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Empowered: Understanding Women’s Rights and the Laws
This book discusses the various domestic and international laws protecting and promoting women’s rights. It also includes the common crimes and legal disputes experienced by women in the Philippines. It will answer misconceptions and frequently asked questions on certain crimes and disputes thus providing a deeper understanding of their rights as a victim. It discusses how to start legal proceedings and how one could protect themselves and their interests from further harm.
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Fundamentals of Statutory Construction
For both law students and attorneys, statutory interpretation is important in resolving potential conflicts in understanding and applying various statutory provisions. Based on the notable jurisprudence of the Supreme Court, which acts as an interpreter of doubtful statutory provisions, it applies the rules of statutory interpretation to resolve disputes with the aim of upholding the actual intention of the legislature. Moreover, the application of the rules of statutory interpretation is a crucial aspect in the legal field that ensures that laws are applied fairly, reasonably and consistently.
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Advanced Social Philosophy
At its essence, social philosophy delves into inquiries concerning societal structures and institutions, the interconnections among individuals in society, and the ethical and political frameworks that influence our collective existence. This publication aims to thoroughly analyze the key ideas, discussions, and philosophical explorations that have informed our comprehension of social systems and relationships. The inception of this endeavor arises from a deep-seated interest in the mechanisms that unite communities and the values that support concepts such as social justice, equality, and shared accountability.
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CROSS-BORDER DOCUMENTS: A Primer on Notarization and Authentication of Documents Abroad
While this Primer was originally drafted within the context of the work rendered by Philippine embassies and consulates, I have included in the discussion the rules on remote notarization of paper documents which I hope the notaries public will find useful during these times and which now find application in embassies and consulates pursuant to rules that were issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs only recently. I also included a discussion on the Apostille Convention—the most widely applied plurilateral treaty in the field of legal cooperation—which entered into force for the Philippines in 2019.
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Philippine Environmental Laws, Policies and Case Remedies: An Academic Dissection
The idea of writing a book on environmental law took shape right after we taught the subject of environmental law for the first time a couple of semesters back. We took great pains in gathering as much materials as we can to prepare for a subject that not too many professors of law or legal practitioners would lay their hands on. Only to find out later that there are a few books available on the shelves that we could browse for useful and relevant information on the subject matter.
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Compendium of Laws on Economic Reforms
Recent development and practices in economics, trade and commerce here and abroad, necessitated the amendment of our national laws such as the Foreign Investment Act (FIA), Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA) and Public Service Act (PSA). The changes were introduced to enable our laws to be compliant with the reciprocal laws of our trading partners, hence making our country competitive.
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Philippine Mining Laws
Whether you are a mining company executive, a legal professional, a government official, or a researcher, our Philippine Mining Laws Book is an indispensable tool for navigating the complex legal landscape of the mining industry in the Philippines. Order your copy today and gain a comprehensive understanding of the laws that govern mining operations in the country.
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National Security and the Philippine Defense Economy
The outcome of her economic and security research study led her to theorize about the uniqueness of Philippine military investments that can now be aligned to public investments mainly due to the clear and present danger brought by internal and external security threats in the country.
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Canons of Statutory Construction
In this book, Funa delves deep into the principles and techniques of statutory construction, shedding light on the complex process of deciphering legislative intent. With his extensive experience as a legal expert and former Insurance Commissioner of the Philippines, Funa provides valuable insights and practical examples to help readers navigate through the intricacies of statutory interpretation.
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Uniform Rules On Administrative Cases In The Civil Service (URACCS)
The Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (URACCS) is the main and principal body of rules governing the administrative investigation and discipline of employees in the civil service. The URACCS was promulgated in 1999 and has since governed all investigations involving government officials and employees. The book written by Atty. Dennis Funa is further enriched with the discussion on the latest Supreme Court decisions involving the Civil Service.
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Ombudsman Law
The Ombudsman Law of the Philippines presents an in-depth legal study on the extent of powers and authority of the Ombudsman. It is noted that there are very few legal materials on the Ombudsman Law.
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State Universities and Colleges: The Governing Board Powers, Procedure & Pronouncements
This work therefore relies heavily on two important legal documents — that of Republic Act No. 8292 and its implementing rules and regulations.
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Ratio Legis: Statutory Construction
The principal purpose of the Ratio Legis is to reinforce the learning process by providing the student with syllabi notes from choice and selected jurisprudence with the end in view of providing context as well as illustrate the various legal concepts, principles and more importantly — the interpretation and application made by the High Court to various issues raised before It throughout our nation’s socio-economic and political history.
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Statutory Constructions (Third Edition)
On its Third Edition — this humble work stays true to its humble beginnings and original purpose — providing references on the principles and concepts of statutory construction, highlighting when appropriate, through the use of specially selected cases.
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Inquiries in Aid of Legislation
Be that as it may, inquiries in aid of legislation is a legitimate aspect of the legislative function of Congress — be it exercised by either chambers.
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LOL: Law of Laughter
For a change, this writer has veered away from the usual subjects he dabbles on.
Having read and gotten himself amused by lawyer tales and witticisms in all forms of media led him to venturing into putting in one tome his huge collection of jokes on lawyers and judges – in English and Tagalog – pick-up lines, one-liners, quotes, captions, taglines, and memes.
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Unmasking the Myth on Male Abuse
This book seeks to illuminate the often-hidden reality of violence against men, exposing the gaps in existing domestic violence laws and advocating for a reevaluation of these statutes, including Republic Act 9262.
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Agrarian Reform Law: Bastion of Social Justice
This humble work is a product of months of meticulous research and in-depth analysis by the Author of the various extant social legislations that pervade our statute books, among which are an assortment of agrarian reform laws.
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Environmental and Natural Resources Laws
This humble work is not merely a textbook. It is offered as a vade mecum, a companion guidebook for all the guardians and protectors of the environment.
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Mga Pormularyong Legal sa Wikang Filipino
Inasam ng may-akda na makasulat ng isang aklat na naglalaman mga pormularyong legal sa ating sariling wika na magagamit sa mga pangkaraniwang sinumpaang salaysay, kasulatan, at kasunduan, gayundin and mga pormularyong hudisyal na kadalasang ginagamit sa mga kaso sa hukuman.
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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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Post-Conviction Relief: Probation
The realization that there is no publication that covers all the relevant legal anchors on probation compelled the author to put in writing what she had gathered and learned in the course of her work as a member of the judiciary.
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The Borrowed Womb
The traditional Filipino family consists of the husband, the wife, and their progeny. However, some couples may encounter challenges in trying to conceive children due to infertility, physical disability, disease, or other physiological complications.
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Review and Commentaries of Hospital and Doctors’ Jurisprudence
Professor Olarte’s continuing, unstinting love and support, to Continuing Hospital and Medical Education, proves his intellectual and generous patronage to the deeper understanding and application of Hospital and Medical Jurisprudence, in our daily Hospital and Medical Administrative as well as clinical practice, to provide quality and responsible health care to our patients and clients.
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Medical Bioethics Legal and Clinical Cases
Understanding this textbook, explores Medical Bioethics, through the avenues of legal and clinical cases. Bioethics is an applied science and discipline, meant to resolve moral problems and moral dilemmas. Studying medical bioethics also gives us a foretaste of the professional relationships between physicians, nurses, patients, family members, hospital administrators and friends. All of these situations tell us about how health care can either work smoothly or can lead to moral problems or dilemmas.
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Legal Medicine (Volume 2)
This Second Volume of Legal Medicine is intended to meet the needs of further study, by medical students, physicians, forensic experts and even lawyers.
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Legal Medicine (Volume 1)
This book is written as a basic texts for all interested students, physicians and members of the Bar and Bench. It is intended to be thought provoking and enjoyable for use as a basic course on the subject and as a review and reference in a variety of forensic courses as well as in postgraduate studies. The author has tried his best to present the materials in an interesting manner, so that it can be readily integrated with what will be taught in more detail in other disciplines such as Trial Law practice and Forensic Medical Investigations.
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The Anti-Terrorism Law of 2020
This book aims to guide law practitioners and the public in understanding the provisions, most especially the safeguards, of the Anti-Terrorism Law of 2020. As the principal author of The Anti-Terrorism Law of 2020 in the Philippine Senate, I am confident that this book will address the apprehension of our civilians against any abuses in its implementation.
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Conscientious Objection
This book, which is the product of this endeavor, is a valuable tool for both advocates and scholars who grapple with the issue of conscientious objection and its relationship with the common good of Philippine society.
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The Prerogative Writ of Habeas Corpus
IN THE STUDY OF LAW ON THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, complicated evidentiary procedures must be simplified but thorough, understandable though complex. Legal academicians and law practitioners must in their reports and or in any evidence they give in written forms, documentation or orally, must give their application of evidentiary procedures in an unbiased manner. This will advocate for an impartial and and honest approach in the application of laws to existing legal cases.
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Water and Water Crisis, What are the solution?
IN this critical era of supply glitches, complicated strategic and economic solutions and approaches makes it more difficult for people and their families to alleviate these shortage and problems especially governing water shortage. These must be understood so that prevention of economic catastrophe will be avoided and thus, hasten the a better understanding of the role of changing conditions, food shortages, dirty energy dependence and alternative solutions such as hydroelectric, wind, solar energy etc., other environmental conditions and other technical aspects of FINDING SOLUTIONS TO WATER SHORTAGE. And thus, WATER SUPPLY MUST AND SHOULD BE STUDIED in so far as addressing present and future problems that will confront us.