PECV&B LAW

01/04/2026

30/03/2026

In observance of Holy Week, please be guided on our office schedule.

For urgent concerns, you may reach us through Messenger or email at legal@pecvb-law@gmail.com.

Thank you and have a meaningful Holy Week!

19/03/2026

Please be informed that our law office is closed today in observance of Eid’l Fitr (The Feast of Ramadan). Regular operations will resume on the next business day, March 23, 2026.

For urgent concerns, you may reach us via:
💬 Facebook Messenger or
📧 Email: [email protected]

Thank you, and we wish everyone a meaningful and peaceful celebration. 🌙

26/02/2026

As part of our legal support services, our firm provides assistance in processing and securing Apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for documents to be used abroad.

You may schedule a consultation or reach out to us through:
• Phone: (032) 401 3465
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook Messenger

Send us a message and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

📍 Cardoc Building, Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City

25/02/2026

Today, we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a historic milestone that reminds us of the Filipino people’s commitment to justice, democracy, and the rule of law. 🇵🇭⚖️

As we observe this holiday, we reflect on the vital role that law and democratic institutions play in protecting our rights and freedoms. The spirit of People Power continues to inspire us in our mission to serve with integrity, uphold the rule of law, and protect the interests of those who seek justice.

23/02/2026

Please be advised that our law firm will be closed tomorrow in observance of Cebu City Charter Day, a special non-working holiday. Normal operations will resume the following day, February 25, 2026.

For urgent concerns, you may reach us via:
💬 Facebook Messenger or
📧 Email: [email protected]

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

19/02/2026

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released Memorandum Circular No. 10, series of 2026, providing updated guidelines on reportorial compliance and the scale of penalties to ensure uniform monitoring and enforcement.

These guidelines aim to strengthen compliance standards and support transparency under the Revised Corporation Code.

🔗 Read the full Memorandum Circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-10-series-of-2026/

16/02/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow, February 17, 2026, as we celebrate Chinese New Year 🧧

We’ll be back on the next working day, February 18, 2026. For urgent concerns, you may email us at [email protected] or send a message through our page.

Wishing everyone a prosperous year ahead!

16/02/2026

10/02/2026

The (SC) has ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognized as co-owners of property under Article 148 of the 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦, provided there is proof of actual contribution.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, the SC’s Second Division granted a woman’s complaint for partition of property and recognized her as a co-owner of the house and lot she shared with her same-sex partner.

Article 148 of the 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 governs the property relations of couples who are living together but cannot legally marry, acknowledging co-ownership based on their actual contributions.

The two women lived together as a couple. A year into their relationship, they purchased a house and lot, and agreed to register the property in one partner’s name to facilitate banking transactions.

Upon separation, they agreed to sell the property and divide the proceeds equally. One partner signed an 𝘈𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 stating that the other had paid about 50% of the purchase and renovation costs.

However, she later refused to sell the property and denied that her former partner was a co-owner.

To protect her interest, the former partner annotated an adverse claim on the title and demanded partition of the property. When this failed, she filed a case for partition of real estate and damages, relying on the 𝘈𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 as proof of co-ownership.

The SC granted the complaint for partition of real estate, as it clarified the provisions in the 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 governing the property relations of unmarried couples living together.

Article 147 applies to unmarried couples who may legally marry. Property acquired during their cohabitation is presumed jointly owned.

Article 148, on the other hand, applies to couples who are not permitted to marry. Only properties obtained through actual contribution are considered common property.

Since the 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 only allows marriage between a man and a woman, the SC held that same-sex couples necessarily fall under Article 148.

Here, the SC found that the signed 𝘈𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, where one partner admitted that the other paid about half of the property costs, was a binding admission and sufficient proof of actual contribution. This established co-ownership.

Read the full text of the press release at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=160462.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=160431.

Read the Concurring Opinion of Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=160444.

Read the Concurrence of Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=160439.

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

09/02/2026

Yesterday, February 8, 2026, our team had the privilege of attending the 5th General Assembly of Babatngon Transport Cooperative (BATRANSCO).

We assisted the cooperative in the amendment of their by-laws, which was one of the key matters discussed during the Assembly. Our firm was represented by Atty. Maureen Cañete and Atty. Micah Jona Pan, who provided legal guidance throughout the process.

We’re grateful for BATRANSCO’s trust and for the opportunity to contribute to the cooperative’s ongoing organizational development.