Service Charges are now for employees only: A Legal Development
As consumers, it is a common dining etiquette in the Philippines to look for “service charge” on their bills in order to decide whether they will leave a tip or not. Nevertheless, despite charging customers with certain percent for service charges, some customers still offer “tips” or “gratuity” to workers in a restaurant, hotels and other similar establishments to reward them for their good services.
Stricter Guidelines for Motorists: An Overview of Republic Act No. 11235 or Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act
The rampant increase of assassinations and other crimes using motorcycle vehicles is the root cause for the enactment of Republic Act No. 11235 (RA 11235) otherwise known as the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. With this in mind and in furtherance of security and safety of the public and crime prevention (Sec. 2 of RA 11235), additional and stricter rules and regulations will now be applied to all motorcycle owners and riders and other concerned government agencies such as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), with regard to registration of the acquisition of motorcycle vehicles, reportorial requirements as to the sale and transfer of motorcycle, issuance of bigger, readable and color-coded number plates, and the use or display of number plates in both the front and back sides of a motorcycle.
Simulated Birth Act or Republic Act No. 11222: The Twin Remedy of Adoption and Rectification
On February 21, 2019, Republic Act No. 11222 (RA 11222), otherwise known as the Simulated Birth Act was signed into law by the President. The newly signed law provides for the rectification of simulated birth records, amnesty or exemption from criminal, civil, and administrative liability of those who simulated the birth record of a child, and a simplified administrative adoption proceeding.
What You Should Know About Republic Act No. 11229, The Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
The Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act, otherwise known as Republic Act No. 11229, was signed by President Duterte on February 22, 2019. It was enacted to ensure child safety on the road and protect them from injuries or worst, death, should an accident happen.
WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF SOLO PARENTS UNDER THE SOLO PARENTS’ WELFARE ACT OF 2000?