Introduction As an employer, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the labor standards in the Philippines. Not only does it help you comply with legal requirements, but it also ensures that you provide just and fair treatment to your employees. Besides that, observing labor standards can help you create a better and...Read More

Introduction Becoming one’s boss is a dream that many have. After all, working for yourself means you can control your hours, workload, and sometimes, even your pay. One way to go about this is to establish a business. However, this can be a complicated venture, especially if you consider the process of registering your business,...Read More

Introduction Marriage is a commitment that requires hard work, dedication, and love to last. Unfortunately, there are some that come to an end for various reasons. Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law Office offers a range of legal services under family law. Before we go in-depth about how we can assist you, however, our team...Read More

Introduction Starting a business in the Philippines can be exciting. All the planning for the products and services you offer as well as the prospect for success can really juice up your motivation in running your enterprise. However, dealing with the legal aspects of setting up a venture can be daunting. With not much knowledge...Read More

Introduction As professionals who strive to be successful in whatever we do, we sometimes reward ourselves from time to time in order to be motivated to achieve our next goals. Some people choose to invest and buy properties like houses, apartments, condominiums, and so on. Others buy things with high values, like cars, jewelry, and...Read More

Introduction The holiday season is upon us, and people are starting their Christmas shopping already. Many people who are employed by a private company collect their bonuses first before splurging on gifts and other holiday expenses. Meanwhile, employer must make sure that they can properly determine the holiday pay and benefits they’ll be giving to...Read More

Introduction You might be thinking, “Is issuing an employee contract necessary?” Although it’s not required by the law to issue an employment agreement, it’s still essential to have a legally binding contract that contains all the provisions you want to set with your future employees. What Is an Employment Contract? An employment contract between an...Read More

Introduction Should you talk about finances before getting married to your soon-to-be spouse? Of course, you should. In his book “Smart Couples Finish Rich,” American financial expert David Bach says that talking about finances is part of knowing that your and your partner’s life aspirations are going in the same direction. The sooner you start...Read More

When you are employed, you have to equip yourself with fundamental information about Philippine labor law for you to know your privileges and rights as an employee. Of course, it’s also better to consult with a labor attorney in Manila, Philippines, in case things become too complicated. Beside wage and money-related perks, employees may have...Read More

Here in the Philippines, when you think of seizing legal services, the first thing that citizens would ponder about is the amount of money that would be involved. The moment you think about hiring a lawyer, the things that are supposed to be considered first ought to be the lawyer’s expertise, strengths, records, and his...Read More