Amistad Pepito Buniel - APB Law

29/01/2026

A win for condominium and subdivision buyers!

In this HSAC case handled by our firm, our client prevailed and was awarded a full refund entitled to them under the Maceda Law, without any unlawful deductions.

The ruling is in keeping with the law’s purpose of protecting buyers and promoting fairness in real estate transactions.

12/01/2026

📣WE ARE HIRING!📣

We're looking for a dedicated Legal Liaison Officer to support our legal team. Apply today and send your resumes to [email protected].

07/01/2026

Congratulations to all the 2025 Bar Examination passers—your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have duly borne fruit. Amistad Pepito Buniel - APB Law joins in welcoming you to the legal profession as you commence your service as advocates of justice and the rule of law.

10/11/2025

📣 FREE NOTARIAL SERVICES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TYPHOONS 📣

In light of the recent devastation brought by several typhoons and to assist those rebuilding and recovering, we are offering free notarization of typhoon-related documents, such as affidavits of loss and other similar papers needed for relief, insurance, or any other legal purpose.

We stand with our community in this challenging time. If you or your family were impacted, please feel free to visit our office. We’re here to help in any way we can.

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07/09/2025

2025 Bar Examination Questions for Commercial aNd Taxation Law

07/09/2025

2025 Bar Examination Questions for Political and Public International Law

12/08/2025

Heads up!!

Payment of wages for the upcoming holidays!

📣 Labor Advisory No. 11, Series of 2025: Payment of Wages for the Special (Non-Working) Day on 21 August 2025 and the Regular Holiday on 25 August 2025

On August 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day), if the Employee did not work, the "no work, no pay" principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) granting payment on a Special Day. For work done, the Employee shall be paid an additional 30% of his/her basic wage on the first eight hours of work.

On August 25 (National Heroes Day), if the Employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100% of his/her wage for that day, provided that he/she is present, or on leave with pay, the day preceding the holiday. For work done, the Employee shall be paid a total of 200% of his/her wage for that day for the first eight hours.

Labor Advisory No. 11-2025: dole.gov.ph/labor-advisory/

28/05/2025

‼️Advisory‼️

As the 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections is fast approaching, ABP Law reminds our voters with the following schedules:

23/05/2025

📣WE ARE HIRING!📣

We're looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary and a Legal Liaison Officer to support our legal team. Apply today and send your resumes to [email protected].

16/05/2025

SC: Signed job offer creates EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP; Redundancy requires proof

The (SC) has reiterated that once a job offer is accepted, an employer-employee relationship is already formed. Employers cannot just claim redundancy to justify terminating workers – they must present clear proof that a valid redundancy program is in place.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, the SC’s Third Division found that Alltech Biotechnology (Alltech) illegally dismissed Paolo Landayan Aragones (Aragones) for failing to prove there was redundancy in the company.

Alltech had offered Aragones the position of Swine Technical Manager - Pacific, with a monthly salary of PHP 140,000. He accepted the offer and resigned from his previous job.

Before Aragones’ start date, however, Alltech informed him that the position had been abolished due to a global restructuring. Alltech offered him the amount of PHP 140,000 as goodwill payment. Aragones then filed a complaint for illegal dismissal.

The SC ruled that the employment contract was perfected as soon as Aragones signed the job offer. The delay in his start date merely postponed the obligations of Aragones to report for work, and of Alltech to pay his salary.

However, the SC emphasized that employers must provide solid evidence to justify terminating an employee due to redundancy, which Alltech failed to provide.

Alltech only submitted an affidavit from its Vice President stating that the company decided to shift from regional to local support to better respond to its customers’ needs.

The SC found the statement vague and unsupported by other documents. It did not explain how or why certain positions like Aragones’ were removed. It thus ordered Alltech to pay Aragones backwages and separation pay.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://tinyurl.com/38vp842u.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://tinyurl.com/2tfywuhu.

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

21/03/2025

Today, Atty. Amistad and Atty. Pepito were invited to speak before the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office to share their insights and experience in navigating cases under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. They were also able to discuss the importance of Human Rights to our esteemed police officers and how to uphold these rights while ensuring accountability of those who have violated the law.

Such engagement highlights the Amistad Pepito Buniel - APB Law’s commitment in securing the safety of the community, protecting each citizen’s rights, and due administration of justice.

16/02/2025

APB LAW FIRM OUTING 2025