Lex Scripta Lex Scripta (“written law”) is a curated collection of legal articles, offering sharp analysis and timely updates on the evolving Philippine legal landscape. Understanding Bail in the Philippines: Clear New Rules to Protect Your Freedom and Prevent Court Delays Why Philippine Government Agencies Might Deny Your Data Request: NPC Advisory Opinion No. 2026-0021 Is Failure to Provide Financial Support a Crime in the Philippines? The Dominancy Test in the Philippines: Protecting Your Intellectual Property from Copycats Managing an OPC in the Philippines: SEC Outlines Critical Compliance and Penalty Rules Working in the Philippines: DOLE Centralizes the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) Process under Department Order No. 248-B When is Withholding Financial Support NOT a Crime? Supreme Court Clarifies Economic Abuse under RA 9262 Avoiding the Long Arm of the Law: The Philippines’ Strict New Rules on Extradition Proceedings Same-Sex Domestic Violence: Yes, Women Can Be Charged Under the Anti-VAWC Act Navigating Philippine Courts Remotely: The Supreme Court’s Updated Videoconferencing Rules for Foreigners 1 2 Next Page