The month of March is celebrated as the Women's month celebration here in the Philippines. Ever since I was in college, I learned a lot about being a woman, about their (our) struggles. During my college days, I always see to it that majority of my research papers is related to women or feminism. Those were the days when equality of rights was still being initiated in our country. This is partly attributable to Cory Aquino's rise to Presidency. This is one of the reasons why I loved Cory. Then...

This was the song playing in my dream last night.  We were together but you did not notice me.  I was there physically but your stares passes through me. The pain I caused you denies my existence. I admit that. I was at fault. I was thinking so deeply, thinking whence you ever accept me and forgive the things I've done. I was in deep thought when suddenly I felt your arms, from my back, wrapping around my neck.  You were communicating short of saying, everything is all right.  You...

I cannot watch the American Idol right now. I just read from Yahoo News about this entry.  I watched the latest episode via youtube. This song showed the inner side of This Megia. She is a finalist in the American Idol Season 10 which everyone of us are excited to watch, especially here in the Philippines because she has Filipino blood running in here veins. She is the second Fil-Am contestant, together with Jasmine Trias, who made it the that prestigious talent search in the United States. ...

This song popped up when I saw an old photo of him. I just admired him that time and I was treated so specially that when he said goodbye, I knew it would break my heart. It did.I've been searching for him and found out he's now a married guy and a very successful person. All I want now is to let him know I still care for him and happy for what he has achieved in life.YOU DON'T KNOW MEYou give your hand to meAnd then you say, "Hello"And I can hardly speakMy heart is beating soAnd anyone can tellYou...

Kaisahan ng mg Manggagawa sa La Compana vs. Jd. Ulpiano SarmientoG.R. No. L – 47853     November 16, 1984Cuevas, J.: FACTS:              Petitioner (Kaisahan or Union) declared for a better working condition and the reinstatement of a dismissed workers. Upon refusal of the company of the company, case elevated to Labor for conciliation. The case was certified to the defunct court of Industrial Relations which issued...

Filinvest vs. CIR/CTAG.R. No 146941                      August 9, 2007Nachura, J.:FACTS:              Petitioner claimed for a refund or in the alternative, issuance of a tax credit certificate (TCC) in the amount of P 4,178,134.00 representing excess creditable withholding taxes for taxable years 1994,1995 and 1996. CTA dismissed...

Cagayan Valley Drug vs. CIRGR 151413                  February 13, 2008Velasco, J.:FACTS:              Petitioner filed with BIR a claim for tax refund of the full amount of the 20% sales discount it granted to senior citizens for the year 1995. BIR inaction prompted petitioner to file petition for review before CTA in order to forestall the 2-year...

SUCCESSION Solano vs. CA, Bienvenido/Emeteria Garcia GR L 41971 November 29, 1983 FACTS: Bienvenido and Emeteria filed an action for recognition against Melita Solano Meliton died during the pendency of the petition and his daughter substituted him while asking for the probate of the will of the decedent. RTC specified the legal issues as 1) the recognition of Garcias, 2) correct status of Zonia, 3) the hereditary share of each of them in view of the probated will....

(BLR Registry of Union & CBA file) Liberty Flour Mills Employees vs Liberty Flour G.RN - 58768 December 29, 1989 Cruz, J: Facts: On February 6, 1974, respondent Philippine Labor Alliance Council (PLAC) and Liberty Flour entered into a 3-year CBA effective January 1, 1974 providing for a daily wage increase of PhP2.00 for 1974, PhP1.00 for 1975 and PhP1.00 for 1976. The parties also agreed to establish a union shop by imposing “membership...

This is case digest for today:Infante vs. Cunanan G.R L- 5180 August 31, 1953 Bautista Angelo, J: Facts: Infante was the owner of the land with a house built on it. Cunanan and Mijares were contracted to sell the property from which they would receive commission. Noche agreed to purchase the lot but Infante informed C & M about her change of mind to sell the lot and had them sign a document stating that their authority to sell was already...