09/01/2026
As I look at this photo—four lawyers around one table, documents open, laptops ready, minds engaged—I am reminded of a truth that every business owner eventually learns the hard way:
A business does not collapse only because of bad intentions.
Many businesses stumble because of avoidable mistakes, missed updates, and unprepared systems—especially in labor standards and taxation.
This is precisely why we are organizing the learning forum featured in the poster:
ASK ATTY PoL + eBOOK LAUNCHING
Date & Time: January 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Great Eastern Hotel, Aberdeen Court, Quezon City
This event is not merely a seminar. It is part of something bigger.
It is part of our firm’s succession plan and our Roadmap to our 10th Year Anniversary (December 2026)—a deliberate effort to build Sangalang & Gaerlan, Business Lawyers into an institution that serves with continuity, depth, and dependable leadership.
In other words: we are building a firm where clients do not depend on one person’s strength alone, but on a prepared team anchored on our values: Faith, Integrity, Justice, Excellence, and Abundance.
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Why this learning event matters to business owners and HR leaders
In real life, compliance is not theoretical. It is operational.
It shows up in:
1. Payroll computations that must be correct even when the month is hectic.
2. HR policies that must be fair, consistent, and defensible.
3. Tax filings that must be timely, accurate, and supported by documents.
4. Audit readiness that must be proactive, not reactive.
And when these fail, the consequences are rarely small.
A single error in statutory benefits can quietly accumulate into a costly exposure.
A single missed tax update can produce penalties that drain cashflow.
A single audit notice can pull leadership away from strategy and into stress, confusion, and scrambling.
That is why we designed January 22 to be a day of practical protection through education—the kind that strengthens decision-making, reduces risk, and restores peace of mind.
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Three sessions. One objective: build a more resilient business.
1) Labor Compliance and Statutory Monetary Benefits (DOLE Framework)
As the eBook author, Atty. Marvyn A. Gaerlan CTRP will teach:
“How to Use the eBook on Total Rewards Companion for DOLE Handbook on Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits.”
This is for employers, HR practitioners, and payroll teams who want a clearer system for statutory computations—so that the business becomes less vulnerable to avoidable disputes, complaints, and compliance findings.
This session is also the launch of his eBook—created not to impress, but to serve: a structured companion tool meant to guide real-world implementation.
2) Ease of Paying Taxes + Taxation Updates for MSMEs
Taxation law book author, Atty. Earl Louie M. Masacayan LL.M DBA CHRP CPHR will discuss:
“Ease of Paying Taxes Law and Regulation and Other Taxation Updates for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.”
If you are running an MSME, you know that tax compliance is not just about paying taxes—it is about keeping the business stable by understanding rules, changes, deadlines, and practical requirements.
Atty. Earl brings the discipline of the classroom into the boardroom: he is a law professor, an associate dean, and the author of a taxation book—yet he speaks in a way that business owners can use immediately.
3) BIR Audit Readiness and LOAs (Proactive Preparation)
Atty. Ivn Maj M. Nopuente, a taxation law professor, will discuss:
“How to Proactively Prepare Your Business for Tax Audits and BIR LOAs.”
One of the most expensive mindsets in business is the mindset of “Saka na pag andiyan na.”
Audit readiness is a governance function.
It is a leadership function.
It is the practice of preparing documents, internal controls, and responses before fear arrives.
Atty. Ivn’s background—public service, academe, and practice—gives him a grounded, practical approach: not panic, not shortcuts, but preparedness.
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What you will take home (beyond the certificate)
If you attend this event, the most valuable takeaway is not the photocopy or the slide deck.
The most valuable takeaway is a clearer mental framework:
• How to see labor compliance as a system, not scattered tasks
• How to interpret tax updates as business decisions, not mere paperwork
• How to approach audits as preparedness, not terror
• How to prevent issues before they become disputes
• How to protect your people and your enterprise through consistent processes
This is what governance looks like in real life: doing the basics right, repeatedly, with discipline.
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Package Inclusions (as stated in the poster)
✅ eBook (PDF) on TOTAL REWARDS by Atty. Marvyn — FREE
✅ e-Certificate — FREE
✅ Lectures — FREE
✅ You pay only for the cost of meals and snacks (per poster rates)
Client/Subscriber Rate: Php 1,031.20
Non-Client Rate: Php 2,151.20
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Registration
Please scan the QR code in the poster to register.
If you are a business owner, HR leader, or compliance officer who wants fewer surprises in 2026—and more clarity, calm, and control—this learning day is for you.
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A final, personal note
There is a reason I care deeply about building our partners and our team.
Because leadership is stewardship.
We do not merely practice law to solve problems after they explode.
We practice law to help prevent harm—so that payroll is fair, compliance is consistent, taxes are handled wisely, and businesses can grow without fear.
That is the heart of this event.
And that is the kind of firm we are building.
“Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3, NLT)
WIN With INtegrity (WIN-WIN).
Note: This learning event is for general education only and is not legal advice. For advice on a specific situation, a formal consultation is required.
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