Lantin & Associates

22/01/2026

ADVISORY

Please be informed that we will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, in view of the Special (Non-Working) Holiday in the Province of Bulacan, to commemorate the proclamation of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899, at Barasoain Church in City of Malolos, Bulacan.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/12/2025

Grateful for the year that was. Onward, this year. Same values, stronger service.✨

24/12/2025

14/08/2025

Work on a holiday? Make sure you know your rights as an employee and your duties as an employer. Be guided on your holiday pay entitlements this August 2025:

August 15 - Special Non-working in Bulacan
August 21 - Special Non-Working nationwide
August 25 - Regular Holiday

We are located at City of Malolos, Bulacan. For legal guidance on labor law compliance, send us a message.

Check also Labor Advisory No. 11-25 here 👉🏻 https://dole.gov.ph/labor-advisory

24/07/2025

WORK RULES DURING BAD WEATHER

In light of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Dante & Typhoon Emong, here’s a quick guide based on DOLE Labor Advisory No. 17, s. 2022:

➡️ No work, no pay, unless there’s a favorable policy, CBA, or leave credits used.
➡️ Worked 6+ hours? Full pay.
➡️ Less than 6 hours? Pro-rated pay applies.
⚠️ No admin penalty if the employee refuses to work due to imminent danger.

At Lantin Law, we stand with Filipino workers and uphold just labor practices—rain or shine. 🌿⚖️

22/07/2025

July 22, 2025 | Due to severe weather affecting the entire province of Bulacan, our office will be closed until further notice.

For urgent concerns, feel free to reach us through:
📩 Facebook Messenger: Lantin Law
📧 Email: [email protected]

Stay safe and dry, everyone. 🌧️⚖️

25/05/2025

Legit pa rin si baby—kahit walang forever si mommy at daddy.

Sa bagong desisyon ng Korte Suprema, pinagtibay na ang mga anak ay nananatiling lehitimo kahit na napawalang-bisa ang kasal ng mga magulang dahil sa psychological incapacity.

Sa mga ganitong usapin, mahalagang may abogadong handang umalalay—maingat sa batas, maayos kausap.

Our commitment at Lantin Law— Legal help that’s clear, compassionate, and always on your side.

Contact us for legal consultation (0962) 927 5318 | (044) 815 2400 or email at [email protected]

Muling iginiit ng na nananatiling lehitimo ang mga anak kahit na ang kasal ng kanilang mga magulang ay idineklarang walang bisa dahil sa psychological incapacity.

Sa Desisyon na isinulat ni Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, binago ng Second Division ng Korte ang desisyon ng Regional Trial Court na nagdeklarang illegitimate ang isang anak kasunod ng pagpapawalang-bisa ng kasal ng kanyang mga magulang.

Ipinanganak ang bata ilang buwan bago ikinasal ang mag-asawa. Sa panahon ng kasal, ang asawang babae ay nakaranas ng pisikal, emosyonal, at berbal na pang-aabuso mula sa kanyang asawa. Ang asawang lalaki ay may isyu din ng pagkalulong sa alak, pagsusugal, at pagtataksil.

Sa petisyon na isinampa ng babae para mapawalang-bisa ang kanilang kasal, nagprisinta siya ng mga ebidensya ng pang-aabuso at isang sikolohikal na ulat na nag-diagnose sa kanyang asawa na may narcissistic personality disorder.

Pinagtibay ng Korte Suprema ang desisyon ng Regional Trial Court na walang bisa ang kasal pero nagpasya din ito na ang bata ay nananatiling lehitimo. Sa pangkalahatan, kapag ang isang kasal ay pinawalang-bisa, ang anak ay itinuturing na hindi lehitimo mula sa oras na sila ay ipinaglihi. Gayunpaman, may exception sa Family Code tulad ng kapag ang kasal ay pinawalang-bisa dahil sa psychological incapacity. Nalalapat ito kung ang bata ay ipinanganak bago o habang kasal.

Dagdag pa ng Korte, ang nawawalang anotasyon sa birth certificate ay hindi nakakaapekto sa legal na kalagayan ng anak.

Kapag naging lehitimo ang isang anak sa ilalim ng Family Code, walang legal na basehan para baguhin ang kanilang status pabalik sa illegitimate. Ang pagpayag dito ay labag sa layunin ng batas na protektahan ang best interest ng anak.

Basahin ang buong teksto ng press release sa https://tinyurl.com/4yrkc82r.

Basahin ang buong teksto ng Desisyon sa https://tinyurl.com/c673ywxs.

Basahin ang Concurring Opinion ni Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen sa https://tinyurl.com/mrx3swc7.

23/03/2025

Elected barangay officials, Job Order, and Contract of Service workers are allowed by COMELEC to participate in the 2025 Midterm Elections. Stay informed and know your rights with Lantin Law

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MANILA – All elected barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials are allowed to join political and campaign activities in the May 12 midterm polls. In Minute Resolution 24-1001 released Friday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said these elected officials are exempted from…

23/03/2025

Maiden names can now be used in passport renewals. Let us know how to assist you Lantin Law

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Married women may revert to their maiden names in renewing their Philippine passports