By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III In a raucous world teeming with noise, nosiness, hubris, and anything and everything that annoys, everyone must be reminded of a basic human right which is the “right to live in peace.” Article 28 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights mandates that we all have “the right to
August 17, 2024
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III On August 12th, the first semester of law school will begin. In September, those who have graduated from law school will be taking the bar exams. While both are of profound significance to law students, it is what happens in between that is at the core of this article.
August 10, 2024
There is a co-ownership whenever the ownership of an undivided thing or right belongs to different persons. (Article 484, New Civil Code). Co-ownership can take place either upon agreement of the parties, ie., when two or more persons buy a property with the intention of becoming its joint owners; or,
August 3, 2024
As the bar examinations are due to be rolled-out this September, the examinees are preparing to meet different legal scenarios so they can provide answers to the same. Being their bar reviewer in civil law at the University of San Agustin Bar Reviewer Org., apart from conducting reviews in
July 27, 2024
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III Myeongdong is a bustling commercial district in Seoul, Korea, teeming with both local peddlers and tourists especially at night. It is the mecca of cosmetics or beauty products, shops for leading brands, and street food. It is described as a place “to see and be seen.” True to its
July 17, 2024
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III Is force necessary in anything we do? We can be forceful in enforcing our rights. We can be emphatic when we emphasize our arguments. In sports, we may need to use muscle to prevail over the opponent. But in most aspects of life, especially in law, we must avoid
July 6, 2024
When the mother of a non-marital (illegitimate) child dies, who gets custody of the minor child? One of the greatest tragedies in the life of a child is losing a parent. Like two (2) pillars that support a massive edifice, both parents provide the child the much-needed guidance,
June 29, 2024
By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III Carlos Alcaraz, a 21-year old tennis player from Spain, just won the 2024 French Open men’s singles. It was a tough 5-set game against an equally tough player in Alexander Zverev. Zverev gave it his all. He lost the first set but fought back to win the second and
June 15, 2024
Today’s world is cramped with noise nuisance. But I’m not only referring to the excessive ambient sound in our surroundings. My thoughts are also bothered by the “noise” that social media brings. People nowadays use social media as platforms for airing their raw emotions. Most of the time, since
June 8, 2024
The Philippines’ “Mabuhay!” tag line is both apt and catchy as it evokes how warm and sincere Filipinos are in welcoming and hosting their guests especially from foreign countries. But when foreign guests turn “undesirable,” then the Bureau of Immigration is on-guard to flush them out, bring the proper
June 1, 2024
Although they are not mutually exclusive as preservation and conservation of a heritage site could be stipulated upon in a contract for privatization, nonetheless, when ownership of public property is conveyed in favor of private persons or entities, there is really no guarantee. The recent controversy on the reported
May 25, 2024
A recent report from Congress divulged that the divorce bill has passed second reading. This fans the flickering hopes of spouses trapped in loveless marriages. They have been enduring for years marital abuse, antagonism, enmity and all things toxic one can think of in this life. Save for the
May 18, 2024