By Joshua R. Fuentesfina, JD 1 and Donna Lerma Janica A. Paco, JD 1 Source: https://announcement.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/BIR-6.jpg What is the TRAIN law? REPUBLIC ACT No. 10963 more popularly known as the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Program is the first package of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) that took effect on January 1, … Continue reading R.A. No. 10963 or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Program: On a Right TRAIN Track
Caught in the Act: RA 9995: Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009
By Mary Kay Grajo, JD 1 and Airene Ruiz, JD 1 source: Legal Matters and In Between - BloggerAnti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 In this modern world of technology and internet access, pornography and scandals are inevitable. Who among here have not seen the sex scandals of Hyden Kho and Katrina Halili, the … Continue reading Caught in the Act: RA 9995: Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009
Republic Act 9160 or Anti-Money Laundering Act: The Philippines’ Response to Global Money Laundering
By Lester Gallego, JD1 and Steffani Mitchelle Patriarca Republic Act 9160 otherwise known as the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (hereinafter “AMLA”) was approved on September 29, 2001. Unlike other domestic laws in the Philippines, the AMLA was intended to be more far-reaching considering that money-laundering activities, the object sought to be prevented and punished … Continue reading Republic Act 9160 or Anti-Money Laundering Act: The Philippines’ Response to Global Money Laundering
Republic Act 11510 or The Alternative Learning System Act: A Promise To A Better Future
BY KARIZA CELIS, JD 1 AND MEAGAN CATRICE MONTESA, JD 1 “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all” Section 1 of Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution Our Constitution mandates that every Filipino … Continue reading Republic Act 11510 or The Alternative Learning System Act: A Promise To A Better Future
The Anti-Terror Act of 2020 – A Year Later
By Raymund Besa - JD1 and Nichole Lavides - JD1 On September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda terror group members hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the … Continue reading The Anti-Terror Act of 2020 – A Year Later
RA 10612: STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
By Joseph Dave Bermil JD1 and Philip Andrew Lamaton JD1 Brief history: Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship Act of 2013) REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10612 which is AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.[1] Implementing the R.A. … Continue reading RA 10612: STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
A Helping Hand for the Health of Every Filipino
By: Quennie Grace Deocampo, JD-1 and Grace Olivar, JD-1 On February 20, 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte signed REPUBLIC ACT No. 11223, An Act Instituting Universal Health Care for All Filipinos, Prescribing Reforms in the Health Care System, and Appropriating Funds Therefor. This Act shall be known as the "Universal Health Care Act". The approval and … Continue reading A Helping Hand for the Health of Every Filipino
RA 11525 “The Covid-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021”
By Arvin Gaudiel, JD1 and Christian Rodriguez, JD1 Background: As early as December 2019, the WHO reported the onset of symptoms of a new decease spreading in Wuhan, China. According to the CDC, this new virus, was much more infectious than the common influenza, and those infected with it could remain contagious for a much … Continue reading RA 11525 “The Covid-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021”
Republic Act No. 11036 – The Mental Health Act: A Law on the Silent Pandemic on Mental Health
By Dan Chua JD1 and Ma. Leonila Nuñez JD1 Purpose What is mental health? Is it that important that the Philippine Government took notice of its gravity? Republic Act No. 11036, “An Act Establishing a National Mental Health For The Purpose Of Enhancing The Delivery Of Integrated Mental Health Services, Promoting And Protecting The Rights … Continue reading Republic Act No. 11036 – The Mental Health Act: A Law on the Silent Pandemic on Mental Health
Data Privacy Act of 2012: The Legal Side of the 4th Industrial Revolution
By Shaira Mae Jamolor, JD1 and Archelle Marie Azuro, JD1 Introduction An era enabled by extraordinary technology innovation which affects the way people live, work, and interact with each other. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a technology-driven change that blurs the boundaries between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. This is an opportunity to harness … Continue reading Data Privacy Act of 2012: The Legal Side of the 4th Industrial Revolution
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