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Law on Corporate Securities
This humble work has a two-fold purpose: the first one is a bit of nostalgia for both of us, when we used to work with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which laid the basis of our understanding and knowledge on Corporation and Securities Law. We were blessed and benefited by our stints with the SEC that this is a way to express our gratitude and to translate our experience into this book on corporate securities.
The second purpose, on the other hand, is the ultimate reason on writing this book on Corporate Securities. The student of law may be quite intimidated by the concept of Securities Regulation, considering that the concepts involved here are technical and statistical (particularly actuarial) in nature. Likewise, the layman is exposed in the trading of securities, and most of the time, is unwary of the risks and legalities in their investments in which their purpose is to gain profits may be jeopardized by their lack of legal knowledge before dealing with securities transactions.
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Constitutional Law: The State and Branches of Government
This timely revision includes the latest doctrine and jurisprudence in this particular work on the State and Branches of Government not encompassed in the first edition. These recent decisions touched upon the delegation of emergency powers, dual citizenship, immunity from suits in relation to international organizations, limitations imposed upon congressional investigations, electoral qualifications, and presidential amnesties, among others. The author also included a new chapter on National Economy and Patrimony, which deserves a separate and distinct discussion of its own.
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IUS GENTIUM: Notes in Public International Law
Increasing relations between States — whether military alliances, economic partnerships and other links — have made rules of a transnational, international character indispensable. The rise of legal regimes — the World Trade Organization, the community law of the European Union, the whole regime of international criminal law — are three of many examples. There is also no doubt that the institutions of international law have become prominent. In the Philippines, the investigation of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte by the International Criminal Court in connection with the ruthless “war on drugs” during his administration has brought the Court to the attention of many Filipinos. The Arbitral Award that gave the Philippines a resounding victory of the Peoples Republic of China have also initiated many Filipinos to the workings of dispute resolution under the Convention on the Law of the Sea. The laudable decision of Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization despite Russia’s saber-rattling, and the willingness of the European Union to consider the membership of Georgia highlight the prominence of new forms of international legal personality.
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TOP Notes in Commercial Law
This book is the product of long days, longer nights, and a relentless drive to assist those who dare to dream the lofty dream of becoming a lawyer. It is written for the daunting souls who resolved, despite the odds, to make lawyers of themselves.
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Primer on Preliminary Investigation and Inquest Proceedings
This is a seminal work on the new rules on preliminary investigation and inquest proceedings. It intends to serve as a basic tool and guide on the reform initiatives on the administration of justice, specifically on the investigation and prosecution of crimes by our prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. Because of the desire of the government to have a more expeditious, efficient and less expensive administration of justice, there came the burning desire, the persistent push and the all-consuming focus to primacy of the rule of law and the adherence to compassionate justice in our country.
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Philippine Environmental Laws
This book is for Mother Earth.
In an era marked by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and climate change, the field of environmental law has emerged as a critical area of legal practice and scholarship. Environmental law encompasses a wide array of regulations, statutes, and treaties aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. It serves as a framework for addressing the complex interactions between human activities and the natural world, ensuring that the rights of present and future generations to a healthy environment are upheld.
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Claiming the Dot: A Young Lawyer’s Journey
Atty. Capila is the heart and soul behind Barrista Solutions, which is dedicated to guiding and supporting students who dream of claiming the dot. What started as a humble online resource quickly evolved into something special. This passion project became a safe, encouraging, and incredibly helpful community where law students and lawyers could share insights, impart knowledge, and find the motivation to keep pushing through.
Now, that same concept has been captured in book form. With all the challenges and pressures law students face today, having a go-to source of inspiration, wisdom, and reassurance is essential.
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Legal Negotiation: How to Win Without Fighting (with Artificial Intelligence and other Methods)
This book is specifically designed to share various techniques and strategies about how to negotiate more effectively in the actual practice of law. The core message of this humble work is that lawyers should endeavor to solve their clients’ problems through negotiation first. Only after all amicable means to resolve the disputes have been exhausted should lawyers resort to litigation. Competitive negotiation tactics and more collaborative problem-solving approaches are included in the discussion. This book focuses on negotiation as client representation. Lawyers as advocates have affected the process of negotiation in many ways. Some of the best contributions that lawyers could make to improve the justice system is to exert maximum efforts to resolve their cases without overburdening the justice system.
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Labor Relations: The Labor Code of the Philippines Volume II Book V, VI, & VII
This work covers Book V, VI, and VII of the Labor Code as amended. The covered articles are provided with annotations and explained through the lenses of the constitution, jurisprudence, doctrines, legislations, relevant Implementing Rules and Regulations, and updates on labor laws. Bar Question of the previous Bar Examinations together with suggested answers are also made part of the discussion to help readers frame their understanding within a legal context of the subject under review. The suggested answers are just that, suggested. They are not meant to correct other alternative answers that may have merit in law; hence the answers should be taken as an aid to further understand the topic at hand.
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Self-Reliant Defense Posture
This book delves into the strategic imperatives driving the Philippines’ move towards self-reliance in defense and provides a rich historical and contemporary analysis. It explores the evolving Philippines’ strategic environment, policy decisions and the challenges of defense modernization, offering critical insights into the nation’s security trajectory.
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Bar Reviewer Labor and Social Legislation
This reading material is a syllabus-based Bar Examination guide designed to provide every Bar candidate and law student a comprehensive review, with the aid of some of the latest Supreme Court decisions, on the fundamental of the Labor Code, as amended, its implementing rules and regulations, the NLRC Rules of Procedure and other social legislation that are pertinent to their preparations for the Bar Examinations.
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New Government Procurement Act of 2024 (Republic Act No. 12009)
AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF 2025
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Cross-Examination Techniques: A Practical Guide to Litigation
This book explores the art of cross-examination in Philippine courtrooms—its tools, tactics, and techniques. It draws a vivid comparison between the best practices of Philippine and American trial lawyers, examining what truly works and what falls short.
To uncover these lessons, an empirical method was used. Surveys, interviews, and real-world experiences shaped the findings—revealing how Filipino litigators set their goals, prepare their cross, and choose the techniques that land with impact. By mapping the patterns and themes in these practices, and comparing them to time-tested American strategies, this work bridges a long-standing gap in Philippine legal literature. More than just theory, this is a practical handbook—one the Philippines has long needed, but until now, did not have. It distills the real-world wisdom of trial lawyers, prosecutors, public attorneys, and judges across the country.
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A Handbook on the Fundamentals of Eminent Domain
The decision to write a book on eminent domain is prompted by the author’s experience in handling expropriation cases as a practitioner, and later, as a judge. The author hopes to bring common practices in expropriation closer to the Rules and/or jurisprudence. He notes, for instance, that under Rule 67 of the Rules of Court, pre-trial conference, an otherwise mandatory fixture in the pursuit of ordinary civil (and even criminal) actions, has no place in the procedure to be followed in expropriation cases.
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Your Taxmate Says: Lawyer’s Version
This book is a product of a decade of experiencing, learning, practicing, and teaching Taxation. Honed by my tax experience in an accounting firm and a law firm, and further solidified at my current tax work with the Court of Tax Appeals, this book is an ever-evolving work of art, a culmination of how my mind works in trying to explain the constructive glory and the destructive fury of taxation. This is patterned after my handwritten teaching notes as early as 2016, the Powerpoint slides that I have continually been editing since 2020 when the teaching landscape has been forced to adapt to the pandemic, incorporating the test banks I have originally created ever since I started teaching.
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Pre-Week Refresher in Political Law
For some law students, Political Law may not be as interesting as the other subjects, compared to, especially for the beginners, Criminal Law. Yet, in the Bar Exam, Political Law carries great weight in the computation of what would be the examinee’s final rating.
To help the examinees in conquering what would be one of the most important journeys of their lives, the Authors decide to write this pre-week reviewer to serve as their refresher or final reading material. The Authors hope for the best and wish the examinees “Good Luck!”.
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Provisional Remedies Special Civil Actions and Other Writs
This book, titled “Provisional Remedies, Special Civil Actions, and Other Writs”, continues to use the question-and-answer format adopted in the 2007 and 2019 editions. It includes annotations and updates in jurisprudence. In addition, it tackles the different writs aside from those already included in the Rules discussed. The author believes this format enhances understanding, appreciation, and retention of various provisions and details while maintaining substance and comprehensiveness. It is hoped that this work will be helpful to the members of the judiciary, lawyers, law students, and the Bar reviewees.
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Remedial Law Reviewer Vol. 2
Prepare to enhance your understanding of legal principles with the Remedial Law Reviewer 2 by Judge Janice L. Andrade-Udarbe. This essential resource is meticulously designed for students, practitioners, and legal professionals alike, ensuring that you are well-equipped to excel in your studies and legal practice. The book provides a thorough exploration of Evidence and Special Proceedings presented in a Q&A format, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
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Remedial Law Reviewer Vol. 1
Are you ready to enhance your knowledge and confidence in Remedial Law? Look no further than the Remedial Law Reviewer 1 by Judge Janice L. Andrade-Udarbe. This comprehensive Q and A guide is meticulously designed to tackle the complexities of Civil Procedure, Special Civil Actions, and Criminal Procedure. Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or a professional looking to refresh your knowledge, this reviewer is an invaluable resource.
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Heinous Crimes: Blueprint for Criminal Actions
The third edition of this book aims to enhance the appreciation not only the testimonial evidence but also reliable science-based exhibits. This new edition is a collective guide for law enforcers and other legal professionals in criminal probe, trial and even appeal. It will certainly improve knowledge in the areas of medico-legal, ballistics, forensic chemistry, and forensic biology (fingerprints and DNA).
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Special Proceedings Annotated
A mile wide and an inch deep this book on Special Proceedings, Annotated is most definitely not. Coming as the latest offering of the author’s Remedial Law Series, this opus not only covers a wide latitude of the subject matter but also provides much needed depth that will appeal to and provide much use for its readers. Navigators will find treading on its waters a delight as each page presents rules and explanations and illustrations in a clear, systematic, and purposeful manner.
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Special Proceedings
The book starts with a discussion on the settlement of estate before descending further on the topics of correction of entries in the Civil Registry, the Rules involving Habeas Corpus, Habeas Data and Writ of Amparo, the Rules on Environment proceedings, the New Rules on Adoption (R.A. No. 11642). Jurisprudence until the year 2022 has also been included in order to ensure that the reader is updated with the latest jurisprudence.
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The Laws on Common Carriers
This book dispenses with the presentation of the topic in sequence under the Civil Code; but rather, arranges the discussion in a topical and sequential manner that allows the reader to understand the topic in a flow.
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Labor Laws Social Legislation Compendium
Navigate the complex landscape of labor legislation with the Labor Laws Social Legislation Compendium. This invaluable resource offers thorough insights into disciplinary and termination actions, retirement of employees, and the prescription of claims and offenses. Whether you’re a labor attorney, HR professional, or business owner, this book is your go-to guide for understanding and applying labor laws effectively.
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The Civil Code of the Philippines: Guiding Principles and Jurisprudence
The Civil Code of the Philippines: Guiding Principles and Jurisprudence is a comprehensive compilation of the fundamental laws governing civil matters in the country. This book provides an analysis of the Codeʹs key provisions, focusing on three areas: Persons and Human Relations, Property, and Wills and Succession.
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Criminal Law Reviewer 2025 Bar Examinations
This Criminal Law Reviewer is designed to be your ultimate study companion, whether you are a bar candidate or a legal professional. Unlike ordinary review materials that merely list legal provisions, this book systematically presents criminal law concepts in a structured, digestible, and practical manner. It provides in-depth discussions, requisites, enumerations, and, most importantly, Regularly Asked Bar (RAB) Questions—those that have frequently appeared in past bar exams and are likely to be asked again.
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Your Taxmate Says: Accountant’s Version
This book is a product of a decade of experiencing, learning, practicing, and teaching Taxation. Honed by my tax experience in an accounting firm and a law firm, and further solidified at my current tax work with the Court of Tax Appeals, this book is an ever-evolving work of art, a culmination of how my mind works in trying to explain the constructive glory and the destructive fury of taxation.
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English for Law: A Beginner’s Guide to the Study of Law
Are you a student, aspiring lawyer, or simply curious about the legal landscape in the Philippines? ENGLISH FOR LAW: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF LAW (In Philippine Context) is your essential companion. This comprehensive guide is designed for beginners, providing a clear and accessible introduction to the foundational concepts and terminology of law in the Philippine setting.
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Legal and Judicial Ethics Reviewer (Questions and Answers)
The authors have also included latest jurisprudence up to the year 2024, and to furthermore be responsive to the coverage of the September 2025 Bar Examinations, have also included the Bangalore Draft and the JBC, among others, as provided in the coverage of Justice Lazaro-Javier.
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Understanding Income Taxation
Bar questions are, likewise, incorporated with the goal of acquainting bar candidates with the types and structures of such examination. Suggested answers are indicated in order to guide the law students in their analysis.
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Expositions on Labor Standards
Dive into the intricate world of labor standards with ‘Expositions on Labor Standards’, a meticulously researched book that explores the nuances of employment laws, worker rights, and industry practices. This essential read is designed for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of labor relations. With in-depth analysis, case studies, and expert insights, this book not only highlights the importance of fair labor practices but also discusses the challenges faced in enforcing them. Equip yourself with the knowledge to advocate for equitable work environments and enhance your understanding of the rights of workers in our modern economy.
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The CPRA 500 Plus
The 2025 edition of this book contains the whole set of the Case Doctrines in Legal and Judicial Ethics of the 2025 Bar Chairperson, Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier. It is our sincerest hope that this compilation will equip bar candidates (our “bar babies”), law students and even lawyers with additional knowledge on how to avoid some of the ethical pitfalls of lawyering.
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Clinical Legal Education Program: A Guide for CLEP Students
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: A Guide for CLEP Students is the essential roadmap for both Clinical Legal Education students and new lawyers.
In this compact companion, Cruz provides detailed guidance on litigation practice and trial procedure, particularly cases involving indigent or marginalized clients under the CLEP Program.
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Remedial Law Reviewer (Volume 2)
Coming up with this iteration of the Remedial Law Reviewer was brought about by the need to keep in step with recent jurisprudence up to June 2024 which have been included in the text herein in order to ensure that the reader keeps abreast with the latest developments as well as the 2025 syllabus of the Bar Exams in Remedial Law.
Eminently dedicated to the late Dean Ed Vincent S. Albano, it is humbly hoped that the readers continue to learn lessons from this reference.
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Remedial Law Reviewer (Volume 1)
Coming up with this iteration of the Remedial Law Reviewer was brought about by the need to keep in step with recent jurisprudence up to June 2024 which have been included in the text herein in order to ensure that the reader keeps abreast with the latest developments as well as the 2025 syllabus of the Bar Exams in Remedial Law.
Eminently dedicated to the late Dean Ed Vincent S. Albano, it is humbly hoped that the readers continue to learn lessons from this reference.
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Rudimentary Handbook for Pollution Control Officers
This realization inspired me to write this “Rudimentary Handbook for Pollution Control Officers” which is born out of a vision to empower the PCOs and environmental practitioners with a practical and straightforward guide to navigating the complex world of pollution control and environmental regulation.
The contents of this book are purposely structured to provide the readers with a foundational understanding of the duties and responsibilities of PCOs, as well as the key legal and technical aspects of environmental compliance.
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The Amended Rules on Civil Procedure Annotated (Book 2)
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.
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Bar Exam Blueprint
The journey of creating Bar Exam Blueprint has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the overwhelming response to its first edition has been deeply humbling. As one of the Top 7 Best-Selling Law Books on Lazada on December 2024 (which subsequently sold out) it is clear that the book resonated to some aspiring bar candidates. Consequently, majority of the bar aspirants who bought the book passed the 2024 Bar Exams. In this regard, their trust and support in the book have inspired me to revisit and refine this blueprint for success, resulting in this enriched second edition.