Atty. Mat Eric Medalle

Around 10 years ago, I handled a B.P. 22 case. The client who approached me offered to pay me thru a post dated check. The client was the accused. She got acquitted. As to my fees, you guess it right. 🙄🙃🤦‍♂️

Congrats to the top students of my Consti class. You deserve to be acknowledged since we give credit where credit is due. Keep it up. May God bless you, future lawyers. ⚖️

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Much of a lawyer’s life is not spent inside crowded courtrooms delivering dramatic speeches, but in quiet hours behind a desk, carefully writing pleadings that carry the burden of a client’s cause. Every motion, memorandum, and position paper becomes a shield for rights that are threatened and a voice for people who seek justice through the rule of law. In every sentence drafted, a lawyer is called not only to argue, but to think deeply, write precisely, and defend faithfully.

The practice of law is, in many ways, the discipline of written advocacy. Courts are persuaded not by noise, but by reason placed clearly on paper. Behind every pleading is a client’s fear, hope, and trust entrusted to counsel. That is why lawyers labor endlessly over words, because in the legal profession, words are often the very instruments that protect liberty, property, and dignity.

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After a long day of hearings and legal battles here in RTC Bogo City, nothing feels more comforting than a hot bowl of bulalo shared in the quiet charm of the countryside. The warmth of the soup somehow eases the weight carried from the courtroom. ⚖️🍲

There is something beautiful about provincial life, the slower pace, the fresh air, and the simple meals prepared with heart. In places like this, good food is not just eaten; it is felt. Every sip of bulalo reminds you that peace can still be found after exhausting days.

Sometimes, the best reward after the trial court hearing is not luxury, but a humble table, with my buddies, warm broth, and the calm of the countryside that gently tells you to keep going.

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This is just a general guide/infographics to help the public. The process may vary depending on the status of the land and the supporting documents available. Always consult a lawyer or a real estate professional. 😁

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Q: Torni, I entered into a Contract to Sell involving the purchase of a real property (land). I am now paying the same via installments. Does this mean that I am now the owner of the land? When I make my full payment, can I use this Contract to Sell to transfer the title and tax declaration under my name?

Know your rights. Know the difference. 😁

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A friendly reminder. 😁



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ATTEMPTED R**E

In the case of People v. Campuhan, G.R. No. 129433, March 30, 2000, the accused was originally convicted by the trial court of statutory r**e involving a minor, based on testimony that he was found in a compromising position with the child. The prosecution argued that the act already constituted consummated r**e, leading to the imposition of the most severe penalty under the law.

Upon review, the Supreme Court focused on whether the essential element of pe*******on was proven beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that consummated r**e requires clear proof of even the slightest pe*******on, and that mere external contact or suspicious positioning is not sufficient to meet this legal standard. In this case, the evidence failed to conclusively establish that pe*******on occurred.

As a result, the Court ruled that while the accused had begun committing the offense through overt acts, he was unable to complete all acts necessary for its consummation. The conviction was therefore modified from statutory r**e to attempted r**e, with a corresponding reduction in penalty, highlighting the strict evidentiary requirement for proving consummated r**e.

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There are days when the road feels longer than it should, when responsibility weighs heavier than the miles ahead. On those days, I am reminded that maintaining my ride is not just a routine obligation but a commitment to the people who depend on me. Every check, every repair, every moment spent ensuring it runs well is an act of preparation for something greater than myself. It carries me beyond the city, across unfamiliar stretches, and into provinces where voices wait to be heard in courtrooms. In those journeys, my vehicle becomes more than metal and machinery. It becomes a steady companion that allows me to answer a calling rooted in justice and service.

In this picture is my old but reliable Chevrolet Trailblazer after its engine wash and routine check. I am grateful for its strength and reliability, for the way it endures long hours on the road without complaint, bringing me safely to where I am needed most. Because of it, I am able to stand before my clients, to represent them, and to defend their rights and interests when it matters most. Each arrival is not just a destination reached but a promise fulfilled. So I take care of it with intention and respect, knowing that every mile it carries me is a step closer to giving someone hope, protection, and a voice in the pursuit of fairness. 💙



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Being a lawyer has never felt like a solitary pursuit. Every pleading I sign, every argument I craft, carries the hidden strength of the people I work with, brilliant colleagues and fellow lawyers who sharpen ideas with precision, diligent paralegals who ensure no detail is ever overlooked, and staff whose steady hands keep everything moving with grace. In moments of pressure, it is their discipline, integrity, and shared sense of purpose that remind me why this work matters.

What we offer as a firm is not just legal service, but the product of collective care and excellence. The quality of our work is shaped by long hours, mutual trust, and a commitment to doing things the right way, even when it is the harder way. I take pride not in standing above them, but in standing with them, knowing that whatever we deliver carries the weight of a team that believes deeply in the value of diligence, honesty, and service. I can't thank these people enough. 🙏

P.S. Excuse the bbq and puso. 😁



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