NEW COLLECTION · DILG ISSUANCES
Local governance,
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Public accountability, citizen participation, financial disclosure and barangay administration. Circular readings and official agency source notes, with their scope made clear.
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36 Briefs
Official agency source note · 2026
Public projects should carry public information
DILG-NCR explains MC 2026-006 and the removal of officials’ personal identifiers from government-funded undertakings.
Official agency source note · 2025
CSO participation: accreditation and representation
An official DILG-NCR account introduces MC 2025-060 on CSO accreditation and selection for local special bodies.
Official agency source note · 2026
Barangay and SK turnover begins with reliable records
DILG’s April 2026 explanation of MC 2026-021 connects inventory and turnover with continuity of local services.
Statute reading · 1991
Barangay conciliation: check coverage before filing
The Local Government Code defines the lupon’s authority, exceptions and personal-appearance rule.
Court manual reading · 2025
ULAS: eligibility and the scope of legal aid
The 2025 ULAS Manual distinguishes qualified beneficiaries, covered lawyers and the services within the framework.
Statute reading · 1949
A demand letter should identify the obligation
Civil Code Article 1169 links demand, delay and the exceptions that depend on law, terms and circumstances.
Statute reading · 2019
Workplace safeguards require a functioning complaint process
The Safe Spaces Act addresses technology-mediated conduct, peer harassment and employer responsibilities.
Statute reading · 2019
Maternity leave: distinguish leave from benefit administration
RA 11210 sets leave periods while using different benefit arrangements for public service and private employment.
Statute reading · 2022
Civil-registry certificates: age alone is not expiry
RA 11909 gives specified certificates permanent validity while preserving readability, authenticity and update requirements.
Statute reading · 1949
A right of way depends on more than convenience
Civil Code Articles 649–651 address inadequate access, indemnity, route and width for a compulsory easement.
Statute reading · 2000
Electronic contracts still need evidence of agreement
The Electronic Commerce Act recognizes electronic form while retaining reliability, authentication and other legal requirements.
Statute reading · 2019
Corporate records: access carries responsibilities
The Revised Corporation Code connects recordkeeping and inspection with legitimate purpose and confidentiality.
Circular reading · 2024
Full disclosure: the document period is not the posting period
MC 2024-021 distinguishes the reporting period, posting schedule and disclosure channels for provinces, cities and municipalities.
Circular reading · 2022
Barangay financial reporting: preparation, submission and posting
MC 2022-027 assigns distinct roles in preparing the BFR, submitting it to the accountant and posting financial documents.
Circular reading · 2024
Road clearing: stay within the defined right-of-way
MC 2024-053 links BaRCO with defined coverage, monitoring, validation and supporting records.
Historical circular · 2025
Barangay assemblies: participation needs preparation
A historical reading of MC 2025-102 for the second semester of 2025, with attention to notice and public reporting.
Official agency source note · 2025
Open government: participation should reach local decisions
DILG’s official explanation of MC 2025-065 connects openness with policies, financial information and citizen participation.
Foundational legislation · 2012
Personal information: purpose before collection
A purpose-led reading of the Data Privacy Act’s principles and lawful grounds for processing.
Case reading · 2022
Seeking protection on a child’s behalf
Knutson distinguishes a father acting for a child from a husband seeking protection for himself.
Professional responsibility · 2023
Professional responsibility: values in everyday practice
The CPRA’s canons place professional duty within everyday decisions about legal practice.
Legislation · 2024
Procurement begins before the invitation to bid
RA 12009 places planning, market scoping and fit-for-purpose choices at the start of procurement.
Legislation · 2024
Ease of Paying Taxes: simpler administration, continuing obligations
RA 11976 reforms tax administration without removing the need to determine the correct tax treatment.
Business law · 2019
A One Person Corporation still needs corporate discipline
Single ownership does not erase the need to separate corporate property, decisions and records.
Business law · 2023
Online transactions: identify the transaction before the remedy
The Internet Transactions Act distinguishes covered commercial transactions from excluded activity.
Labor law · 2018
Working remotely still calls for clear employment terms
Voluntary telecommuting remains subject to minimum labor standards and fair treatment.
Labor law · 2018
Workplace safety: information, protection and reporting
RA 11058 connects workplace hazards with information, protective measures and reporting rights.
Property law · 2021
Long possession is only part of a land-title application
RA 11573 changes the confirmation framework while retaining specific evidentiary requirements.
Family law · 2021
Child marriage: consent does not remove the statutory prohibition
RA 11596 addresses child marriage, prohibited conduct and the protection of children.
Case reading · 2021
Tan-Andal: a legal concept, a demanding evidentiary inquiry
Psychological incapacity is not reduced to a medical diagnosis or ordinary marital difficulty.
Case reading · 2018
Mandanas: why the tax base matters to LGUs
The ruling addressed the statutory restriction of the LGU share to national internal revenue taxes.
Case reading · 2022
Pasig Rizal: revised title rules and pending applications
The Court explained how RA 11573 applies to pending judicial-confirmation proceedings.
Government service · 2019
The Citizen’s Charter is a useful starting point
Requirements, processing steps and service standards should be read before a government transaction begins.
Local Government Code · 1991
Local consultation: project scope and legal authority come first
Sections 26 and 27 connect specified public projects with consultation and local approval requirements.
Court procedure · 2025 resolution
Supreme Court e-filing: the account carries responsibility
The transition rules distinguish covered filings, excluded cases and responsibility for platform accounts.
Court procedure · 2024 interim rule
Electronic filing and service are separate procedural steps
Rule 13-A distinguishes initiatory pleadings, later papers and proof of electronic transmission.
Court rule · 2024
Family mediation has legal boundaries
The Rule on Family Mediation identifies exclusions, limited exceptions and confidentiality safeguards.
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These are dated source explainers, not a live news feed or an exhaustive statement of current law. “New Laws” includes legislation from earlier years; each Brief identifies its source date and verification basis. Later amendments, court directions and local implementation may affect a particular matter.
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