March 19, 2026

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Vigilance over Goods’ and ‘Safety of Passengers’ I. INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL FOUNDATION The concepts of “vigilance over goods” and “safety of passengers” […]

SUBJECT: The Vicarious Liability of Registered Owners (Kabit System) I. INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK The “kabit system” is an informal and pervasive arrangement in Philippine transportation […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Common Carrier’ vs ‘Private Carrier’ I. INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE The distinction between a common carrier and a private carrier is a […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Recognition of Foreign Divorce’ I. INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK The concept of “recognition of foreign divorce” in Philippine law refers to the […]

SUBJECT: The Writ of Kalikasan and the Writ of Continuing Mandamus I. INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS The Writ of Kalikasan and the Writ of Continuing Mandamus […]

SUBJECT: The Writ of Habeas Corpus vs Writ of Amparo I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW This memorandum provides an exhaustive comparative analysis of two paramount constitutional and […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on Probate of Wills (Mandatory Nature) I. INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK The probate of a will is a special proceeding mandated by law […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Fideicommissary Substitution’ I. INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION The concept of fideicommissary substitution (sustitución fideicomisaria) is a unique and complex institution in Philippine succession […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on Preterition vs Disinheritance I. INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTUAL DISTINCTION This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the distinct legal doctrines of preterition and […]