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The 2026 Edition of Bar Q&A: Taxation Law by Justice Japar B. Dimaampao is now officially available.For those preparing ...
16/03/2026

The 2026 Edition of Bar Q&A: Taxation Law by Justice Japar B. Dimaampao is now officially available.

For those preparing for the Bar or looking for a comprehensive reference, you may find copies at Central Books and leading bookstores.

Thank you Mam Apol and your team for trusting us. God bless you and your company! 🙏🙏⚖️
24/02/2026

Thank you Mam Apol and your team for trusting us. God bless you and your company! 🙏🙏⚖️

An afternoon to remember with SC Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, Philippine Association of Law Schools National Presi...
24/02/2026

An afternoon to remember with SC Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, Philippine Association of Law Schools National President, Dean Jose Aguila Grapilon and Court Attorney- Atty. Mohammad Dimaampao.

Thank you Sir Chino for trusting Dimaampao Law. It is a privilege meeting with you alongside Atty. Villegas and Atty. Ba...
24/02/2026

Thank you Sir Chino for trusting Dimaampao Law. It is a privilege meeting with you alongside Atty. Villegas and Atty. Babas. We truly value your confidence in our team and look forward to our continued partnership!

We are expanding our services nationwide.You may now visit our Dimaampao Law Office in Davao City. Spearheaded by our mu...
27/01/2026

We are expanding our services nationwide.
You may now visit our Dimaampao Law Office in Davao City.
Spearheaded by our multi-talented and exquisite lawyer,
Atty. Sittie Asrifah M. Dimaampao, CPA.

Soon to open another branch in Iligan City. 🙏🤲🤲🙏

Congratulations to our pride and joy! We are so proud of you Atty. Jao!
10/01/2026

Congratulations to our pride and joy! We are so proud of you Atty. Jao!

Happy New Year! May each day of this new year bring peace, strength and warmth to your journey!
31/12/2025

Happy New Year!
May each day of this new year bring peace, strength and warmth to your journey!

The Supreme Court has delivered a powerful message against corruption in the landmark case of The Heirs of Lt. Gen. Ligo...
22/11/2025

The Supreme Court has delivered a powerful message against corruption in the landmark case of The Heirs of Lt. Gen. Ligot v. Republic. This ruling is more than just a large number; it sets critical new jurisprudence:

1. The SC firmly ruled that wealth acquired by a public officer that is disproportionate to their legal income is presumed ill-gotten and CAN BE FORFEITED, even if the properties or bank accounts are registered under the names of their spouses, children, or other relatives.

2. Registering assets in a third person’s name will not protect them from the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act when true ownership is traced back to the public official.

This decision strengthens the legal framework for recovering stolen public funds and reinforces the principle that public service demands absolute transparency and integrity.

Nagpasya ang maaaring ma-forfeit ang hindi maipaliwanag na kayamanan o ari-arian na nakuha ng isang pampublikong opisyal sa panahon ng kanilang panunungkulan kahit na nakarehistro ang mga ito sa pangalan ng ibang indibidwal.

Sa isang Desisyon na isinulat ni Associate Justice Japar B. Dimaampao, pinagtibay ng Ikatlong Dibisyon ng Korte Suprema ang forfeiture ng properties, bank deposits, at investment accounts na nakapangalan kay retired Lieutenant General Jacinto C. Ligot (General Ligot) pati na ang mga asset na natunton sa kanya pero nakarehistro sa kanyang asawa, mga anak, at kamag-anak.

Nagsagawa ang Ombudsman ng isang lifestyle check para matukoy kung ang mga ari-arian na nakuha niya sa panahon ng aktibong serbisyo ay lumagpas sa kanyang suweldo at iba pang legal na kita.

Nakita sa pagsisiyasat sa mga idineklarang ari-arian ni General Ligot sa kanyang Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth mula 1982 hanggang 2003 na hindi ito sumasalamin sa mga aktwal na ari-arian sa ilalim ng kanyang pangalan at ng mga malapit niyang miyembro ng pamilya. Kaya naghain ang Ombudsman ng isang petition for forfeiture na inihain laban sa kanya sa Sandiganbayan. Pinangalanan din sa petisyon ang kanyang asawa, kanilang mga anak, at kanyang kapatid na babae at bayaw, na ginamit umano bilang mga front para itago ang kanyang ari-arian.

Napag-alaman ng Sandiganbayan na labag sa batas ang nakuhang ari-arian ni General Ligot at ipinag-utos nito ang forfeiture ng mga ari-arian na nagkakahalaga ng PHP 102 milyon at mga deposito at pondo sa pamumuhunan na nagkakahalaga ng PHP 53 milyon.

Pinagtibay ng Korte ang desisyon ng Sandiganbayan at binigyang-pansin na walang sariling pinagkukunan ng kita ang asawa at mga anak ni General Ligot pero nagmamay-ari pa rin ng mga ari-arian at may hawak silang malalaking bank at investment account sa ilalim ng kanilang mga pangalan.

Binayaran ni General Ligot ang mga condominium ang mga amortization nito kahit na may titulo sa pangalan ng kanyang kapatid. Ang condominium na nakalista sa ilalim ng pangalan ng kanyang bayaw ay unang binili ng asawa ni Heneral Ligot, na walang sariling kita.

Ayon sa Korte, lumalabas na si Heneral Ligot ang tunay na may-ari kahit pa nasa pangalan ng ibang tao ang mga legal na titulo.

Sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 1379, ang mga ari-arian ng mga pampublikong opisyal ay ipinapalagay na iligal na nakuha kapag ang mga ito ay halatang wala sa proporsyon ng kanilang legal na kita.

Nalalapat ang pagpapalagay na ito hindi lamang sa mga ari-arian sa ilalim ng pangalan ng pampublikong opisyal kundi pati na rin sa mga ari-ariang nakatago o inilipat sa iba, hangga't ang tunay na pagmamay-ari ay matututunton sa pampublikong opisyal.

Basahin ang press release sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=155660

Basahin ang Desisyon sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=155651

Sumunod sa Credit Attribution Policy ng SC PIO: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.


26/09/2025

The Notary Fiasco: Effect of a "Falsified" Affidavit.

Recent headlines about a lawyer denying the notarization of a witness's affidavit in a Senate hearing have sparked questions about the document's validity and the witness's testimony.

Let us break down the legal effects of this issue for the public.

1. The sworn affidavit of the witness is no longer a "Public Document".

A sworn affidavit is meant to be a formal declaration of facts. A proper notarization by an authorized Notary Public is what converts this document from a mere piece of paper into a Public Document, granting it the legal presumption of regularity and authenticity.

When a notary's signature or seal is proven to be falsified or unauthorized—meaning the affiant did not personally appear before the Notary Public—the document instantly loses its public character. It is then legally considered a simple private document, which means its contents are now easily challengeable, and the party presenting it must prove its truthfulness from scratch.

2. The testimony itself remains valid under oath. Here is the key distinction for the Senate inquiry:

While the physical affidavit is fatally defective, the witness's verbal testimony is separate.

When the witness took the stand and was placed under a new oath by the Senate Committee, that live oath before a competent public body validated the testimony being given. The evidentiary weight of the witness's statements shifts from the faulty document to the witness's sworn words on the record. This means that if the witness lied during the hearing, they are directly exposed to charges of perjury and the risk of being cited for contempt by the Senate, regardless of the initial paper's defect.

In conclusion, the incident is a serious issue that undermines the authenticity and due ex*****on of the witness's affidavit. However, the mechanism of a live sworn testimony in a legislative body ensures that the pursuit of truth can continue, holding the witness accountable for their words, even if the paper they read from was fraudulent.

Philippine Law School Bar Ops Lecture Series for 2025 Bar Exam.Atty. Dimaampao bar lecture on Taxation Laws.
16/08/2025

Philippine Law School Bar Ops Lecture Series for 2025 Bar Exam.

Atty. Dimaampao bar lecture on Taxation Laws.

📚✨ Bar Ops Lecture Series – Week 9: The Final Weekend! ✨📚

This is it — the last weekend of the PLS Bar Ops Lecture Series before the 2025 Bar Exams this September! Let’s close strong and carry the momentum into the big day. ⚖️💪

🗓️ August 16-17, 2025
📌 Insurance Law with Atty. Rex Lampa
📌 Taxation Law with Atty. Hussein Dimaampao, CPA

Two powerhouse subjects, one final push — perfect for reinforcing your knowledge and sharpening your Bar-ready mindset.

✅ Haven’t registered yet? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/BarOpsLS25
Already registered? Just show up — we’ll see you there!

📣 Future barristers, you’ve come this far. One more weekend, one more step towards your goal. Tuloy ang laban! 🌟

All praise and glory belongs to Allah for guiding us in this legal battle. 🙏After years of enduring physical and emotion...
02/08/2025

All praise and glory belongs to Allah for guiding us in this legal battle. 🙏
After years of enduring physical and emotional abuse, our client, a mother of two, has finally received the justice she deserves.

We are very happy for you Mam Mirasol. We wish you and your children peace and healing.
Thank you for believing and trusting our team. 🙏🙏

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