Powao Law Office

Powao Law Office For your legal and/or notarial needs, please visit our office at JP Rizal Street, Poblacion 1, Carcar City, Cebu

1. The employer bears the burden to prove that the employee's resignation is voluntary.2. The employer must prove that t...
19/04/2026

1. The employer bears the burden to prove that the employee's resignation is voluntary.

2. The employer must prove that the transfer of an employee is for a legitimate reason. If not, the employer is guilty of constructive dismissal.

3. Constructive dismissal also exists when the employer's acts of discrimination are so unbearable that the employee has no choice but to resign.

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16/04/2026

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Congratulations to Fel and John Arvin for completing your internship.All the best to the both of you.Thank you for your ...
10/04/2026

Congratulations to Fel and John Arvin for completing your internship.
All the best to the both of you.
Thank you for your dedication.

Husband had an affair. Wife filed a case for psychological violence under RA 9262. The Supreme Court acquitted the husba...
08/04/2026

Husband had an affair. Wife filed a case for psychological violence under RA 9262. The Supreme Court acquitted the husband.

1. Marital infidelity in itself is not psychological violence that is punished by RA 9262.
2. Acts of infidelity should be purposely done to cause mental or emotional anguish, public ridicule, or humiliation to the woman.

We had the privilege of assisting Madame Maribel in organizing her affairs/dealings before she left the country.
04/04/2026

We had the privilege of assisting Madame Maribel in organizing her affairs/dealings before she left the country.

1.Sending threatening and humiliating messages to your partner may be considered as psychological violence punished by R...
01/04/2026

1.Sending threatening and humiliating messages to your partner may be considered as psychological violence punished by RA 9262.

2.Drunkenness is not a defense.

3.A medical or psychological report is not required to establish the victim’s emotional suffering.

HOLY WEEK ADVISORYIn observance of the Holy Week, please be guided by our office schedule:📅 April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)🕗 O...
01/04/2026

HOLY WEEK ADVISORY

In observance of the Holy Week, please be guided by our office schedule:

📅 April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕗 Open from 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

📅 April 2, 2026 (Maundy Thursday)
🔒 Closed

📅 April 3, 2026 (Good Friday)
🔒 Closed

Regular operations will resume on April 6, 2026 (Monday).

Thank you for your understanding. Wishing everyone a meaningful and blessed Holy Week.

When can the assets of a public officer be declared as unexplained wealth?Can assets not registered in the name of a pub...
28/03/2026

When can the assets of a public officer be declared as unexplained wealth?
Can assets not registered in the name of a public officer be forfeited?

Successful transaction. Thank you, dear clients!
27/03/2026

Successful transaction. Thank you, dear clients!

Please be advised that POWAO Law Office will be CLOSED on March 20, 2026 (Friday) in observance of Eid’l Fitr.Regular op...
19/03/2026

Please be advised that POWAO Law Office will be CLOSED on March 20, 2026 (Friday) in observance of Eid’l Fitr.

Regular operations will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

What happens if the search warrant does not particularly describe the place to be searched?How should the police officer...
18/03/2026

What happens if the search warrant does not particularly describe the place to be searched?
How should the police officers serve the warrant?

The Supreme Court affirmed DOJ Circular No. 015, series of 2024. So, in preliminary investigations, what is now required...
12/03/2026

The Supreme Court affirmed DOJ Circular No. 015, series of 2024.
So, in preliminary investigations, what is now required is reasonable certainty of conviction with prima facie evidence.

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Poblacion 1
Carcar
6019

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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