Category: Action Center

Guide to Lending and Collecting Money »

In my years of practice, there is no bigger source of anxiety and ruined relationships other than the lending of money  to friends, relatives and lovers. Is this another formulation of money as the root of all evils? Here hopefully are some rules to guide you.
Rule #1. Just don’t. Simply say no. This is the […]

Ten things for government officials »

I thank my good friend Alexander Lacson for inspiring to start this post on ten things a government official should do for his country. His being in public office is reason enough. However, to be reminded is not such a bad thing.
1. Be on time.
2. Observe the Golden Rule. Imagine if you were the one […]

Watchlist / Hold Departure Order »


Batas Barangay »


Legal Guide for OFWs »


Land disputes »

We have a rotten land titling system to think that land is our first and foremost national asset. Thus our real properties are prone to fraud and the level of protection for legitimate owners is low. There is also the problem of multiple agencies involved - Land Registration Authority, DENR, DAR, DA and the local […]

Family law »

Marriages are breaking up and so are families. Passing more laws is not the answer.