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  1. Have an annual medical check that includes blood chemistry, CBC, urinalysis, stool exam, stress test. The onset of chronic disease can be detected early on, do not wait for symptoms to manifest.

  2. I accidentally bumped into a friend in a certain KTV showroom, he was looking for a particular girl, I asked him if the girl was his regular but he said he hasn't met her yet. He then told me he read good FRs about his girl, so I asked saan mo nabasa mga FRs, ayun sa Manila Tonight daw.

  3. Is the Estate Tax Amnesty House Bill 4814 already in effect?

     

    We are about to settle the estate tax of my Mom who passed away in 2015 and we are covered by the amnesty for unpaid estate tax from 2016 and prior years. I wonder if we can avail of the amnesty already at this time.

     

    Thanks in advance for your legal advice.

  4. Religions are like different paths to the same destination, just like Waze shows you alternative paths to where you want to go.

     

    Religions are the alternative roadways all leading to the same endpoint. Problems arise when the "my way is better than yours" mentality sets in and factions erupt with blind fanaticism to prove superiority and authenticity over the others. Ironically while religions preach peace, the major wars in the world originate from religious differences - the Holy Wars, the Crusades pitted Christianity vs Islam which have metamorphosed into present day geo-political conflicts with entities such as Al Queda, Taliban and Isis.

     

    :( :( :(

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    I was hoping this would be resolved by now. Alas, the ex-tenant is adamant and not willing to listen to reason. Based on the practice of the landlords in the area (I have done a thorough survey since this whole matter started. He vacated 2 days ago and came by today demanding his money back PRONTO. So I countered with an offer that since we do not have a binding contract, I give him back his security deposit (minus the advance, which he consumed). I offered to put everything in writing, including the exact amount that he will receive as refund (his entire deposit) and the exact date as to when he can come by to collect it.

     

    The ex-tenant just said "Magkita na lang tayo sa korte". I agree that such is a legal recourse he can and must utilize. I just want to confirm if I understand the process correctly. These cases start on the barangay level, and, if amicable settlement is not reached, the complainant reserve the right to file with the courts.

     

    He's also been alluding to the fact that his father is a lawyer and that he can "by-pass" the barangay. I have not seen any provision in the laws that says that so I want to know if that is even remotely possible. I'd like to say I have faith in the letter of the law and due process but I want to be sure I am prepared for any and all possibilities.

    From what I know, the BIR requires landlords to put security deposits from tenants in a bank account which is audited by the BIR. This means that security deposits should always be available for refund to tenants, in fact the tenant is entitled to interest earned by his deposit if any (just like Meralco paying back it's customers for interest earned by meter deposits made by the customer). I am not aware of a law covering refunds however. Your case is complicated by the fact that there is no contract, had a contract been in place you could have even forfeited the deposit for pre- termination of the lease contract. Yes, the first step to resolution would be at the barangay level.

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