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Senate’s remand of the Articles of Impeachment to the House of Representative –

a constitutional dilemma

On 5 February 2025, the House of Representatives, in the faithful discharge of its constitutional prerogative under Section 3, Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. With read more…

By: Atty. Donna Mae Pearl C. Dumaliang and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

July 2025

Loveless Marriages:

A growing interpretation of Psychological Incapacity as a ground for Nullity of Marriage

In an interview with Al Jazeera discussing the current disposition of Filipinos on marriage and divorce, Cindy Diaz recounted her time with her former husband, who would at times unjustifiably disappear for read more…

By: Atty. Gabrielle B. Allabo, Atty. Ariadne Kirsten E. Hornilla, and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

August 2025

Protection or Pretense?

A Father's Silent Fight for Truth

This is not the story of a violent man. This is the story of a father who, despite his own silent battles, chose love over anger, restraint over rage, and compassion over cruelty. read more…

By: Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

August 2025

Erasing the Past:

How the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ can Strengthen our Privacy Laws”

Still haunted by something from your past? Or trapped by old, outdated, or downright wrong information about you lingering on the internet? What if you had the power to wipe it all away forever? read more…

By: Shiba Ashley A. Fernandez, Atty. Lea Mona P. Chu, and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

September 2025

Justice in the Machine:

The Ethical and Practical Future of AI in the Philippine Legal System

Have you ever imagined talking to a robot... and getting legal advice? Picture this: You’re on your phone, facing a landlord dispute or a workplace grievance. With read more…

By:Atty. Rhenelle Mae Operario and Atty. Mary Rosarie Sto Tomas

September 2025

Malversation Over Plunder:

Is the Government Evading Justice in Choosing a Lesser Crime?

For us Filipinos, the arrival of the “Ber” months marks the joyful advent of the Christmas season. Around this time, many of us typically get busy with our early read more…

By: Atty. Manuel Alexander O. Soriano and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

October 2025

Love in the Time of Litigation:

Untangling the intricacies of company policies prohibiting or discouraging employees from engaging in workplace romances

Justice Regalado in penning his decision pertaining to a very controversial case 1 involving a school teacher who married her student and is fourteen (14) years read more…

By: Immanuel Christian V. Fontanilla, Atty. Lea Mona P. Chu, and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

October 2025

From Lifeline to Nightmare:

When Online Loans Turn into Tools of Harassment

It started with a desperate tap. Pam had just received a devastating news. Her father needed an emergency operation, and the hospital demanded an upfront payment she didn’t have. read more…

By: Carmela Ann Q. Lamsen and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

November 2025

The Real Struggles Behind BP 22 Cases:

Unravelling the Technical Nature of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 or the Bouncing Checks Law

It usually starts with trust. A friend who was down on his luck from a failed business venture approached you as he badly needed money to get through a tough week. Considering that you had some savings read more…

By: Atty. Ariadne Kirsten Hornilla and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

November 2025

Starting a business in the Philippines:

A practical guide

The Philippines offers a blend of opportunity and accessibility for entrepreneurs. With the rise of digital platforms, government reforms, and a consumer-driven market, the country continues to read more…

Atty. Lea Mona P. Chu and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

December 2025

When the Merriest Season Ends in Silence:

Understanding Succession Law

For us Filipinos, December is a season of warmth, family reunions, and endless celebrations. It is when homes are filled with laughter, tables with food, and hearts with hope read more…

By: Atty. Donna Mae Pearl C. Dumaliang and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

December 2025

On the Threshold of a New Beginning –

Reflections and Renewals.

Here we are once again, a whole year has passed in what seemed to be a blink of an eye. Across cultures and continents, the arrival of a new year is marked by various practices: In Spain, the eating of twelve (12) read more…

By: Atty. Gabrielle B. Allabo, Atty. Ariadne Kirsten E. Hornilla and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

January 2026

The Child No One Wanted to Dispute, until Money Got Involved:

The Legal Battle to Protect a Child’s Place in the Family.

For as long as anyone could remember, Spouses Dela Cruz were known as the proud parents of Juan Dela Cruz (“Juan”). He was raised under their roof, surrounded by love and care read more…

By: Atty. Shiba Ashley Fernandez Atty. Lea Mona Chu and Atty. Rhenelle Mae Operario

January 2026

The Wild Ride of Gig Work in the Philippines:

the Good, the Bad, and What’s Missing

Would you rather be a regular employee or build a career in the gig economy? A steady paycheck, fixed hours, and guaranteed benefits. Or flexible schedules, multiple clients, and income read more…

Atty. Mary Rosarie Sto Tomas and Atty. Rhenelle Mae Operario

January 2026

The Limits of Animal Cruelty as a Crime:

Awareness Is the First Line of Defense

Laura is barely a year old. A cheerful Maltipoo, she is playing innocently in your front yard when chaos erupts. Without warning, your neighbor’s dog, Beaugaard, an aggressive Akita, breaks loose and charges onto your property read more…

By: Atty. Manuel Alexander O. Soriano And Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

February 2026

When Love and Property Collide:

Re-defining the Application of Article 148 of the Family Code on Co-ownership for Same-sex couples.

A glance at social media would reveal that a lot of Filipino celebrities and influencers openly share their current living arrangements with their partners. This exponential increase is brought read more…

By: Immanuel Christian V. Fontanilla, Atty. Lea Mona P. Chu and Atty. Rhenelle Mae O. Operario

March 2026

*The views and opinions expressed are based on applicable laws, constitutional provisions, and/or jurisprudence in force at the time of writing, and do not constitute legal advice or an official stance on any political matter. Subsequent legal or factual developments may affect the relevance or applicability of the views and opinions herein expressed.

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