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Atty. Dan Axis Rapanut, National Highway, Maligaya, Tumauini (2026)

02/06/2026

To promote transparency, fairness, and uniformity in legal practices across the province, IBP Isabela Chapter has released the updated schedule of Minimum Notarial Rates.

Bilang paalala po sa publiko, ang pagnonotaryo ay hindi lang basta pag-stamp at pagpirma. It is a legal act that converts a private document into a public instrument, giving it full legal weight and authenticity. Setting standard rates ensures that the legal profession maintains its high standards while preventing undercutting and unfair competition.

Check shared post below 🙂

01/06/2026

Notarization converts a private document into a public document. It proves that the person signing it (the affiant) appeared before the notary, proved their identity, and swore under oath that the contents are true. It certifies the authenticity of the signature and ex*****on. It does not guarantee that the assertions inside the affidavit are true, nor does it subject the statements to cross-examination.

Under the Revised Rules on Evidence, hearsay is any statement made out of court that is offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Because the affidavit was written and signed outside the courtroom, it is technically an out-of-court statement.

An affidavit is hearsay unless the affiant is presented on the witness stand to affirm its contents and be cross-examined by the opposing party.

Without the witness taking the stand, the opposing party is deprived of their constitutional right to cross-examine the witness, and the court cannot observe the witness's demeanor to judge their credibility. Therefore, if you simply submit a notarized affidavit without presenting the witness in court, it is usually excluded as hearsay or given zero probative value. 💡💡💡

15/03/2026

⚖️ THE LEGAL AXIS #11
Navigating the Law with Atty. Dan Axis Mari

CONCUBINAGE VS. ADULTERY
"Atty, bakit kapag babae ang nangaliwa, kulong agad? Pero kapag lalaki, kailangan muna may ibang 'binabahay' bago makasuhan?"

1. THE LAW
Under the Revised Penal Code, magkaiba ang requirements para ma-convict ang asawa. Depende kung si Mister o si Misis ang nag-cheat:

PARA KAY MISIS (ADULTERY): Under Article 333 (RPC), kahit isang beses lang na "nagloko," pwedeng makasuhan.

"Adultery is committed by any married woman who shall have sexual in*******se with a man not her husband and by the man who has carnal knowledge of her knowing her to be married..."

PARA KAY MISTER (CONCUBINAGE): Under Article 334, hindi sapat ang isang "one-night stand" lang. Kailangan pasok sa tatlong specific modes na ito:

"Any married man who shall -
[1] keep a mistress in the conjugal dwelling, or
[2] shall have sexual in*******se, under scandalous circumstances, with a woman who is not his wife, or
[3] shall cohabit with her in any other place..."

2. SCENARIOS
Common situations para hindi tayo malito!:

SCENARIO A (One-Night Stand): Nahuli ni Misis si Mister na nag-check in sa hotel kasama ang ibang eabab nang isang gabi. Hindi sila doon nakatira at walang "public scandal."
VERDICT: HINDI ito Concubinage. Dahil walang "cohabitation" o "scandalous circumstances," mahihirapan tayo sa Art. 334. Pero!!!! pwedeng-pwede itong ikaso sa ilalim ng VAWC (RA 9262) dahil sa psychological violence.

SCENARIO B (The Hotel Check-in): Nahuli ni Mister si Misis sa loob ng hotel room na may kasamang ibang lalaki.
VERDICT: ADULTERY. Under the law, kahit isang beses lang ang sexual act, sapat na to para sa conviction ni Misis at ng 3rd party.

3. PENALTIES
FOR ADULTERY (Art. 333):
"Adultery shall be punished by prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods. The adulterer shall suffer the same punishment..."
Pareho silang pwedeng makulong ng 2 years, 4 months, and 1 day to 6 years.

FOR CONCUBINAGE (Art. 334):
"The guilty husband shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods. The concubine shall suffer the penalty of destierro."
Si Mister ay makukulong lang ng 6 months and 1 day to 4 years and 2 months.
For the Mistress, Destierro. Hindi siya ikukulong pero pagbabawalan siyang lumapit sa inyo (radius of 25km to 250km). Hmmm!

Dahil mahirap i-prove ang Concubinage, ang ibang option ni Misis ngayon ay ang RA 9262. In the case of ### v. People (G.R. No. 252739):

"Marital infidelity is one such form of domestic violence that not only transgresses the matrimonial vows of faithfulness and commitment, but also inflicts inconceivable psychological and emotional harm upon the aggrieved spouse and their children……… the Court declares marital infidelity to be a form of psychological violence punishable under Republic Act No. 9262”

Sa VAWC case, mas malawak ang protection at hindi kailangan ng "cohabitation" para maging liable si Mister sa emotional pain na dinulot niya.

In Chua-Chiba v. Chiba (G.R. No. 277020):
"Adultery and concubinage are private crimes that may be prosecuted only upon a complaint filed by the offended spouse..." Dapat ang offended spouse mismo ang pipirma sa Complaint-Affidavit!

Pwede ko bang kasuhan ang kabit lang at patawarin ang asawa ko?
HINDI. Under Section 5, Rule 110 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure: "The offended party cannot institute criminal prosecution without including the guilty parties, if both are alive..." Hindi mo sila pwedeng paghiwalayin sa demanda.

Know your rights, know your axis!

DISCLAIMER: The content of this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice.

13/03/2026

If you feel like you are working hard in the shadows right now with nothing to show for it yet — keep driving. The foundation you are building in the dark is what will hold you up in the light. 🙌🏾

08/03/2026

"Once you say 'I do,' there are legal consequences...###"

Seeing this post from the Supreme Court PIO really resonated with me. Lately, my inbox has been filled with inquiries from people seeking a way out through the declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage. To be honest, many of these people have been waiting for me to officially become a lawyer just so I could finally take on their cases.

Atty. Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis hits the nail on the head: Investigate before you plunge.

It breaks my heart because I know that, behind every legal petition, there’s a story of "Kung alam kolang sana noon edi hindi sana ganito".

I truly believe that "investigating" your partner’s legal background or understanding the law isn’t "unromantic." In fact, seeing the struggles my prospective clients go through, I’d argue that being legally prepared is the most loving thing you can do for your future self and of course, your children.

Let’s stop treating marriage as just a romantic leap of faith and start treating it as the serious legal commitment it actually is.

📸 Supreme Court PH

08/03/2026

⚖️ THE LEGAL AXIS #10 | Women's Month Special

Navigating the law with Atty. Dan Axis Mari

BEYOND THE SURFACE: STRENGTH IN PROTECTION

Ngayong National Women’s Month, we celebrate the strength and leadership of every Filipina. Pero ang tunay na empowerment ay nagsisimula sa seguridad.

Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 recognizes that violence isn't always visible. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa physical harm, it’s about protecting your dignity in all forms.

WHO ARE PROTECTED?
Ang RA 9262 ay para sa:
• Wives or former wives.
• Women with whom the offender has (or had) a "sexual or dating relationship."
• Women with whom the offender has a common child.
• The legitimate or illegitimate children of these women.

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Under Section 3(a) of R.A. No. 9262:
"‘Violence against women and their children’ refers to any act or a series of acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty."

WHAT FALLS AS VAWC?

1. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
Panununtok, pananampal, pagpalo, o anumang act na nagreresulta sa bodily harm o physical injuries.
2. SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Pilit na pakikipag-talik (Marital R**e), pang-momolestya, o pagpilit sa biktima na gumawa ng mga sexual acts na labag sa kanyang kalooban.
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE
Marital infidelity (pambababae), stalking, public ridicule, o ang patuloy na pananakot at pag-insulto na nagdudulot ng mental o emotional anguish.
4. ECONOMIC ABUSE
Sadyang hindi pagbibigay ng sustento (Non-support), pagbabawal sa biktima na magtrabaho, o pag-control at pag-gastos sa sariling sweldo ng babae nang walang pahintulot.

PAANO MAG-REPORT?

1. IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION: Mag-report sa pinakamalapit na Barangay o sa PNP Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC). Ang mga pulis ay mandated na tulungan ka sa pag-secure ng iyong safety at documentation ng report.
2. SECURING A PROTECTION ORDER: Maaari kang mag-apply para sa Barangay Protection Order (BPO) para sa immediate 15-day relief. Para sa long-term safety, isang Temporary Protection Order (TPO) ang isasampa sa korte. Per Section 15 of R.A. 9262: "The court shall act on an application for a TPO within twenty-four (24) hours after filing of the application."
3. MEDICAL & LEGAL DOCUMENTATION: Kumuha ng medical certificate para sa physical injuries o sumailalim sa evaluation para sa emotional abuse. These serve as the foundation of your evidence.
4. CRIMINAL FILING: Ang kaso ay dadaan sa preliminary investigation ng Prosecutor’s Office para malaman kung may probable cause para iakyat ang reklamo sa Trial Court.

Unlike other crimes na "one-time act" lang, ang VAWC, particularly Economic Abuse and Psychological Violence ay considered as continuing crimes.

Ibig sabihin, hangga't hindi nagbibigay ng sustento o hangga't nararamdaman ng biktima ang mental anguish mula sa infidelity o stalking, the crime is still being committed.

Pwede kang mag-file ng kaso sa lugar kung nasaan ang biktima noong naramdaman niya ang epekto ng abuse, kahit nasa ibang probinsya o bansa ang offender.

“BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME” as a Defense
Under Section 26, ang biktima na dumaranas ng BWS ay pwedeng gamitin itong "complete defense" kung sakaling mapatay o masaktan niya ang offender.

Hindi na kailangang patunayan ang "unlawful aggression" (na element ng self-defense) sa mismong oras ng pag-atake.
Once proven na may BWS ang biktima, hindi siya magiging criminally liable.

CAN A WOMAN BE LIABLE FOR VAWC?
Yes. Although ang primary protection ay para sa mga babae at bata, ang isang babae ay pwedeng kasuhan under RA 9262:

Against Children: Kung ang biktima ay bata (legitimate or illegitimate).

Same-Sex Relationships: Ang mga le***an relationships ay covered din ng batas na ito.

Conspiracy: Kung ang isang babae ay nakipag-sabwatan (conspiracy) sa isang lalaki para abusuhin ang biktima.

LESSON: Ang pagtitiis ay hindi sukatan ng katapatan. True empowerment means knowing when to draw the line and recognizing that your peace of mind is non-negotiable. Ang RA 9262 ay hindi ginawa para sirain ang pamilya, kundi para protektahan ang dangal ng bawat babae at bata sa loob nito. Silence is not a solution, it is an invitation for the abuse to continue.

END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN NOW!

Know your rights! Know your axis!

Disclaimer: This post is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice.

05/03/2026

Your worth is not measured by your productivity today. It is entirely okay if the only thing you checked off your list was taking care of yourself. ☀️🌊🍴

03/03/2026

⚖️ THE LEGAL AXIS #9

Navigating the Law with Atty. Dan Axis Mari

MISSION FAILED SA PANANAKAW: LUSOT NGA BA KUNG WALANG LAMANG PERA ANG WALLET?

"Atty, paano magiging theft eh wala naman akong nakuhang pera? Empty yung wallet eh!"

Nakita niyo na ang nag-viral na CCTV footage mula sa Guimbal, Iloilo na na-feature sa GMA News? Isang lalaki ang palihim na dumampot ng pitaka mula sa counter ng isang tindahan. Ang caption: "MISSION FAILED," dahil ang kanyang tinangay na wallet, walang lamang pera.

Sa mata ng batas, lusot nga ba siya sa kaso dahil "wala siyang napala"? Let's break it down. 👇

1. ANG KASO

Under Article 308 of the Revised Penal Code:

"Theft is committed by any person who, with intent to gain but without violence against or intimidation of persons nor force upon things, shall take personal property of another without the latter's consent."

Ang wallet MISMO ay isang personal property. May laman man yan na libo-libo o puro lumang resibo, ang physical na pitaka ay may sariling halaga at syempre protektado ng batas.

2. JURISPRUDENCE

Walang "Frustrated" Theft. Ang krimen ng pagnanakaw ay consummated na the exact moment na makuha ng suspek ang gamit. Sabi ng SC sa landmark case na Valenzuela v. People (G.R. No. 160188):

"Unlawful taking, which is the deprivation of one’s personal property, is the element which produces the felony in its consummated stage. At the time the offender obtains possession by subtracting it from the personal property of the offended party, the offender already realizes the consummation of the crime."

Ibig sabihin, tapos na ang krimen nung nakuha niya yung wallet. Hindi na mahalaga kung nadiscover niyang empty ito after niyang kunin.

Paano yung argument na wala siyang nakuha, kaya walang animus lucrandi (intent to gain)? Sabi ng SC sa People v. Manlao (G.R. No. 234023):

"Jurisprudence provides that intent to gain or animus lucrandi is an internal act which can be established through the overt acts of the offender and is presumed from the proven unlawful taking. Actual gain is irrelevant as the important consideration is the intent to gain.”

Hindi defense sa batas ang "wala naman akong napala." Ang actual gain is irrelevant. Ang tinitingnan ng batas ay nung kinuha mo yung gamit na hindi naman sayo, ang intention mo ay makinabang.

3. PENALTY

Dahil walang cash na nakuha, ibabase ng korte ang penalty sa value ng mismong wallet. Ang penalty sa theft ay nakadepende sa monetary value ng ninakaw. Kung mumurahin lang ang wallet, mas mababa ang penalty o pwedeng multa at maikling pagkakakulong lang. Pero syempre criminal record pa rin yan!

LESSON:
Ang pagnanakaw ay pagnanakaw. The law punishes the act of taking someone else's property, not just the success of the heist! Hayst! 😂

Know your rights, know your axis!

DISCLAIMER:
The content of this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. Layunin nitong ipaliwanag ang batas base sa mga balitang lumalabas sa publiko.

28/02/2026

⚖️ THE LEGAL AXIS #8

Navigating the law with Atty. Dan Axis Mari

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH KICK-OFF: BAKIT MARCH? AT ANO ANG SABI NG BATAS?

Today, March 1, sabay-sabay nating naririnig ang mga sirena ng BFP sa buong Pilipinas para sa Kickoff ng Fire Prevention Month. Pero habang dumadaan ang mga fire truck sa inyong mga kalsada, naitanong niyo na ba: Bakit March? At bakit considered as "legal obligation" ang pag-iingat sa sunog?

Let’s navigate the axis of Fire Safety as we start this month-long campaign!

HISTORY: PROCLAMATION NO. 115-A
Hindi lang ito basta tradition. Noong 1966, pinirmahan ang Proclamation No. 115-A, which states that "the month of March of each year be designated as Fire Prevention Month."

Bakit March? Based sa stats ng BFP, ito ang simula ng mainit na panahon kung kailan pinakamataas ang record ng fire incidents sa bansa.

What is the goal? To propagate "safety consciousness" among our citizens. Ang pagiging "fire-safe" ay hindi lang option. It is a civic duty recognized by our government.

THE LEGAL REALITY: CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE
Marami ang nagsasabi, "Aksidente lang po, Atty. Hindi ko naman sinasadya." Pero under the law, hindi mo kailangang may "intent" para maging liable. Under Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code, you can be held liable for Reckless Imprudence resulting in Damage to Property or even Homicide.

In the case of Dela Cruz vs. People (G.R. No. 219038), the Supreme Court emphasized the essence of criminal negligence:

"Verily, it is the inexcusable lack of precaution or conscious indifference to the consequences of the conduct that supplies the criminal intent and brings an act of mere negligence and imprudence under the operation of the penal law... ###xx”

Sa madaling salita, if you fail to exercise the diligence required by the situation, tulad ng paggamit ng substandard wiring o pagbabalewala sa fire safety standards, ang "aksidente" ay nagiging "krimen" sa mata ng batas.

THE THEME: “SA PAG-IWAS SA SUNOG, HINDI KA NAG-IISA”
Fire prevention is a collective responsibility. Under Republic Act No. 9514 (The Fire Code of the Philippines), every citizen and business owner has a legal mandate to ensure fire safety. Kaya nga required na compliant tayo!

ANONG AASAHAN NGAYONG KICKOFF?

We are reminding everyone that while the BFP is ready to respond, prevention is always better than suppression.

Dahil March na, expect more BFP inspectors. Under Section 7 of RA 9514, the BFP has the authority to inspect all structures, as a prerequisite to the grant of permits and/or licenses by local governments and other agencies concerned. Kaya wag kaming iwasan. 😅

THE BOTTOM LINE:
Ang kickoff ngayong araw ay hindi lang parada. It’s a System Reboot for our safety standards. Wag nating hintayin na ang apoy ang kumatok sa pinto niyo bago kayo mag-ingat. Negligence is a choice, and in the eyes of the law, choices have consequencjes.

Handa na ba ang inyong mga fire extinguishers? Handa na ba ang inyong pamilya?

See you on the road for the kickoff! I LOVE BFP! 🚒🔥

Know your rights, know your axis!

Disclaimer: This post is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. It is part of the advocacy to promote fire safety awareness in line with the Bureau of Fire Protection’s Fire Prevention Month.

26/02/2026

Sometimes, the best view isn't a perfectly clear blue sky, but the realization that you have the strength to rise above the weather. Good morning! ❄️

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