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MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
3y ago
Data privacy, though a novel concept, has gained much attention locally and internationally due to the adoption of the so-called “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. With this, in keeping with the demands of the new normal, the Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo began offering its data privacy services, led by one of its Founding Partners and Certified Data Privacy Officer, Atty. Jasmin R. Fiel Samson.
On 24 May 2021, one of the Firm’s Junior Associates, ATTY. JONATHAN R. DE GUZMAN, passed the Data Privacy Officer Certification Course under the Center for Re ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
3y ago
SEC introduces the ONLINE SUBMISSION TOOL (“OST”) for the filing of Annual Financial Statements, General Information Sheet, and Other Covered Reports
On 09 March 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released guidelines on the schedule and procedure of filing annual financial statements, general information sheet, and other covered reports under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 03, series of 2021. The Circular was enacted in furtherance of the developing and implementing electronic filing and monitoring system, automating business transactions and adopting zero-contact policy, and to ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
3y ago
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As we adopt to the new normal, one of the several things that we should consider is the protection of our data privacy rights. One of the constitutionally enshrined rights is the Right to Privacy as provided for under Section 3, Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Breach on one’s data privacy has become prevalent as more transactions are processed online in order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, contact tracing measures required by the National Government, has led to the mandatory disclosure of pe ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
3y ago
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By: Atty. Cindy T. Climaco
On 10 March 2006, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Antonio vs. Reyes, GR. No. 155800, March 10, 2006, declaring the marriage void from the beginning under Article 36 of the Family Code of the Philippines, on the ground that the wife, being a pathological liar, is psychologically incapacitated at the time of the celebration of marriage.
Article 36 of the Family Code provides that, “A marriage contracted by any party who, at the time of the celebration, was psychologically incapacitated to comply with the essential marital ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
3y ago
Jaime Araza vs. People of the Philippines (G.R. No. 247429, 08 September 2020)
AAA and Jaime Araza (Araza) were married on 05 October 1989. Their marriage went smoothly until Araza went to Zamboanga in February 2007 for their networking business. AAA received information that Araza was having extramarital affairs with a certain Tessie Luy Fabillar in Zamboanga, and was then confirmed by her on 03 September 2007 when AAA personally went to Zamboanga.
AAA instituted a complaint against Araza and Fabillar for Concubinage, however this was amicably settled upon the execution of an agreement that A ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
3y ago
Following the massive growth of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, on 15 August 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (“DTI”) and the Department of Labor and Employment (“DOLE”) issued Joint Memorandum Circular (“JMC”) No. 20-04-A series of 2020 providing for the supplemental guidelines in the workplace for the private sector.
The said guidelines are applicable to all private establishments regardless of economic activity, and shall become effective immediately upon its publication and filing with the University of the Philippines Law Center. The JMC provides that employers are required ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
4y ago
They say that it’s easier to open a business than to close an existing one, moreso a business suffering grave financial loss, or worse, those in a state of bankruptcy.
There are various causes which results to a business’ closure and some of which are uncontrollable and involuntary.
In general, the closure would entail the following steps:
Determine the business classification (whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation;
Collate and complete the documentary requirements and supporting papers;
Officially announce the closure of business to the stakeholders;
Persons/Agencies In ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
4y ago
Lessors and lessees are stuck in a legal conundrum as to the interpretation of the previous circulars regarding residential and commercial rents during the imposition of community quarantines in the country.
On 04 April 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (“DTI”) issued DTI Memorandum Circular No. 20-12 series of 2020 which provided for the Guidelines on the concessions on residential and commercial rents of MSMEs. (Kindly click this link for more information regarding this circular: http://mfbr.com.ph/2020/04/11/30-day-grace-period-for-residential-and-commercial-rents/)
On 02 Ju ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
4y ago
With the enactment of Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise known as the “Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines”, a single stockholder may form a One Person Corporation (“OPC”).
1) Who may form an OPC?
Only a natural person, trust, or an estate may form an OPC.
2) Who cannot form an OPC?
Banks and quasi-banks
Preneed companies
Trust companies
Insurance companies
Public and publicly-listed companies
Non-chartered government-owned and -controlled corporations
A natural person who is licensed to exercise a profession (for the purpose of exercising such profession) except as otherwise provided ..read more
MFBR | The Law Firm of Mallari Fiel Brillante Ronquillo
4y ago
The post COURT OPERATIONS DURING THE GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (“GCQ”) appeared first on MFBR - THE LAW FIRM OF MALLARI FIEL BRILLANTE RONQUILLO ..read more