Quebal Law Office

16/08/2026

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02/08/2026

GMA’s Wish Ko Lang sought the assistance of Quebal Law Office in providing legal guidance to a survivor of domestic violence who was allegedly attacked by her live-in partner.

During the consultation, we explained that Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, protects women from physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse committed by a husband, former husband, live-in or dating partner, or a person with whom the woman has a common child. Victims may seek protection orders and pursue the appropriate criminal charges against their abusers.

Considering the manner of the attack and the injuries sustained, possible liability for attempted or frustrated homicide or murder may also arise, depending on the evidence of intent to kill and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Domestic violence is not merely a private or family matter. Survivors have the right to seek protection, accountability, and justice.

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27/07/2026

Quebal Law Office proudly congratulates Mr. Artizal Quebal on earning his Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law.

This milestone is a testament to your perseverance, discipline, and commitment to the law. As you begin the next chapter of your journey, may you face it with the same courage, focus, and integrity that brought you here. We are proud to stand with you as you take the next step toward the profession you have worked so hard to serve.

19/07/2026

We proudly congratulate one of our trial lawyers, Atty. Vivien Suelto on her acceptance as a Professor of Evidence at the University of Perpetual Help.

Having attended and handled more than 100 court hearings, Atty. Vivien brings valuable courtroom experience and practical insight into the rules of evidence. Her exposure to actual litigation will help criminology students and future law enforcers understand not only the law in theory, but also how evidence is gathered, presented, challenged, and appreciated in real cases.

We are proud to see one of our lawyers take on the important responsibility of helping shape competent, ethical, and evidence-conscious future members of the criminal justice system.

Congratulations, Prof. Atty. Vivien Suelto!

15/07/2026

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11/07/2026

WHY SHOULD A WITNESS GIVE THE OPPOSING COUNSEL A CHANCE TO OBJECT BEFORE ANSWERING?

When a lawyer asks that a witness be directed to pause briefly before answering, it may appear unnecessary or even intended to delay the testimony. In reality, it reflects an important safeguard in the presentation of evidence.

An objection gives the court an opportunity to determine whether a question is proper before the witness provides an answer that may be inadmissible, prejudicial, irrelevant, misleading, or otherwise improper.

Under Section 39, Rule 132 of the Rules of Court:

“Should a witness answer the question before the adverse party had the opportunity to voice fully its objection to the same… and such objection is found to be meritorious, the court shall sustain the objection and order such answer, testimony or narration to be stricken off the record.”

The same rule allows testimony to be stricken out when the answer is not responsive, when the witness testifies without a question being asked, goes beyond the limits set by the court, or gives a narration instead of directly answering the question. The court may likewise strike out answers that are incompetent, irrelevant, or otherwise improper.

This does not mean that a witness must wait indefinitely for the opposing lawyer’s permission to answer. The witness is not asking counsel for permission. Counsel must simply be given a rea*onable opportunity to raise an objection before the answer is placed on record.

10/07/2026

We close the week with a timely discussion on the constitutional rights of delivery riders who may be unknowingly used to transport contraband and was arrested under R.A. 9165.

Atty. Ace Quebal attended to consultation duties with GMA’s Resibo: Walang Lusot ang may Atra*o regarding a motorcycle delivery rider who was implicated in an entrapment operation after contraband was discovered inside a sealed envelope entrusted to him for delivery.

The discussion focused on the right against unrea*onable searches and seizures and the requirement of probable cause before a person may be lawfully arrested. As a rule, an arrest must be supported by a valid warrant issued upon probable cause, unless the circumstances strictly fall under one of the recognized grounds for a warrantless arrest.

A search cannot be conducted first merely to find a rea*on to arrest. When the arrest or search is unlawful, the evidence obtained as a result may be excluded under the “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine.

10/07/2026

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09/07/2026

Today, our office handled separate matters involving legal remedies for domestic violence, boncing checks, and fraud.

Atty. Ace Dominic Quebal attended to a legal consultation and media interview with GMA’s Wish Ko Lang regarding the possible remedies available to a woman who survived a brutal attack allegedly committed by her former live-in partner, who reportedly hacked her and left her to die.

On the same day, two members of our team were also at Makati City Hall to oversee two separate criminal matters: one involving Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, commonly known as the Bouncing Checks Law, and another involving Estafa.

BP 22 generally involves the issuance of a check that is later dishonored due to insufficient funds, closed account, or similar rea*ons.

Estafa, on the other hand, generally involves fraud, deceit, or abuse of confidence that causes damage or prejudice to another.

As the week nears its end, our office tended to different stories, different issues, and different remedies under the law.