Opinion
Lockdown Day 30: Is Philippines Winning Against COVID-19?
Exactly, one month ago today, Lockdown or preferably known as ‘Enhanced Community Quarantine’ in Luzon has taken over the lives of the Filipinos halting the normal things we used to have.
For some, it caused a little distress but for many Filipinos who work to earn a living and survive a daily challenge, the whole thing is truly a burden.
Based on the epidemics preparedness study conducted by the Global Health Security Index last October 2019, the Philippines ranks 53rd out of 195 countries in the world.
After a month of shutting down the Metro and Luzon, how are you...
Opinion
Is it right to open businesses in Tagaytay amid the unstable condition?
It has been eleven days to be exact since the eruption of the Taal volcano has taken place and Alert level 4 remains over Taal which means the hazardous eruption is still within the days.
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Some business establishments are considered by the local government of Tagaytay to re-open including hotels and restaurants especially those that are clean and ready to serve the public.
Despite the danger, business owners tend to go on 'business as usual' principle. Many of them started to go back to their normal operations as if the calamity ended and trying not...
Opinion
LIMITED SAMGYUPSAL – The Truth About Restaurant Franchises
By: Atty. Robert Leo C. Ty
So after a hearty meal of grilled meat, luscious kimchi, and melted cheese, you decide to open your own unlimited samgyupsal restaurant. You talk with the franchise owner and both of you agree to all the terms and conditions. The next day, a franchise agreement is delivered to your door and you are about to put your signature on the dotted line.
STOP!
Your franchise agreement may be considered a technology transfer agreement under the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (“IPC”) and subject to certain restrictions.
A Technology Transfer Agreement is defined as...
Opinion
Whose fault is it anyway?
By: Atty. Wivino E. Bracero II |
The internet is replete with reports of vehicular accidents. Unfortunately, not a few of these reports involve people losing their lives. Interestingly, a lot of people are reacting on reports where the driver who’s seemingly innocent – be it because the car he’s driving is parked on the side of the road or where the other driver is intoxicated, among others – are arrested and held by the police. A lot of people cry about injustice. Brings us to the question, whose fault is it anyway?
Video of a road incident in Makati...
Opinion
OFW Guide To Avoid Illegal Recruiters
By: Atty. Wivino E. Bracero II |
Planning to work overseas? Do not “skip the line” or else you might fall on your face.
Everybody wants a quick fix. I mean, who doesn’t want a fast way of doing things? Many of us looks at requirements, processes, and procedures with contempt; thinking them as only delaying something that we want to do or achieve. That’s why, we find ways and means to “skip the lines” so to speak. And a lot of shady people are ready and willing to cash in on this.
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