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Real Property Tax Amnesty
With all the noise on the taxability of the prizes of our Filipino Olympians, it reminds me of the tax obligation that’s literally closer to home—real property tax. Let me take this opportunity to bring up the two-year real property tax amnesty, which cover penalties, surcharges, and interests from all unpaid real property taxes (RPTs),…
Read MoreSuits Against Gambling Debts
With Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) making headlines due to the government’s impending ban, it’s timely to talk about gambling. Gambling affects countless Filipinos. It often leads to devastating debts, cycle of poverty, legal complications, and fractured family dynamics. Based on information from business groups, POGO in particular, seems to not really contribute significantly to…
Read MoreRemembering La Liga Filipina: The Right to Freedom of Expression
Can you say or express whatever you want? –– Our Constitution guarantees the freedom of expression that protects us from the government impinging our rights to speak, oppose, criticize and express. But it does not give us the right to express whatever we want. Freedom of expression is our spotlight this July because we commemorate…
Read MoreLaws on Flag and Language
In the vibrant tapestry of the Philippines’ culture, our national language and flag are pivotal to our nation’s identity and history. Yet not many know that there are laws about them, and that violations of which have consequences. In celebration of Independence Day, we would like to share the laws concerning our flag and language…
Read MoreLaws for the Working Mothers
The workforce has witnessed women across all industries, often leading or excelling. Most of these women workers are also wives and/or mothers. Both—paid work and motherhood—demand women to make sacrifices to meet the needs and priorities at the workplace or at home. Their hard work and sacrifice drive this country’s progress. In celebration of both Labor Day…
Read MoreWhen not telling the truth is illegal
The images are sourced from https://pixabay.com/ with note that they are “Free for use under the Pixabay Content License”. In the observance of Holy Week, we reflect not only on moments of redemption and forgiveness but also on the importance of telling the truth to fight injustice. When there’s legal duty to tell the truth, lying, presenting false…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day: Understanding the VAWC Law
Download Presentation Click to View Presentation Women’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century when women around the world began to advocate for better working conditions, suffrage, and gender equality. In 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights. This event marked the first…
Read MoreOf Love and Contracts
February, the month when hearts beat a little faster, smiles linger a little longer, and love fills the air with its sweet embrace. As we celebrate this month of love, we tend to look and enter into relationships that reflect mutual love, trust, and respect. Many even immediately contemplate about marriage. But marriage is more…
Read MoreAvoid lawsuits, shift away from plastics
By: Jewel Bouvier P. Atienza In April 2023, 32 Philippine consumers filed a case with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) against the top plastic polluters in the Philippines, namely Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Unilever, URC, and Nestle for their false and misleading recyclability claims on the plastic packaging of their products. This case is just…
Read MoreChristmas and Child Support
WE WISH YOU A MERRY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS! From your Z. Soriano & Associates family through the winners of our office christmas card making contest – Atty. Ross, Atty. Kevin, Atty. Jana, Sir Dom and Sir Mark (congratulations!) By the ZSALO team Too often, it has always been said that Christmas is for children because…
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