3D Legal Solutions

Legal trivia: In a case decided in 2020, the Supreme Court declared that not signing (or stamping one's thumbprint) on the notarial book of a notary is considered a defect that prevents the transformation of a document to a public document.

If you have contracts that transfer real property (like land, condos, etc.) or you have a multi-million peso transaction with many moving parts and there is a chance that the signatories to the contract will no longer be found or be willing to testify in case of litigation, better be sure you go to a real lawyer and sign on his notarial book when you transact or it may be problematic later.

Upgrade your IP knowledge this March with iLEAP Plus!

As a plus from learning the basics on intellectual property, iLEAP Plus now covers topics on Patent Search, Patent Drafting, Responding to Trademark Office Actions, and IP Enforcement! These webinars are all offered for FREE!

In line with the celebration of Women's Month, we will have a mini raffle for women participants that will attend the March 8 session! Interested participants should have completed the full iLEAP cycle and are looking to patent their invention or register a utility model.

Reserve your slots here: https://bit.ly/iLEAP-Plus

Countries that recognize and accept VAXCERTPH as proof of vaccination status.

Updated rules for foreigners entering the Philippines.
(As of February 10, 2022)

IMMIGRATION BULLETIN:

1. Starting December 7, 2020, the following persons may be allowed entry privileges to the Philippines under the Balikbayan Program:

(a) Filipino citizens and their foreign spouses and children (regardless of age) who are traveling with them;
(b) Former Filipino citizens, including their spouses and children (regardless of age) who are traveling with them.

2. The entry of said persons are subject to the following conditions:

(a) They are allowed visa-free entry under E.O. 408
(b) Must have a pre-booked quarantine facility
(c) Must have pre-booked COVID-19 testing at a laboratory operating at the airport

Note that entry of said persons shall be subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers at the port on the date of entry.

(IATF Resolution No. 85, Nov. 26, 2020)