Important Changes to Posting Bail in the Philippines Attention everyone! There have been changes to the requirements for posting bail. The Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court of the Philippines, has recently issued Memorandum…
The New Rules on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages and Annulment of Voidable Marriages took effect on March 15, 2003. This is the controlling procedure for the dissolution of marriages. The most important…
Interpol Green Notice: Sex Offenders Many foreigners, especially Americans, have been questioning why they have been sent back to their airports of origin in the Philippines, despite having traveled in and out of the country…
You had a falling out with your spouse who is a foreigner and the next time you know, he divorced you, and subsequently, a Decree of Divorce was issued. You wanted to remarry after the…
To those of you who may not know this yet, psychological incapacity is one of the grounds to declare the marriage null and void under Article 36 of the Family Code. I have reviewed…
How to Post Bail for Your Temporary Liberty? Getting out of jail after an arrest? What you need to know about bail – what it is, how it’s set, and how to pay it? A…
As per experience, there are only two types of work visas that I usually apply for expatriates who come to the Philippines to work. These are the: (1) 9(g) Pre-arranged Employment visa; and (2) 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa. …
Don’t Get Sidelined: Understanding the Philippine Immigration Blacklist While the term “blacklist” might conjure up images from TV shows or video games, for foreign nationals, it’s a serious issue. Being blacklisted by the Bureau of…
Illegal dismissal is a growing litigation area in Labor Law that employers need to be aware of every time they terminate an employee. Many employers are reduced to penury out of a wrongful act of…
Getting Off the Blacklist in the Philippines: A Guide This guide explains the process for having your name removed from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) blacklist in the Philippines. Understanding the Waiting Period The Immigration…