The four-fold test to determine whether to apply absolute privilege to statements made in the course of quasi-judicial proceedings

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office practices law before quasi-judicial tribunals like the DOLE, NLRC, COMELEC, and DHSUD in the Philippines.

March 26, 2025 0

Subsequent registrations procured by the presentation of the forged duplicate certificates of title and forged deed of sale are null and void

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office handles real estate transactions and civil litigation with regard ownership and possession of real property.

March 25, 2025 0

The remedy of Habaeas Corpus will apply in cases of kidnapping by members of the armed forces

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office practices criminal litigation in Western Visayas.

March 24, 2025 0

The determination of the place to be searched cannot be left to the sole discretion or judgment of the implementing police officer

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office handles criminal cases in Western Visayas and specializes in anti-violence against women and child prosecution.

March 23, 2025 0

The gravamen of the crime of trafficing is the act of recruiting or using, with or without consent, a fellow human being for sexual exploitation

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office is engaged in criminal litigation and has represented both prosecution and defense in rape cases.

March 22, 2025 0

A tax assessment that fails to strictly comply with the due process requirements is void and produces no effect

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office practices taxation law in the Western Visayas region.

March 20, 2025 0

The issuance of a warrant of distraint and/or levy must be premised on the existence of delinquent taxes which, in turn, requires a final determination of the taxpayer’s actual tax liability

Causing Dela Cruz Law Office practices taxation law and represents clients in tax litigation in the Western Visayas region.

March 20, 2025 0

When an ordinance imposes a fee, direct recourse to the courts may be had without prior protest before the Secretary of Justice.

Causing, Dela Cruz and Bernal Law Office handles government compliance and local government legal issues. Its lawyers have served as consultant and legal officers of local government unit in the Western Visayas region.

February 12, 2025 0

The Precautionary Principle and Writ of Kalikasan

Causing, Dela Cruz & Bernal Law Office is an environmental law practitioner which assist in the application of environmental compliance permits like ECC and CNC in Western Visayas including Boracay Island, Aklan.

January 17, 2025 0