The Law Office of Tagulao and Associates

11/03/2026

Abuse of trust can turn theft into a more serious offense under the law. Read more about how the law classifies it as qualified theft.

The crime of stealing an item unlawfully is punishable by the law since it infringes the rights of property and possession. Theft in the majority of cases is a situation when one individual steals some personal property ...

09/03/2026

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The Law Office of Tagulao and Associates is currently looking for an Associate Attorney interested in Litigation Work.

📩 Send your application or inquiries to: [email protected]

09/03/2026

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We are pleased to announce that Notarial Services are now again available starting today, March 9, 2026, at the Law Office of Tagulao and Associates.

For notarization of legal documents and other related services, you may now visit our office during business hours.

For inquiries, send us a message through our official page or email us at [email protected]

05/03/2026

Learn more about void marriages and what the law says.

Philippines takes marriage as a binding and lasting legal relationship. The act assumes that all marriages contracted exist and are alive. This is however not the case when one of the parties enters into a second marriag...

27/02/2026

Can a marriage be void due to psychological incapacity? Learn more about psychological incapacity here.

Marriage is one of the most solemn and significant commitments a person can make. In the Philippines, the law presumes that every marriage is valid and binding. Yet, there are circumstances where this presumption does no...

19/02/2026

Who becomes the lawful owner in a double sale of property under Philippine law?

One common problem in property transactions in the Philippines is the double sale. This happens when one seller sells the same property to two different buyers. To prevent confusion and injustice, the law provides a clea...

10/02/2026

Please be informed that the notarial services will be available starting March 3, 2026.

For those who need documents notarized, you may already plan your visit on or after the said date. Thank you for your patience and continued trust.

09/02/2026

The distinction matters more than you think. Here’s why.

Under Philippine law, property is generally classified into real property and personal property. While the distinction may sound technical, it has very real consequences especially when it comes to ownership, sale, inher...

02/02/2026

Who becomes the Owner of Personal Property after Death under Philippine Law?

When a person dies, a common and important question arises: Who owns the personal property left behind? Personal property includes movable things such as cash, jewelry, vehicles, furniture, bank deposits, shares of stock...

26/01/2026

Are all signed Deeds of Sale truly valid and enforceable?

A Deed of Sale is a written instrument that shows the transfer of ownership of property from one person to another. Many people assume that once a Deed of Sale is signed and notarized, it is already valid and effective. ...

19/01/2026

Is a tax declaration enough to prove you own the property?

In the Philippines, many people believe that having a tax declaration over a piece of land automatically makes them the owner. This belief is common but legally incorrect. While tax declarations are important documents, ...

03/12/2025

⚖️ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦!

I am looking for an Associate Attorney who is interested in Litigation Work.

📩[email protected]