Sucgang Law Offices

11/02/2026

We are seeking a motivated Paralegal.

Requirements:
– Preferably Law Graduate; 3rd or 4th year law students are also welcome
– Strong research and writing skills
– Attention to detail and good time management
– Professional communication skills
– Ability to work independently
– Work location in Makati

Interested applicants may send their CV and cover letter to [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated paralegal to our team.

10/02/2026

We are hiring Associate Lawyers to join our growing practice.

Qualifications:
• Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar
• At least one (1) year of legal experience preferred; newly admitted bar passers are welcome to apply
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Willing to attend court hearings and client meetings
• Organized, reliable, and able to work independently

Interested applicants may send their CV and cover letter to [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated lawyer to our team.

20/10/2025

13/07/2025

Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, Member of the Department of Ethics and Judicial Conduct of the Philippine Judicial Academy, discusses which provisions under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability are violated by lawyers who forge court documents in Episode 77: The Price of Forgery: Disbarment Under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability.

What is the difference between an administrative case and an administrative matter? Who conducts investigations against lawyers and judges when they are administratively charged? Is disbarment an automatic and appropriate penalty for lawyers who falsify documents?

This week's podcast is available on Spotify, the website, and YouTube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GNppuLG4cKph7NWGkmoZz?si=159d5860d83946ea

SC website: http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/podcasts/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DbIJ-Xz2gn8

26/05/2025

Another victory for our office and my client! This time, it’s an acquittal for a VAWC case — finally granted by the Supreme Court, Third Division. The Decision has become final and executory. At last, my client is now truly free. Thank You, Lord! 🙏

17/05/2025

A Well-Known Mark (WKM) is a trademark that has gained widespread recognition.

Some key points about WKM:
- They don't need to be registered in the Philippines to be protected.
- Protection is based on the level of recognition among the relevant sectors of the public.
- They help maintain trust, quality, and authenticity in the marketplace.

Learn more about well-known marks here: https://hubs.ly/Q03mGVr80

15/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals nullified the acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima and her co-accused Ronnie Palisoc Dayan in a controversial illegal drug trading case, ruling that the trial court committed grave abuse of discretion in dismissing the charges.

10/05/2025

08/05/2025

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel today for the second day of the conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis. Follow here for the latest.

05/05/2025

"Reckless imprudence is not just a mistake — it's a crime."

Kapag ang isang driver ay naging pabaya at may nasaktan o namatay, maaari siyang managot sa ilalim ng Article 365 ng Revised Penal Code.

Ang parusa?

Imprisonment ng hanggang 6 years kung may namatay (prision correccional).

Fines mula P20,000 hanggang P100,000, depende sa resulta ng aksidente at damage caused.

Kaya kung magmamaneho ka — ingat, respeto, at disiplina sa kalsada.

Kung kailangan mo ng legal na tulong, andito ang Sucgang Law Office para sa’yo.

Contact us:
📞 09083984067
📧 [email protected]

25/04/2025

Annulment and nullity of marriage cases must now be filed and served electronically through email, except for initiatory pleadings.

In A.M. No. 25-01-13-SC, the En Banc expanded Rule 13-A of the Rules of Civil Procedure, which mandates electronic filing and service of pleadings, motions, and other papers in civil cases in first- and second-level courts.

The Office of the Court Administrator recommended this inclusion, noting that these cases follow similar procedures to civil actions.

The amendment takes effect after publication of the Resolution on April 24, 2025.

Read the press release in full at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-requires-electronic-filing-for-annulment-and-nullity-of-marriage-cases/

Read the full text of A.M. No. 25-01-13-SC, Re: Inclusion of the Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Marriage and Annulment of Marriage in the Coverage of Rule 13-A of the Rules of Court, at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/25-01-13-sc-re-inclusion-of-the-declaration-of-absolute-nullity-of-marriage-and-annulment-of-marriage-in-the-coverage-of-rule-13-a-of-the-rules-of-court/ .

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

22/04/2025

The (SC) has ruled that unauthorized structures on public land, including 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘬𝘦 machines, 𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪-𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪 stores, billiard tables, 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘴, and other businesses on beaches, may be demolished for being public nuisances.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the SC’s Second Division upheld the order to demolish various illegal structures along Matabungkay Beach in Lian, Batangas.

The owners of Villa Alexandra Beach Resort and Restaurant in Matabungkay Beach filed a case for abatement of nuisance, easement, and injunction against Pablo and Patnubay Calimlim (Calimlims), who had operated informal structures along the beach for over 50 years.

The resort owners claimed the structures were built without the necessary permits and disrupted their business and inconvenienced guests, leading to financial losses.

Affirming the Court of Appeals ruling which ordered the demolition of the illegal structures for being public nuisances, the SC found that the structures were built on public foreshore land without the required lease agreement from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

According to DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-24, in relation to the 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘵 or Commonwealth Act No. 141, foreshore lands may be disposed of only through a lease agreement with the DENR. The Calimlims’ lease application was denied by the DENR, making their occupation and use of the land unauthorized.

The DENR acknowledged this illegal occupancy and issued Notices to Vacate, which the Calimlims ignored. The SC ruled that their obstruction of and unauthorized occupation and use of the foreshore land equate to a public nuisance.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://tinyurl.com/yyp6y4kr.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://tinyurl.com/5axh8jcj.

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