There are many euphemisms when it comes to aging. “How young are you?” is the suggested greeting when meeting someone who seems of advanced age. The elderlies are usually described as “young at heart” when their physical looks betray the years behind them. As one’s age accumulates, and they
December 28, 2022
There is still no divorce law in the Philippines. This column will keep on repeating this: that around the world, only the Philippines and the Vatican have no divorce law. Instead, what the Philippines can come up with at best as a ground to put an end to a
December 24, 2022
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III As the Christmas season is upon us once again, we must weather a slew of parties at work, with friends, for reunions, and sometimes for no reason at all. But the highlight of this season is our homecoming to the family. Article 149 of the Family Code defines “family”
December 8, 2022
Free patent titles have become commonplace as a mode of acquiring public lands especially in the rural areas. But under the law, there are four (4) modes of acquiring public lands. They are enumerated in Commonwealth Act No. 141, as follows: Entitlement to agricultural lands of the public domain
December 3, 2022
In most cases, a minor cannot decide for himself/ herself but must look to his/ her parents to make the decision. This is because under the law, a minor lacks the capacity to act which means “the power to do acts with legal effect” (Article 37, Civil Code). So,
November 19, 2022
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III In a society like ours where population explodes every new year, incidents of isolation of a property without viable access to public roads from private residences become prevalent. When one’s land is surrounded by other lands or structures or buildings, and in order to get to the nearest highway,
November 12, 2022
Typhoon “Paeng” had recently shown that global warming is upon us. Pundits point out that this is evident from the stronger hurricanes we experience, devastating earthquakes that rattle the terrain; and of course, the floods that ravage everything: from the farmer’s crops and livestock, to people’s homes, modest or
November 5, 2022
Since the lockdowns were handed down, we have yet to see people trooping to the cemeteries to visit their dead during this time of the year. This year, we await whether restrictions would be eased up. The All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) and All Soul’s Day (Nov. 2) celebrations
October 25, 2022
Being aggressive in swooping down on criminal activity on one hand, and respecting privacy rights on the other, involves a delicate balancing act. The rule is that every search of a private place must be supported by a warrant to be issued by a judge upon a finding of
October 15, 2022
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III The great divide in the practice of law is emblematic of a deep chasm in society between rich and poor. There are expensive lawyers whose services are offered through the medium of a law firm that only the rich can afford to engage. And then there are those who
October 6, 2022
Much concern has been raised about the cracks that were found in the Ungka II flyover that connects Jaro, Iloilo City and Pavia, Iloilo. This came on the heels of a report that motorists experienced a “wavy” feel while traversing the P680-Million project shortly after it was opened for
October 3, 2022
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III The recent confusion that was brought about by the report that MARINA had banned all forms of bicycles to be loaded on board fiber-made ferries bound for and coming from Guimaras Province raised an uproar. Concerned citizens took to social media which instantly swirled with condemnation of the restriction
September 28, 2022