RUIZ Law

02/11/2025

21/10/2025

Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe said the Office of the Solicitor General no longer automatically appeals annulment and declaration of nullity of marriage cases granted by regional trial courts, and conducts an assessment first to determine whether a ruling should be challenged.

20/10/2025

RA 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act is a newly enacted law that takes a strong stand against unfair and illegal trade practices in the agriculture sector — safeguarding the interests of farmers, fishers, and Filipino consumers alike.

What It’s All About:
RA 12022 classifies smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, and cartel operations involving agricultural and fishery products as acts of economic sabotage — among the most serious crimes in the Philippines.

Why It Matters:
These unlawful activities cause food prices to soar, harm local farmers, and threaten the nation’s food security. This law promotes fair pricing, market stability, and food access for all Filipinos.

Key Highlights:
• Harsher Penalties: Offenders face life imprisonment and fines up to five times the value of the goods involved.
• Expanded Coverage: Applies to major agricultural and fishery products such as rice, corn, pork, poultry, fish, sugar, vegetables, and others.
• Price Monitoring: Introduces a Daily Price Index to detect and curb price manipulation.
• Stronger Enforcement: Establishes an Enforcement Group and an Economic Sabotage Council to coordinate investigations and prosecutions.
• Equal Accountability: Both public officials and private individuals involved in these crimes will face the same severe sanctions.

Bottom Line:
RA 12022 seeks to protect local producers, stabilize food prices, and ensure every Filipino household has access to affordable and fairly traded food.

📣 Let’s stand for fair trade and food security in the Philippines!

20/10/2025

'𝐋𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐨 𝐁𝐚 na ang tax declaration ay hindi titulo? 🤔

Ito ay isang indikasyon lamang ng pag-angkin ng pagmamay-ari.

Source: G.R. No. 159578 Rogelia Daclag, et. al vs. Elino Macahilig et. al

09/10/2025

07/10/2025

01/10/2025

Can the bank be held liable to return my investment and for moral damages?

01/10/2025

Paalalang Pangkaligtasan Matapos ang Lindol

1. Patayin ang kuryente sa breaker, lalo na kung may pinsala sa inyong electrical system. Isara rin ang tangke ng LPG kung may sira upang maiwasan ang panganib.

2. Huwag hawakan ang mga exposed o nakalutang na kable ng kuryente, lalo na kung basa o nadikit sa tubig upang maiwasan ang panganib ng pagkakuryente.

3. I-report agad ang mga sira sa inyong power distribution utility. Huwag subukang ayusin nang mag-isa ang mga kable o electrical system para sa inyong kaligtasan.