JMB LAW FIRM

09/02/2026

⚖️ 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗪: 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗞 & 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟯 (𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟬𝟱𝟴𝟲) ⚖️

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿?
A: When there is probable cause, such as overspeeding, swerving, weaving, lane straddling, sudden stops, poor coordination, smell of alcohol, or visible signs of drug use. (Sec. 6)

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁?
A: Officers may first conduct field sobriety tests. If the driver fails, a breathalyzer test becomes mandatory to measure blood alcohol concentration. (Sec. 6)

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲?
A: The driver will be brought to the nearest police station for drug screening and confirmatory tests under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165). (Sec. 6)

𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻?
A: Yes. Drivers involved in vehicular accidents that result in injury or death are automatically required to undergo alcohol and drug testing. (Sec. 7)

𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁?
A: No. Refusal results in immediate confiscation and automatic revocation of your driver’s license, plus possible criminal liability. (Sec. 8)

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?
A:
• No injury or death: Up to 3 months imprisonment + ₱20,000–₱80,000 fine
• With physical injuries: Higher criminal penalty + ₱100,000–₱200,000 fine
• With homicide: Homicide penalty + ₱300,000–₱500,000 fine (Sec. 12)

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
A:
• Non-professional drivers:
– 1st offense: 12-month suspension
– 2nd offense: Permanent revocation
• Professional drivers:
– Permanent revocation on first offense (Sec. 12)

𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
A: Yes. Owners and operators, especially of PUVs and commercial vehicles, can be held directly and principally liable for fines and civil damages unless they prove extraordinary diligence in hiring and supervising drivers. (Sec. 13)

🚦 REMEMBER:

Driving under the influence is a serious criminal offense, not a traffic violation.

Refusal to test is not a defense.

📍 Drive sober. Stay safe.

— JMB Law Firm

06/02/2026

🚩 Advisory on Cebu Courts Suspension due to Typhoon Basya. Stay safe everyone!

07/01/2026

📢 𝗡𝗟𝗥𝗖 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲

The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) has issued the 2025 NLRC Rules of Procedure, published in The Manila Times on 29 December 2025 and set to take effect on 13 January 2026.

The updated Rules strengthen efficiency, transparency, and access to labor justice, while aligning procedures with current laws and reforms.

📘 Read the full text here:
https://nlrc.dole.gov.ph/uploads/content/The%202025%20NLRC%20Rules%20of%20Procedure.pdf
nlrc.dole.gov.ph

07/01/2026

Congratulations to all 5,594 2025 Bar Exam Passers! ❤✨

The results may also be accessed by clicking on the links to the official Supreme Court communication channels below:

SC Website:
https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/

Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/SupremeCourtPhilippines/

Youtube Link:
https://youtube.com/live/5sVNeg4dNNk?feature=share

• SC designates several RTCs to handle anti-graft cases • SC upholds law setting 4-year term for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials • SC: No violation of vloggers’ right to free speech in Congressional hearings • SC issues stern warning against fake statements attributed to CJ •...

06/01/2026

𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! JMB Law Firm is now opening internship opportunities this 2026 for students pursuing law and related fields. ⚖️

Interested applicants may send their Resume and Application letter to [email protected].

04/01/2026

📣 OFFICE CLOSURE ADVISORY

As we celebrate this season of joy and gratitude, please be advised that our office will be closed on the following dates:

📅 January 5, and 6, 2026

We highly encourage clients to set an appointment prior to visiting the office since the schedules may still be subject to change.

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Christmas season. Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

31/12/2025

With gratitude for the past year and readiness for the next, we continue our work in service of our clients.

A blessed and Happy New Year to everyone from JMB LAW! ❤✨

09/12/2025

📣 OFFICE CLOSURE ADVISORY

As we celebrate this season of joy and gratitude, please be advised that our office will be closed on multiple dates:

📅 December 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31, 2025
📅 January 1, 2, 5, and 6, 2026

We highly encourage clients to set an appointment prior to visiting the office since the schedules may still be subject to change.

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Christmas season. Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

30/11/2025

📣 OFFICE CLOSURE ADVISORY

As we celebrate this season of joy and gratitude, please be advised that our office will be closed on multiple dates:

📅 December 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31, 2025
📅 January 1, 2, 5, and 6, 2026

We highly encourage clients to set an appointment prior to visiting the office.

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Christmas season. Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

11/11/2025

📌 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬, 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 📌

𝗝𝗠𝗕 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁: Unit 3A, 3rd Floor, INJ Building, A.S. Fortuna St., Brgy. Banilad, Mandaue City. (Landmark: Bristol Motors, across GASVI Building/Shandong Restaurant)

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM-12:00NN and 1:00PM-5:00PM

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Since Atty. JMB maintain active schedules with court hearings and off-site meetings and may not be available for unscheduled visits. For legal consultations or notarization, please contact us ahead of time so that we can arrange a convenient schedule for you. 😊

Thank you!

- 𝗝𝗠𝗕 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘

09/11/2025

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗸𝘁𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗴 𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗼

Kita bag-ohay lang nakaagi ug sunod-sunod nga mga linog niadtong September-October, ug karon, nag recover pa gumikan sa Bagyong Tino. Isip kabahin sa among padayon nga tabang sa komunidad, ang 𝗝𝗠𝗕 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝗼𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 hangtod sa katapusan sa Nobyembre para sa tanang naapektuhan sa linog ug bagyo.

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘂𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴-𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼:
✅ Affidavit of Loss
✅ Affidavit of Damage to Property
✅ Affidavit of Loss of Income
✅ Affidavit of Residence
✅ Uban pang mga affidavit nga may kalabotan sa linog ug bagyo

𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻:
📌 Personal nga appearance sa Affiant
📌 Usa (1) ka Valid Government ID nga adunay litrato ug pirma sa Affiant

𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗗, mahimo ang usa niini:
1. Barangay Certification nga adunay litrato, kompleto nga pangalan, ug pirma sa Affiant
2. Usa ka testigo —
* Walay apil o kabahin sa dokumento o transaksiyon;
* Personal nga kaila sa notary public; ug
* Personal usab nga kaila sa Affiant nga mopirma sa dokumento.
3. Duha ka mga testigo —
* Walay apil sa dokumento o transaksiyon;
* Personal nga kaila sa Affiant; ug
* Naay mag Valid Government ID

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𝘔𝘢𝘨-𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯 - 𝘶𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯. 🙏🏼

- 𝗝𝗠𝗕 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲

05/11/2025

ADVISORY: LIMITED OFFICE OPERATIONS

We are pleased to inform our clients that limited office operations will resume tomorrow, November 6, 2025 (Thursday) following temporary closure due to the effects of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi).

Inspection and repair works are currently ongoing, and some of our staff and facilities remain affected. As such, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding for any delays in our responses or services during this period.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Stay safe, everyone. ❤🙏🏼