories or self-help stuff we always read.
So refreshing to tie our biological makeup and our genetic tendencies in relation to our faith!
Rita M
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Caulifower Ears: Ancient Wisdom For Everyday Life
Although this book, in its search for ancient wisdom, goes back as far as 300BC, I must admit that my main inspirations are much more recent than that.
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Requiem Thesis
Running out of time and pressed at a disadvantage in their war against the order of the arcanum, Dr. Blake Sade and Veronica Race to unlock the secrets of the Requiem in a bid to turn the tide of battle in their favor. They travel to Vienna, believing it holds the key to unraveling the mysteries of the Requiem. Dr. Blake Sade harbors suspicions that what they seek lies in the lost documents and clandestine history of the two prominent historical figures who shaped Vienna as the “City of Music and Dreams”—wolfgang amadeus mozart and sigmund freud. But little did Dr. Sade and Veronica know, they are racing not only against the Arcanum, but other parties whose interests also lie in what they seek. As the duo venture deeper to concealed histories related to the Requiem, they come to realize that Vienna may hold more secrets that they initially thought.
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Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Explained
The book attempts to :
a) give a backgrounder on how the Paris Agreement on Climate Change was arrived at, why is it like that, and its relationship to the United Nations Framework Agreement on Climate Change;
b) elaborate its provisions one by one while giving an update how these provisions have progressed since its adoption in Paris, France in 2015;
c) give an idea of the extent of Philippine obligations therein and how the Philippines has implemented them recently; and
d) show the full extent of the Paris Agreement Rulebook, while giving a summary of each of these key guidelines in each of the key building blocks of the Agreement -
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Compendium on Basic Customs Administrative Remedies
The Compendium on Basic Customs Administrative Remedies is an expansive reference book devised and organized to provide a walk-through of relevant provisions of Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) as amended, allied International Agreements and Conventions, Customs Administrative Orders (CAOs), Customs Memorandum Orders (CMOs), Court of Tax Appeal and Supreme Court decisions and related laws, rules, and regulations that individuals working in the Bureau of Customs, as well as stakeholders, professionals, and undergraduates may refer to in addressing and/or dealing with customs valuation, tariff, assessment and other customs issues and concerns. The Compendium has been methodically and painstakingly articulated and arranged to heighten clearness and simplify understanding.