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1 day ago · The Japanese, who occupied the Philippines during World War II, expanded the divorce law, allowing Filipinos 11 grounds to seek a divorce. The divorce legislation was struck down in 1950 when the Philippines’ civil code was enacted. It was replaced by rules on legal separation, as per The South China Morning Post reported.
2 days ago · Republic Act 9710: The Magna Carta of Women. The Magna Carta of Women (MCW) is a comprehensive women's human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging in the marginalized sectors of the society.
4 days ago · Legal Education Board. Commissioner Josefe C. Sorrera-Ty represents the Philippine Association of Law Schools in the Legal Education Board. Commissioner Sorrera-Ty was the Dean of the Father Saturnino Urios University College of Law before she was appointed to the LEB. During her deanship, the Urian Legal Assistance Program (ULAP) was established.
3 days ago · Online libel is a significant legal issue in the Philippines, governed primarily by the Revised Penal Code and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175). Understanding the legal framework and remedies available is crucial for individuals who believe they are victims of online defamation. Definition of Online Libel
1 day ago · Public Assistance Desk: (02) 8931-7913 / 8931-8187. Para sa Taumbayan Hotline: (02) 8951-2575 / 8932-0111. For private sector employees: Department of Labor and Employment. Bureau of Working Conditions. Intramuros, Manila. Hotline: 1349 / (02) 1349 for calls outside Metro Manila. Philippine National Police. Women and Children Protection Center.
2 days ago · Gender Mainstreaming. Gender equality as the goal; gender mainstreaming as the strategy. 1 Gender Mainstreaming or Gender and Development (GAD) mainstreaming is the major global strategy for ensuring that the government pursues gender equality in all aspects of the development process to achieve the vision of a gender-responsive society where women and men equally contribute to and benefit ...
2 days ago · RULE 6 Opinion and Contract Review. Section 1. Requests for Legal Opinion and Contract Review – All GOCCs, through their duly authorized officer, shall refer to the OGCC for review all proposed contracts or agreements. All important matters shall also be referred to the OGCC for opinion or advice. Section 2.
