MDC Law Office & Notary Public

17/05/2026

📌ANNOUNCEMENT📌

As a workaround solution from the Operations Group / Information Systems Group: for those who can't submit their FS attachments thru eAFS, kindly send your attachments here: [email protected]
(cc: [email protected])

This is only applicable for those who can't upload through eAFS. If you can still upload documents through the regular eAFS process, there is NO NEED to email attachments to us.

Email submission should be used only as a backup or workaround when system issues persist or uploads fail.

Please be guided. Thank you!

17/05/2026

⚠️ URGENT NOTICE FROM THE IBP NATIONAL OFFICE ⚠️

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) reminds the public to always verify the credentials of anyone claiming to provide legal services or representing themselves as connected to any court or government agency.

We are officially warning the public regarding an individual using the name "Atty. Allyssa Ann Nordstrome Agustin." Please be informed that this individual is NOT authorized by, employed at, or affiliated with the government and legal offices she claims a connection to.

Protect yourself from unauthorized legal transactions and misrepresentation. Before paying any fees or sharing case details, it is your right to:
✅ Check the official Supreme Court Roll of Attorneys.
✅ Demand to see their Roll Number, IBP Number, and current MCLE compliance.
✅ Contact our National Office or your local IBP Chapter to confirm their standing.

Do not fall victim to individuals refusing to show proper identification. Report suspicious transactions and preserve your evidence.

Contact the IBP to verify legal credentials today:
📞 Helpdesk: 8634-4696 / 8634-4697
📱 Viber: 0919-095-5859
📧 Email: [email protected]

Mag-ingat. Mag-verify. Huwag basta magtiwala sa nagpapakilalang abogado. ⚖️

15/05/2026

May 15, 2026 | T O D A Y

Deadline of:
- Filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) and Quarterly Income Tax Return (QITR)
- Submission of Financial Statements and Other Attachments via eAFS
- Submission of Summary Alphalist of Withholding Taxes (SAWT)

15/05/2026

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suspending until December 31, 2026 the imposition of monthly penalties in the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as it seeks to reduce transaction costs and promote the ease of doing business.

In its meeting on May 5, the Commission En Banc approved the suspension of penalties imposed for every month of delay for the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as provided under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2024 (MC 6).

“As we celebrate the Ease of Doing Business month this May, the SEC reaffirms its commitment to foster a robust and responsive business environment,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.

“By suspending the compounding monthly penalties, we are providing corporations an opportunity to get back their good standing without the burden of mounting transaction costs, as part of our goal of pushing corporations toward full compliance and sustainable growth,” he added.

The suspension will apply to corporations with pending monitoring applications. Corporations that have received final assessments but have not yet settled payment will be issued updated assessments excluding the per month of delay components.

Read the full memorandum circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-16-series-of-2026suspension-of-the-per-month-of-delay-penalty-for-late-and-non-filing-of-reportorial-requirements-under-sec-memorandum-circular-no-6-series-of-2024/

Read the full press release here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/pr-2026/sec-suspends-monthly-penalties-for-late-non-filing-of-reports/

12/05/2026

📣 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗚𝗜𝗦) 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧

The Securities and Exchange Commission has further extended the temporary use of the 2020 General Information Sheet (GIS) Form for filing through eFAST until 30 June 2026.

Corporations may continue to use the 2020 GIS Form during this extended period while completing the necessary setup or access arrangements for the Hierarchical and Applicable Relations and Beneficial Ownership Registry (HARBOR).

📄 Download the form here:
https://bit.ly/2020GISForms

This extension aims to give corporations sufficient time to complete their HARBOR access and setup.

For concerns involving eFAST, eSECURE, or HARBOR, the public may visit the SEC Headquarters in Makati City or the nearest SEC Extension Office for on-site assistance.

For inquiries:
📞 Dial 1-4SEC (14732)
📧 SEC iMessage Portal: https://imessage.sec.gov.ph/

Read the full notice here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/notices-2026/extension-of-temporary-use-of-2020-form-for-filing-of-general-information-sheet-on-efast-until-30-june-2026/

07/05/2026

📢 Please be advised that today, May 07, 2026, and tomorrow, May 08, 2026, MDC Law Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. only.

We encourage everyone to plan their visits accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust.

📍 Visit us at: Stall #4, Y.G.J Commercial Building, St.Jude Village, Concepcion, Tarlac.
Landmark: In front of Waltermart Concepcion
🕑 Operating hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📞Contact us: 0915-643-6902; 0916-254-3672; or (045) 934-1301
​📩 Message us for inquiries or to schedule a consultation.
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06/05/2026

🖊️Step-by-step procedures on How to Transfer Data from eBIRForms v.7.9.5 to new eBIRForms v.7.9.6 Package.

06/05/2026

QUESTION NO. 757 - ANO-ANO ANG MGA DAPAT ISAALANG-ALANG PARA SA LIGTAS NA PAGBILI NG LUPA?

Narito ang mahahalagang bagay na dapat mong isaalang-alang para sa ligtas na pagbili ng lupa sa Pilipinas:

📜 1. Suriin ang Titulo (Land Title)
• Siguraduhing malinis ang titulo (clean title) – walang utang, kaso, o encumbrances
• I-check kung ito ay:
o Original Certificate of Title (OCT) o
o Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)
• Humingi ng Certified True Copy mula sa Registry of Deeds

👤 2. I-verify ang Pagkakakilanlan ng Nagbebenta
• Siguraduhin na ang nagbebenta ay:
o Tunay na may-ari ng lupa (nasa titulo ang pangalan)
o May valid ID at legal na kapasidad magbenta
• Kung may representative:
o Dapat may Special Power of Attorney (SPA)

📍 3. Aktwal na Inspeksyon ng Lupa
• Bisitahin ang lupa para:
o I-check kung tugma ang sukat at boundaries sa titulo
o Tingnan kung may nakatira o umaangkin (informal settlers, tenants)

🧾 4. Tax Declaration at Amilyar
• I-check ang Tax Declaration sa Assessor’s Office
• Siguraduhing updated ang bayad sa real property tax (amilyar)
• Humingi ng Tax Clearance

⚖️ 5. Siguraduhin na Walang Legal na Problema
• Alamin kung ang lupa ay:
o Hindi sangkot sa kaso
o Walang lis pendens o adverse claim
• Maaari kang mag-request ng verification sa Land Registration Authority

📑 6. Gumawa ng Maayos na Kontrata
• Dapat may Deed of Sale na notarized
• Iwasan ang “rights” lang (lalo na kung walang titulo)

🏢 7. Zoning at Land Use
• I-check sa Local Government Unit (LGU) kung:
o Residential, agricultural, o commercial ang lupa
• Siguraduhing pwede ang intended use mo

💰 8. Alamin ang Buong Gastos
Bukod sa presyo ng lupa, isaalang-alang:
• Capital Gains Tax
• Documentary Stamp Tax
• Transfer Tax
• Registration fees

🚧 9. Access at Right of Way
• Siguraduhing may legal access road ang lupa
• Iwasan ang landlocked property (walang daanan)

🏦 10. Iwasan ang “Too Good to Be True” Deals
• Kung sobrang mura, magduda agad
• Mag-ingat sa mga scam at fixer

🔍 11. Kumonsulta sa Eksperto
• Makipag-usap sa:
o Lawyer (real estate)
o Licensed real estate broker

✔️ Final Tip:
Mas mabuting gumastos sa due diligence kaysa maloko sa malaking halaga. Ang lupa ay long-term investment—siguraduhing legal, malinaw, at ligtas ang pagbili.

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

📍BIR CLARIFIES RULES ON
PROOF OF SETTLEMENT, INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR AVAILMENTS OF ESTATE TAX AMNESTY