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Codification is predominant in countries that adhere to the legal system of civil law. Spain, a civil law country, introduced the practice of codification in the Philippines, which it had colonized beginning in the late 16th century. Among the codes that Spain enforced in the Philippines were the Spanish Civil Code and the Penal Code.
People of single legal status, including those with previous marriages annulled or was rendered void ab initio. [2] Driving license: Land Transportation Office: Land vehicle drivers [3] Marriage certificate: Philippine Statistics Authority: Married Filipino citizens [1] National identity card Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID
In Australia, statutory corporations are a type of statutory authority created by Acts of state or federal parliaments.. A statutory corporation is defined in the federal Department of Finance's glossary as a "statutory body that is a body corporate, including an entity created under section 87 of the PGPA Act" (i.e. a statutory authority may also be a statutory corporation). [1]
The Human Rights Protection Program implemented the Legal and Investigation Office which provides legal aid and counseling services; conducts monitoring of cases/complaints with concerned agencies; conducts rights based public inquiry on issues and concerns of marginalized and disadvantage sectors; and conducts studies to establish certain ...
A Writ of Kalikasan is a legal remedy under Philippine law that provides protection of one's constitutional right to a healthy environment, as outlined in Section 16, Article II of the Philippine Constitution, which states that the "state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."
In the corporations of real estate law, the ownership or membership may be vested either in the real property or in a legal or natural person, depending on the corporation type. In many cases, the membership or ownership of such corporation is obligatory for a person or property that fulfils the legal requirements for membership or wishes to ...
Radio and Television Broadcasting Franchise Renewal: Far East Broadcasting Companies (Philippines), Inc (RA 8115) 2016-05-18: 10820: Radio and Television Broadcasting Franchise Renewal: Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (RA 7163, RA 8162) 2016-05-18: 10821: Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act 2016-05-18: 10822
Owing to the unique history of the Philippines, its legal system is an equally unique blend of civil law (Spanish law), common law (American law), and, especially in Mindanao, Shariah law. Below is a list of Philippine legal terms: