How To Save On Fuel And Still Get To Work On Time

Are you still driving your car to work (or to any other place you need to be)? Good for you! So many other car owners have opted to take public transportation to get to their offices and business places as fuel prices continue to soar weekly. I personally believe taking the train or bus to

All You Need To Know About Paternity Leave In The Philippines

Paternity leave is granted to male employees who need time off from work to attend to his newborn and wife. This is seldom discussed (in my opinion) in the workplace and very few information is made available about it. Today, I am dedicating an entire blog article to paternity leaves in the Philippines and how

Can You Annul Your Marriage If You Find Out That Your Spouse Is Gay?

In the Philippines, the grounds for annulment are limited to the following (based on the Family Code): Lack of parental consent at the time of marriage (if the one or both parties was below 21 years old at the time of marriage) Psychological incapacity Fraud Force, intimidation, or undue influence Impotence Sexually transmissible diseases. Believe

All You Need to Know About Estate Tax in The Philippines

Did you know that when you inherit a property, you’d need to pay the estate tax (or inheritance tax) to transfer the property from the (deceased) owner’s name to yours? If you do not pay the estate tax, the property will not be transferred to your name and a certificate of title cannot be issued

Guidelines When Taking The Civil Service Examination

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced that they are now accepting applications for the August 7, 2022 Civil Service Exams. If you wish to apply for employment at a government agency, or are currently working as a contractual employee in one and wants to apply for a permanent item, this is your chance to

All You Need To Know About Commuting With Your Pets In The MRT-3

Pets are now allowed in the MRT-3! I did a quick research on this topic and was pleasantly surprised to find out that pets have started riding the MRT as early as July 2021. This is very good news for pet lovers. To help you fully understand the details of this not-so new update, I

Child Custody: A Guide For Single Parents

Child custody is a delicate issue especially among unmarried couples. Almost always, it is the mother who takes custody of her children especially if they are still minors. Today’s blog endeavors to answer some frequently asked questions about child custody, especially for single parents. All the facts stated in this blog are based on the

What Case Can Be Filed Against A Cheating Spouse?

In the Philippines, a cheating husband can be charged with concubinage, while a cheating wife can be charged with adultery if they sleep with other people while they are still legally married. Both charges are criminal offenses and are punishable by imprisonment. If that is not enough to keep a husband or wife from seeking