For years, the answer to this question was an unequivocal no. Foreign nationals blacklisted by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) on the basis of sex offender status faced what amounted to a permanent, non-appealable bar from entering the country. The Department of Justice (DOJ), which exercises supervisory authority over the Bureau of Immigration, maintained a categorical stance that sex offender blacklistings were strictly non-petitionable.
Good News for Foreign Nationals Previously Blacklisted by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. If we recall, on June 27, 2024, we shared important and positive news for foreign nationals who were previously blacklisted by the…
There is good news for foreign nationals previously blacklisted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) due to registered sex offenses. A recent development offers a path for them to potentially lift the blacklist and enter…
Obtaining a cyber warrant in the Philippines is essential for law enforcement to legally access and analyze digital evidence related to a hacking case.
Hacking is a growing concern nowadays and it seems like there’s a new hacking story every day. In the Philippines, there are several legal remedies available for victims of hacking, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
If you have the evidence and the respondent is identified, filing a complaint affidavit directly with the prosecutor’s office is a viable option in the Philippines for cybercrime cases. You can also file a complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or the Philippine National Police (PNP) cybercrime unit. They investigate the case and may request a cyber warrant to gather digital evidence.
The Singapore Airlines Flight #SQ321 incident highlights the Montreal Convention for the 5 Filipino passengers. Here’s a breakdown of this case and some points to consider.
See How We Deliver Results: Our Case Victories We’re excited to announce the launch of our new “Case Victories” section! Here, you can explore some of our most successful cases. These are the complex legal…
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…
Lawyers Val Guzman and Alexander Acain Jr. Represented Client at Senate Hearing On March 21, 2022, lawyers Val Guzman and Alexander Acain Jr. virtually participated in a Senate hearing before the Committee on Public Order…
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