Category: Legal Insights
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Employment Types in the Philippines: Legal Definitions and Contract Guidelines
Introduction Employment relationships in the Philippines are primarily governed by the Labor Code of the Philippines and interpretative jurisprudence from the Supreme Court. Both employers and employees must understand the different types of employment to ensure legal compliance and establish clear expectations. The recognized types of employment in the Philippines are: This comprehensive guide delves…
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Citizenship Showdown: Alice Guo vs. Grace Poe – What is Even a Filipino?
In the past few weeks, Alice Leal Guo, the mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, has been thrust into the spotlight following a dramatic raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firm in her town. Over 800 Filipinos and foreign nationals were rescued from alleged illegal activities, including crypto and love scams, human trafficking, and illegal…