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Concise commentary on Philippine practice — written for clients, general counsel, and colleagues at the bar.
Civil Litigation
June 18, 2026
6 min read
When a collection dispute is under the small claims threshold, filing in the wrong docket can cost months. A quick guide to picking the correct procedural track.
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May 2, 2026
5 min read
The moment a person is 'invited' to a police station, the constitutional clock starts ticking. Here is what to say — and what never to sign.
Read the noteArbitration
March 14, 2026
8 min read
A boilerplate arbitration clause can be worse than none at all. Five drafting choices that decide whether an award is enforceable.
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