MDS Law Office

28/10/2026

Nagpasya ang na hindi maaaring pagretiruhin ang mga empleyado bago ang sapilitang edad ng pagreretiro (compulsory retirement age) na 65 taong gulang nang walang malinaw at kusa nilang pahintulot.

Sa Desisyong isinulat ni Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, bahagyang pinagbigyan ng Unang Dibisyon ng Korte Suprema ang petisyon ni Rodolfo C. Ondevilla at pinanagot ang Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) sa Laguna sa illegal dismissal o ilegal na pagtanggal sa kanya sa trabaho.

Taong 2004 noong nagtrabaho si Ondevilla sa CSJL bilang Comptroller. Itinalaga siya bilang Assistant Vice President for Finance kalaunan at ilang ulit ni-renew ang kanyang pagkakatalaga.

Nang mag-60 taong gulang si Ondevilla noong Agosto 29, 2019, itinuring ng CSJL na nag-expire na ang kanyang pagkakatalaga. Dahil dito, naghain si Ondevilla ng reklamo para sa illegal dismissal.

Sumang-ayon ang Korte Suprema kay Ondevilla at binigyang-diin na dapat nakabatay sa kusang-loob na kasunduan ng employer at empleyado ang isang plano para sa boluntaryong pagreretiro.

At dahil hindi kusang-loob ang kanyang pagreretiro, itinuring ito bilang ilegal na pagtanggal sa trabaho.

Kailangang malaya at hayagang pumayag ang empleyado rito nang walang anumang pamimilit o panggigipit, sapagkat ang pagtanggap sa boluntaryong pagreretiro ay nangangahulugan ng pagsuko sa karapatan sa seguridad sa pananatili sa trabaho (security of tenure).

Sa kasong ito, natuklasan ng Korte na walang kapwa pagsang-ayon ni Ondevilla at ng CSJL ang maagang pagreretiro niya.

Binigyang-diin ng Korte Suprema na hindi kailanman nag-alok o nagmungkahi ang CSJL ng plano sa pagreretiro na malaya sanang matatanggap o tatanggihan ni Ondevilla. Wala ring palatandaang handang talakayin ng CSJL ang kanyang pagreretiro.

Sinabi ng Korte Suprema na may karapatan si Ondevilla sa buong halaga ng kanyang backwages at separation pay sa halip na muling ibalik sa trabaho. Iginawad din sa kanya ng Korte ang mga benepisyo sa pagreretiro para sa panahong nagtrabaho siya mula Hunyo 16, 2004, hanggang Agosto 29, 2024, nang sumapit siya sa sapilitang edad ng pagreretiro na 65.

Basahin ang press release sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=175829.

Basahin ang Desisyon sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=168800.

Sumunod sa Credit Attribution Policy ng SC PIO: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

27/10/2026

WE’RE HIRING! JOIN THE MDS LAW OFFICE TEAM! 💼

MDS Law Office is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to fill the position of Compliance Associate

Work Location: 2F Verdant Square, City of Carmona, Cavite

📩 Submit your resume to: [email protected]

26/10/2026

📢 OFFICIAL CONTACT INFORMATION NOTICE

MDS Law Office advises our clients and the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent text messages and other communications from individuals falsely claiming to be our staff, representatives, or Atty. Madelyn D. Sarmiento.

For your protection, please transact only through our official office contact numbers and email addresses listed in this post.

Please be cautious when receiving messages from unfamiliar or unverified numbers. Do not send payments, share confidential information, or follow instructions from unverified individuals without confirming their identity and the legitimacy of their request.

If you receive a suspicious message or encounter someone falsely claiming to represent MDS Law Office, please contact our office through the official channels listed above before taking any action.

Your safety and trust are important to us. Thank you for your vigilance and cooperation.

MDS LAW OFFICE
Committed to Your Success

26/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 113-2026, has suspended the October 31, 2026 compliance deadline and mandatory online posting of the BIR Registration Seal Badge until further notice.
The suspension comes in response to concerns raised by online sellers, content creators, and other taxpayers regarding data privacy, technical issues, and the scope of the requirement.
Read the signed statement of Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza and RMC No. 113-2026 below.

23/10/2026

NA-DONATE MO NA… PERO GUSTO MO NANG BAWIIN? 😳🏠
Pwede pa ba? DEPENDE. ⚖️

Hindi porke’t nagbago ang isip ng donor, automatic nang mababawi ang isang valid Deed of Donation.
May mga pagkakataon kung saan maaaring magkaroon ng revocation o reduction of the donation, pero nakadepende ito sa circumstances ng donation, terms ng deed, at applicable law.

💡 Bago gumawa ng hakbang, alamin muna kung may legal ground para sa revocation o reduction.

May ganitong concern ka? Send us a message and let us help you understand your legal options.

DISCLAIMER:
This post is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified lawyer.

19/10/2026

May business ka, pero compliant ba ang Books of Accounts mo?

Registration is just the beginning! Keep your books updated, your records accurate, and your business ready for BIR compliance. Let the professionals help you stay organized and avoid unnecessary compliance issues.

📩Message us for more practical legal tips! ⚖️

‼ Disclaimer. This post is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified lawyer.

19/10/2026

𝐞𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋!

Starting today, October 19, 2026, you can have your electronic documents notarized with just a click—making notarization more convenient, accessible, and hassle-free.

You may avail of eNotarization by registering with the first batch of 𝐒𝐂-𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐬)—𝐓𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚, 𝐐𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥, and 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐈𝐓. Registration portals of the ENFs may be accessed at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/enotarization/registration-portal/.

After registration, you may choose the 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 (𝐄𝐍𝐏) from the list of the Commissioned ENPs posted at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/enotarization/commissioned-enps/.

For the instructional videos on how to use the ENFs, you may visit https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/enotarization/enfs-instructional-videos/.

For queries or concerns, you may send them via the Electronic Notary Services Helpdesk Form through this link https://tinyurl.com/mpu5tzzv.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

🔐 NDA vs. Data Privacy: Magkaiba, Pero Parehong Mahalaga!

An NDA protects what you share, while data privacy protects who you are. Do you know which one your business needs?

Understand the difference and help protect your business and your clients’ information with proper legal guidance from MDS Law Office. ⚖️

14/10/2026

NDA vs. Data Privacy: Pareho Ba Sila? ⚖️

An NDA protects confidential information through a contract, while Data Privacy governs the proper handling of personal information. Magkaiba ang kanilang purpose, at minsan, kailangan mo ng pareho!

Watch our latest video to learn more and protect your business the right way.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1593500719190226/?s=single_unit

Disclaimer: This post is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified lawyer.