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Legal Guide Philippines

Don't Panic! Why You Get BIR Notices Even Without Sales

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Don't Panic! Why You Get BIR Notices Even Without Sales.

6:41
Legal Guide Philippines

Right Way to Understand Just Cause Termination

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Right Way to Understand Just Cause Termination.

12:45
Legal Guide Philippines

WITHHOLDING TAX: BAKIT MAY KALTAS ANG SWELDO KO!?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: WITHHOLDING TAX: BAKIT MAY KALTAS ANG SWELDO KO!?.

0:54
Legal Guide Philippines

Bakit mahalaga ang due process bago tanggalin ang empleyado?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Bakit mahalaga ang due process bago tanggalin ang empleyado?.

19:16
Legal Guide Philippines

Is It Better to Sell or Donate an Estate?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Is It Better to Sell or Donate an Estate?.

10:02
Legal Guide Philippines

May Black Sheep Ka Ba Sa Family? (Legal Rules on Disinheritance!)

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: May Black Sheep Ka Ba Sa Family? (Legal Rules on Disinheritance!).

0:12
Legal Guide Philippines

My Client Caught a Thief, But Did the Right Thing

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: My Client Caught a Thief, But Did the Right Thing.

18:37
Legal Guide Philippines

INCOME WHILE ABROAD - Taxable ba income ko as an OFW?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: INCOME WHILE ABROAD - Taxable ba income ko as an OFW?.

8:18
Legal Guide Philippines

Bakit ako nagbayad kahit nagnakaw siya? (The "Win Twice" Rule)

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Bakit ako nagbayad kahit nagnakaw siya? (The "Win Twice" Rule).

22:01
Legal Guide Philippines

YOUR TaxTIKA - FLAT OR GRADUATED INCOME TAX RATE???

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: YOUR TaxTIKA - FLAT OR GRADUATED INCOME TAX RATE???.

21:33
Legal Guide Philippines

THE RAKET REALITY - TAXABLE BA SIDELINE MO?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: THE RAKET REALITY - TAXABLE BA SIDELINE MO?.

27:23
Legal Guide Philippines

LGPH Show: May karapatan ba magmana ang Illegitimate Child?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: LGPH Show: May karapatan ba magmana ang Illegitimate Child?.

22:44
Legal Guide Philippines

LGPH Show: Kung ampon ka, may karapatan ka ba magmana?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: LGPH Show: Kung ampon ka, may karapatan ka ba magmana?.

20:58
Legal Guide Philippines

"I Own the Land, But Can’t Find the Title—What Now?"

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: "I Own the Land, But Can’t Find the Title—What Now?".

28:34
Legal Guide Philippines

Do I really need a company manual?? or can i just make rules as needed

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Do I really need a company manual?? or can i just make rules as needed.

28:10
Legal Guide Philippines

ESTATE TAX AMNESTY ENDS JUNE 14! DON'T MISS OUT!

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: ESTATE TAX AMNESTY ENDS JUNE 14! DON'T MISS OUT!.

31:43
Legal Guide Philippines

When employees file labor cases against their employers

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: When employees file labor cases against their employers.

38:03
Legal Guide Philippines

Estate Settlement: Who inherits in the Philippines

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Estate Settlement: Who inherits in the Philippines.

8:57
Legal Guide Philippines

Awol After Resignation

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Awol After Resignation.

8:56
Legal Guide Philippines

Why AWOL happens?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Why AWOL happens?.

8:11
Legal Guide Philippines

Can boss refuse my resignation?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can boss refuse my resignation?.

5:32
Legal Guide Philippines

Why Do I Need an Affidavit of Loss?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Why Do I Need an Affidavit of Loss?.

10:35
Legal Guide Philippines

Implications of Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a Non-Individual

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Implications of Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a Non-Individual.

7:12
Legal Guide Philippines

What is a promissory note and why do you need one?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What is a promissory note and why do you need one?.

6:31
Legal Guide Philippines

Ano nga ba ang SPA ?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ano nga ba ang SPA ?.

5:55
Legal Guide Philippines

My deceased parents didn't leave a will. Should I be worried?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: My deceased parents didn't leave a will. Should I be worried?.

7:10
Legal Guide Philippines

How to choose a representative for estate settlement

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How to choose a representative for estate settlement.

6:25
Legal Guide Philippines

Pano mai-settle ng isang OFW ang kanyang property sa Pinas?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Pano mai-settle ng isang OFW ang kanyang property sa Pinas?.

15:57
Legal Guide Philippines

Paano i-compute ang Estate Tax at Anong Documents ang Needed?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Paano i-compute ang Estate Tax at Anong Documents ang Needed?.

15:19
Legal Guide Philippines

How to transfer Property na nakapangalan pa sa ninuno?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How to transfer Property na nakapangalan pa sa ninuno?.

7:09
Legal Guide Philippines

Is Immediate Resignation Allowed?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Is Immediate Resignation Allowed?.

6:12
Legal Guide Philippines

3 Tips if your Family Procrastinating in setlling your Estate Taxes

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 3 Tips if your Family Procrastinating in setlling your Estate Taxes.

7:49
Legal Guide Philippines

Ano nga ba ang Estate Tax Amnesty?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ano nga ba ang Estate Tax Amnesty?.

8:27
Legal Guide Philippines

Paano mo ibebenta ang property ng namatay mong kamaganak?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Paano mo ibebenta ang property ng namatay mong kamaganak?.

6:06
Legal Guide Philippines

Paano maiiwasan ang disputes among heirs sa Estate Settlement?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Paano maiiwasan ang disputes among heirs sa Estate Settlement?.

4:26
Legal Guide Philippines

Bakit mahirap Mag disiplina ng Empleyado sa Pilipinas?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Bakit mahirap Mag disiplina ng Empleyado sa Pilipinas?.

5:46
Legal Guide Philippines

Preventive suspension: Powerful tool for employers in the Philippines

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Preventive suspension: Powerful tool for employers in the Philippines.

4:06
Legal Guide Philippines

Paano makakatulong ang Incident Reports (I.R.) to properly address work violations?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Paano makakatulong ang Incident Reports (I.R.) to properly address work violations?.

6:04
Legal Guide Philippines

Ano ba ang SPA (Special Power of Attorney)?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ano ba ang SPA (Special Power of Attorney)?.

5:49
Legal Guide Philippines

Terminal Leave: Pwede bang mag leave ang nag resign na empleyado during turnover period?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Terminal Leave: Pwede bang mag leave ang nag resign na empleyado during turnover period?.

5:55
Legal Guide Philippines

Ano ang best time to issue Company Policies?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ano ang best time to issue Company Policies?.

26:57
Legal Guide Philippines

Business Owners... Ano ang kailangang tandaan sa darating na January?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Business Owners... Ano ang kailangang tandaan sa darating na January?.

26:12
Legal Guide Philippines

Freelancer o Business Owner man... Ano ang kailangang tandaan pagpasok ng bagong taon?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Freelancer o Business Owner man... Ano ang kailangang tandaan pagpasok ng bagong taon?.

26:48
Legal Guide Philippines

Ano ang pinagkaiba ng retirement sa resignation?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ano ang pinagkaiba ng retirement sa resignation?.

26:23
Legal Guide Philippines

Pwede ka ba sisantihin kapag nakalimutan mo i-declare ang 'yong previous employment?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Pwede ka ba sisantihin kapag nakalimutan mo i-declare ang 'yong previous employment?.

26:34
Legal Guide Philippines

Violation ba kapag tinanggal ka sa trabaho ng walang "Due Process"?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Violation ba kapag tinanggal ka sa trabaho ng walang "Due Process"?.

27:08
Legal Guide Philippines

Pwede bang i-waive ang property na minana? Taxable ba ito?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Pwede bang i-waive ang property na minana? Taxable ba ito?.

29:45
Legal Guide Philippines

Ano ang pwedeng gawin kung plano mong makipag hiwalay sa partner mo?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ano ang pwedeng gawin kung plano mong makipag hiwalay sa partner mo?.

27:32
Legal Guide Philippines

Maari bang bawiin ang lupa na binigay ng magulang mo?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Maari bang bawiin ang lupa na binigay ng magulang mo?.

26:12
Legal Guide Philippines

Can they require me to stay beyond the turnover period?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can they require me to stay beyond the turnover period?.

27:51
Legal Guide Philippines

Anu-ano ang mga dapat asikasuhin kung magpatakbo ka ng negosyo?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Anu-ano ang mga dapat asikasuhin kung magpatakbo ka ng negosyo?.

26:03
Legal Guide Philippines

Reclaimed Land? Sino ba ang tinatawag na may-ari?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Reclaimed Land? Sino ba ang tinatawag na may-ari?.

23:08
Legal Guide Philippines

Required ba pumirma ng quitclaim or waiver?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Required ba pumirma ng quitclaim or waiver?.

27:25
Legal Guide Philippines

What should you consider when starting a business?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What should you consider when starting a business?.

29:44
Legal Guide Philippines

What happens if there's property sold without a deed of sale?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What happens if there's property sold without a deed of sale?.

27:17
Legal Guide Philippines

Can a regular employee be terminated due to poor performance?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can a regular employee be terminated due to poor performance?.

26:44
Legal Guide Philippines

What should you look out for when buying condominium in the Philippines?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What should you look out for when buying condominium in the Philippines?.

27:28
Legal Guide Philippines

Can a Foreign Pinoy still inherit property from relatives?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can a Foreign Pinoy still inherit property from relatives?.

27:31
Legal Guide Philippines

Can an employee be fired for having extramarital affairs at workplace?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can an employee be fired for having extramarital affairs at workplace?.

24:41
Legal Guide Philippines

Should I donate my properties to my children while I am still alive?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Should I donate my properties to my children while I am still alive?.

27:57
Legal Guide Philippines

Can you suspend an employee while there's an ongoing investigation (PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION)?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can you suspend an employee while there's an ongoing investigation (PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION)?.

29:03
Legal Guide Philippines

How should you pay the estate taxes of your deceased parents?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How should you pay the estate taxes of your deceased parents?.

26:10
Legal Guide Philippines

Can a former filipino own land in the Philippines?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can a former filipino own land in the Philippines?.

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Legal Guide Philippines

What should you do when you've lost your land title?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What should you do when you've lost your land title?.

25:38
Legal Guide Philippines

Can an illegitimate child inherit from grandparents?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can an illegitimate child inherit from grandparents?.

26:32
Legal Guide Philippines

What if someone claims that they own your land?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What if someone claims that they own your land?.

27:35
Legal Guide Philippines

Getting terminated due to negligence

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Getting terminated due to negligence.

28:07
Legal Guide Philippines

If a property is given to you, does it also belong to your spouse?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: If a property is given to you, does it also belong to your spouse?.

28:07
Legal Guide Philippines

If a property is given to you, does it also belong to your spouse?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: If a property is given to you, does it also belong to your spouse?.

29:27
Legal Guide Philippines

Dealing with Mental Health issues at work with Coach Aileen Santos

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Dealing with Mental Health issues at work with Coach Aileen Santos.

26:28
Legal Guide Philippines

Guide to voting for a President and Vice President

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Guide to voting for a President and Vice President.

27:36
Legal Guide Philippines

What do Senators and Congressmen do for you?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What do Senators and Congressmen do for you?.

26:53
Legal Guide Philippines

How to choose the right Governor, Mayor, Counselor, and Board Member this election.

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How to choose the right Governor, Mayor, Counselor, and Board Member this election..

25:00
Legal Guide Philippines

How Do Barangay Officials Help You

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How Do Barangay Officials Help You.

26:29
Legal Guide Philippines

How does the Philippine government work?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How does the Philippine government work?.

27:54
Legal Guide Philippines

How to write a professional resume

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How to write a professional resume.

27:58
Legal Guide Philippines

5 Tips if you're recruiting an employee with StackPH

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 5 Tips if you're recruiting an employee with StackPH.

27:04
Legal Guide Philippines

Are You A Dummy Incorporator?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Are You A Dummy Incorporator?.

26:51
Legal Guide Philippines

What am I entitled to if I resign now?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What am I entitled to if I resign now?.

27:22
Legal Guide Philippines

Tips for dealing with your Kasambahay

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Tips for dealing with your Kasambahay.

26:52
Legal Guide Philippines

Do We Really Need To Notarize?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Do We Really Need To Notarize?.

26:42
Legal Guide Philippines

Putting Your Properties In The Name Of Your Kids

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Putting Your Properties In The Name Of Your Kids.

27:20
Legal Guide Philippines

Can the employee leave earlier if they complete the turnover before the 30 day period?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can the employee leave earlier if they complete the turnover before the 30 day period?.

27:43
Legal Guide Philippines

How to terminate employees properly?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How to terminate employees properly?.

27:02
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What are employees supposed to do during the turnover period?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What are employees supposed to do during the turnover period?.

26:54
Legal Guide Philippines

What if there was no employment contract given?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What if there was no employment contract given?.

27:40
Legal Guide Philippines

How To Choose A Business Partner

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How To Choose A Business Partner.

26:46
Legal Guide Philippines

What is contract to sell

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What is contract to sell.

26:29
Legal Guide Philippines

What you need to know about the Estate Tax Amnesty

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: What you need to know about the Estate Tax Amnesty.

27:06
Legal Guide Philippines

Help I need an SPA - How do you make one?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Help I need an SPA - How do you make one?.

25:12
Legal Guide Philippines

Buying property from someone who has already died.

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Buying property from someone who has already died..

24:17
Legal Guide Philippines

Can employees with pending cases resign?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can employees with pending cases resign?.

23:53
Legal Guide Philippines

It's sad to belong to a second family (when the estate comes along)

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: It's sad to belong to a second family (when the estate comes along).

16:36
Legal Guide Philippines

Affidavit of Loss Finally Explained

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Affidavit of Loss Finally Explained.

25:15
Legal Guide Philippines

There's a will, now what?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: There's a will, now what?.

20:00
Legal Guide Philippines

3 Tips for Making a Code of Discipline

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 3 Tips for Making a Code of Discipline.

20:21
Legal Guide Philippines

0 - Legal Roadtrip Onboarding

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 0 - Legal Roadtrip Onboarding.

22:40
Legal Guide Philippines

Tips on How to Get Started on Estate Settlement

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Tips on How to Get Started on Estate Settlement.

17:24
Legal Guide Philippines

Can the employee get their final pay without getting a clearance?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can the employee get their final pay without getting a clearance?.

20:40
Legal Guide Philippines

Who are the VIP's of Estate Settlement

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Who are the VIP's of Estate Settlement.

17:26
Legal Guide Philippines

Why do Filipinos feel embarrassed when asking someone to sign a contract?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Why do Filipinos feel embarrassed when asking someone to sign a contract?.

23:33
Legal Guide Philippines

When can I ask for separation pay from my employer?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: When can I ask for separation pay from my employer?.

14:44
Legal Guide Philippines

Can You Extend the Probationary Period

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can You Extend the Probationary Period.

19:43
Legal Guide Philippines

Contract of Sale vs. Deed of Donation. Which should you choose?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Contract of Sale vs. Deed of Donation. Which should you choose?.

15:10
Legal Guide Philippines

How you can get into trouble by sharing too much information

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How you can get into trouble by sharing too much information.

12:02
Legal Guide Philippines

4 Things to Consider in Starting a Company

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 4 Things to Consider in Starting a Company.

17:30
Legal Guide Philippines

When should you demote employees?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: When should you demote employees?.

10:51
Legal Guide Philippines

3 Powerful Guidelines to Manage AWOL Cases

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 3 Powerful Guidelines to Manage AWOL Cases.

11:10
Legal Guide Philippines

How To Make a Probationary Contract Like a Lawyer

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: How To Make a Probationary Contract Like a Lawyer.

14:41
Legal Guide Philippines

3 Mistakes Bosses Make When Making a Certificate of Employment

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: 3 Mistakes Bosses Make When Making a Certificate of Employment.

2:20
Legal Guide Philippines

Ask page for Legal Guide

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Ask page for Legal Guide.

10:26
Legal Guide Philippines

Tips for Drafting a Notice to Explain

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Tips for Drafting a Notice to Explain.

12:48
Legal Guide Philippines

Can I immediately resign and leave my work?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Can I immediately resign and leave my work?.

6:39
Legal Guide Philippines

Do you need estate settlement if the inheritance is small?

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Do you need estate settlement if the inheritance is small?.

1:48
Legal Guide Philippines

Resignation Video

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Resignation Video.

4:53
Legal Guide Philippines

Welcome to the Legal Guide Show

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Welcome to the Legal Guide Show.

2:40
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Estate Settlement Video

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: Estate Settlement Video.

4:39
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About us - Legal Guide

A Legal Guide Philippines explainer: About us - Legal Guide.