Legal Scribbles

It is the communal right of any given society to be protected from crimes and offenses. Peace, order and security are necessary for the welfare and development of the people and their communities. It is for such purposes that impels and moves our police officers to perform their bounden duties. However, there have been many instances when, instead of effecting these noble purposes, police officers fail in such regard and criminals, fortunate for them but not for others, escape penalties, endangering the communities that deserve protection.           This is an article that seeks to prevent these untoward outcomes by informing our police forces of searches and seizures permissible under the rules and jurisprudence. Lawyers and judges may also utilize this article as a jump-off point for further research on the permissibility of searches and seizures conducted by police officers. Constitutional Right in Focus  ...

05.25.17: Roll-signing with Attys. Andrea Milaor and Arianne Cerezo. It's exactly been a year since I signed the roll of attorneys but I have yet to express gratitude to those who helped me during my protracted but fulfilling odyssey as law student and bar reviewee. Nevertheless, I believe that this is the best time to express what my heart has been longing to say for I believe that success does not merely involve passing a difficult exam but is completed with happiness in what one is doing as a result of fulfilling his dreams. I did not expect the kind of joy it feels to be working as a practicing lawyer since I merely granted the wishes of my parents. This explains inconsistencies in my academic life. Some have witnessed the spirit; some the ghost. I was reading but not learning. Or too eager to say something. Hence, I have kept to myself the joyful feelings for a year but I could not keep it any longer. Today, I thank those who have helped me fulfill, an...

Sen. Sonny Angara, as chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, spearheaded the discussions on the Train Law. Photo grabbed from rappler.com. In a swift turn of events, the famous or infamous TRAIN Law (depending on which side of the political fence you're at) has taken effect New Year's Day 2018. For some, this is not a good news; for others, a welcome development. On my part, I wish I had the opportunity to express myself and air my concerns about its possible implications. Nonetheless, I'm happy with some of the innovations, among which include the increase in income tax brackets and the simplification of some of the tax systems. One particular innovative change I'd like you to hear is that estate, donor's and capital gains taxes are now pegged at the same rate of 6%. This means, whether you try to make it appear you're donating or selling a property few years before your impending death, there won't be much of a difference anymore th...