Article 1157 of the Civil Code of the Philippines provides the sources of an obligation, to wit:
Art. 1157. Obligations arise from:
(1) Law;
(2) Contracts;
(3) Quasi-contracts;
(4) Acts or omissions punished by law; and
(5) Quasi-delicts. (1089a) [1/6]
“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”- Christopher Reeve
𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭.
Project Jurisprudence Philippines supports barristers for the 2023 Bar Examination. May the odds be in your favor!
Yesterday, Bar examinees defeated two monsters: their self-doubt and their fear of the unknown. You might have seen them tear up after the exams; they never thought they could make it. They never thought they could get this far.
The Bar Exams are not just an exam; it's our life.
Justice Leonen, please find ways to accommodate those who test positive for COVID-19. Hindi patas ang laban! Make them pay for extra room or hazmat suits if necessary BUT please allow them to take the exams. (1/2)
The study of the law is the most interesting and challenging of all because it involves not only pieces of legislation and jurisprudence but also history, anthropology, sociology and every field of science necessary for the ascertainment of the truth, breaking through ...
You failed, yes, and you have to accept that. It is painful. It is humiliating. It is heartbreaking and traumatic. Of course, it is; law school is never a walk in the park.
However, keep in mind that it will not define who you truly are. They did not know what you did the [1/2]
"Miranda Warning" or Miranda Rights arose from a case (Miranda v. Arizona) where Miranda was convicted after he confessed to robbery, kidnapping and rape during interrogation but was later overturned because of the harsh way the investigation was allegedly conducted. [1/5]
Law school can be tough, and it's normal to feel discouraged sometimes. The study load is demanding, the competition is fierce, and the path to becoming a lawyer can seem long and winding. But remember, you're not alone in this journey! Kaya mo 'yan, future attorney!
The right to strike is one of the rights recognized and guaranteed by the Constitution as an instrument of labor for its protection against exploitation by management. [1/6]
ELEMENTS OF QUASI-DELICT:
[1] The plaintiff has suffered damage and injury (damnum et injuria, meaning a violation of right and a harm, physical or otherwise, as a result of such violation); [1/3]
Para sa mga sumubok at susubok pa,
Para sa mga hindi na kaya pinansyal man o emosyonal,
Para sa mga pasuko na,
Para sa mga piniling lumaban pa,
Sana, sana, sana pumasa ka! Konti na lang, malapit ka na. Kapit lang!
Before one takes the bar, she has to go through a half-a-decade-long journey in law school and law schools are NOT at all the nicest places on earth, especially in the Philippines.
To the family and loved ones of Bar candidates, thank you for being patient with them for so long. Thank you for giving them a ride home whenever they felt homesick. Thank you for believing in their potential. You are and will always be an important part of their preparation.
Retired top judge: 12 tips to pass the Bar exam ()
"There is no shortcut to passing the bar. If you want to pass on the first take, you have to put in the hours, and get yourself in the mood to study. [1/2]
RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS (ARTICLE 26, CIVIL CODE)
Every person shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other persons. [1/5]
"I hope you find within yourself the "homicidal instinct" to succeed, and the strength and faith to stay in your chosen path."
- Niña Riano-Louridas, A Daughter's Message To The Readers, Riano (Civil Procedure, Volume II) 2022
"Only days remain before the 2023 Bar. May the transcendent Supreme Being, Bathala, illuminate your path towards the realization of your full potential.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭."
Naaalala mo pa ba noong natatakot kang bumagsak? Noong hindi ka sigurado kung tama bang ginugol mo ang lima hanggang pitong taon (o higit pa) ng buhay mo sa abogasiya habang ang mga ka-edad mo ay umaarangkada na sa buhay? [1/2]
There's a proposal to allow Bar examinees who test positive to take the exams, provided they wear full PPE and stay in a separate room. This is instead of disqualifying them. Your thoughts?
@marvicleonen
Tuwing may problema sa usapan ang mga Pinoy, malimit naririnig na "wala namang kontrata." Mali itong pananaw na ito dahil hindi ipinaguutos ng batas na lahat ng usapan ay nakasulat. [1/5]
During our MCLE, some lawyers asked questions on whether an attorney-at-law is allowed to appear in barangay proceedings, which is quite a basic concept. Hence, there's a moral to this. [1/3]