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In today’s world where honesty and truth are in short supply, the sordid reality does not spare even the courts. Untruths, half-truths, or distorted t...

In today’s world where honesty and truth are in short supply, the sordid reality does not spare even the courts. Untruths, half-truths, or distorted t...

By Atty. Eduardo T. Reyes III LECHON is ubiquitous around the country. It is a staple during fiestas and other large gatherings owing to its finger-li...

It was reported in this newspaper that a startup has invented an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled robot that can dispense legal advice during cour...

From biblical times, land had always caused a whirlwind of controversy. Disputants would jockey for position to take possession of a swathe of land. C...

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 e...

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...

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, an...

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) mo...

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 min...