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DivinaLaw is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines advocating and practicing dynamic lawyering – prompt, proactive and result-oriented.
Makati City
Joined September 2016
A DOSE OF LAW | Garden leave Published 24 October 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina discusses the case of McConnell Dowell Philippines Inc. v. Bernal (G.R. No. 224685, 10 November 2021). Read it here:
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Published 24 October 2025, The Daily Tribune In a garden, pruning is an act of foresight. It curtails excess to preserve vitality. In employment law, garden leave serves the same function. It is a...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Faith and the bond of marriage Published 20 October 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina talks about the case of Maliwat-Melad v. Melad (G.R. No. 267998, 23 April 2025). Read it here:
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Published 20 October 2025, The Daily Tribune In a recent ruling (G.R. No. 267998, 23 April 2025), the Supreme Court reaffirmed both the sanctity of marriage and the strength of good faith between...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Loss of innocence: Qualified trafficking in persons Published 17 October 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina writes about the case of People v. XXX (G.R. 260639, 29 March 2023). Read it here:
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Published 17 October 2025, The Daily Tribune The exploitation of men, women, and children by unscrupulous individuals remains a harsh and heartbreaking reality in our country. Despite laws meant to...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Loss of trust and confidence Published 13 October 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina shares recent jurisprudence on invoking loss of trust and confidence as a valid ground for termination. Read it here:
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Published 13 October 2025, The Daily Tribune The ground of loss of trust and confidence is not a magic wand that automatically justifies the termination of employment. It must be wielded with...
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A DOSE OF LAW | The Court’s course correction on unconscionable interest and foreclosure Published 10 Oct 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina discusses G.R. No. 222448, 3 March 2025. https://t.co/v4nJZ2DA2W
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Published 10 October 2025, The Daily Tribune The Supreme Court has recently taken a remarkable step back to re-examine its own ruling in United Coconut Planters Bank, substituted by Land Bank of the...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Loss of trust and confidence in managerial employees Published 6 Oct 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina examines two Supreme Court decisions that illustrate the loss of trust and confidence as a ground for dismissal. Read it here:
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Published 6 October 2025, The Daily Tribune The dismissal of a managerial employee on the ground of loss of trust and confidence is generally easier to justify than that of a rank-and-file worker....
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A DOSE OF LAW | Judicial discretion on Motion to Withdraw Information Published 3 October 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina writes about OCA Circular No. 335-2023. Read it here:
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Published 3 October 2025, The Daily Tribune Last September 2023, the Supreme Court’s Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) issued Circular No. 335-2023, reminding judges of first- and second-level...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Updated NPC guidelines on the use of CCTV systems Published 29 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina outlines the key points of NPC Circular No. 2024 – 02. Read it here:
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Published 29 September 2025, The Daily Tribune The National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued Circular No. 2024-02, dated August 9, 2024, to provide updated guidance on the use of closed-circuit...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Child Trap: What to do when your child is withheld from your custody Published 26 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina discusses A.M. No. 03-04-04-SC promulgated by the SC in 2003. Read it here:
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Published 26 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Few tragedies cut as deeply as the sudden, unjustified loss of custody over one’s own child. Too often, a separated partner or even a relative “borrows”...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Priceless: The tag for individuality and self Published 21 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina talks about the case of Jaaziel M. Salva-Roldan v. Lory O. Roldan, et al. (G.R. No. 268109, 3 March 2025). Read it here:
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Published 21 September 2025, The Daily Tribune The world has undeniably experienced a profound cultural transformation. Today, self-expression and individuality—even in matters of gender and identi...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Doctrine of self-assessment Published 18 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina shares insights on the case of Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Stradcom Corporation (G.R. No. 255520, 21 April 2025). Read it here:
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Published 18 September 2025, The Daily Tribune “Taxes are generally self-assessed as they are initially computed and voluntarily paid by the taxpayer. The government does not have to demand it. If...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Written Deed of Donation essential for subdivision land turnover to LGU Published 15 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina writes about QC vs. Madrid (G.R. No. 268254, 2 April 2025). Read it here:
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Published 15 September 2025, The Daily Tribune In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has emphatically ruled that local government units (LGUs) cannot acquire ownership of...
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A DOSE OF LAW | A longer lease for foreign investors: Opportunity and challenge Published 12 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina discusses RA No. 12252 signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on September 3, 2025. Read it here:
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Published 12 September 2025, The Daily Tribune On September 3, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12252, amending the Investors’ Lease Act to extend the maximum...
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A DOSE OF LAW | When absolute power meets its demise Published 07 Sep 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina talks about the case of San Miguel Foods, Inc. v. Alova and Pution, (G.R. No. 260071, 7 May 2025). Read it here:
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Published 07 Sep 2025, The Daily Tribune In the complex realm of real estate transactions, property owners often delegate their dealings to a trusted representative—whether a family member, broker,...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Taylor Swift’s “Yes” is not enough Published 5 September 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina shares the rules on donations propter nuptias or donations by reason of marriage. Read it here:
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Published 5 September 2025, The Daily Tribune When Taylor Swift said “yes” to Travis Kelce’s marriage proposal, Swifties fawned over the romance, her engagement ring, and the (almost) happy ending to...
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A DOSE OF LAW | “On Paper” Owners Published 31 Aug 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina discusses the case of Ciacho v. Spouses De Guia (G.R. 259051, 26 February 2025). Read it here:
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Published 31 Aug 2025, The Daily Tribune For decades, we were told that buying real estate from the person whose name appears on a clean Transfer Certificate of Title is the safest route. The logic...
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A DOSE OF LAW | The impeachment debate and the Constitution we trust Published 29 August 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina takes a look at the two sides of the debate on the Supreme Court’s impeachment ruling. Read it here:
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Published 29 August 2025, The Daily Tribune The Supreme Court’s ruling in G.R. No. 278353 declaring the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte void has sparked a vigorous national...
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A DOSE OF LAW | In the Supreme Court we trust Published 25 August 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina expresses faith in the SC as it deliberates on the House MR on impeachment ruling. Read it here:
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Published 25 August 2025, The Daily Tribune In times of political turbulence, the nation often turns its gaze to the Supreme Court (SC) — not merely as an arbiter of legal disputes, but as the final...
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A DOSE OF LAW | E-Filing: Justice beyond 5 p.m. Published 21 August 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina shares insights on A.M. No. 10-3-7-SC and A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC. Read it here:
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Published 22 August 2025, The Daily Tribune One of the defining goals of judicial reform in the country is the push for a technology-driven Judiciary. The Supreme Court has long recognized that...
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A DOSE OF LAW | Job offer acceptance equals employment Published 17 August 2025, The Daily Tribune Dean Nilo Divina writes about the case of Aragones v. Alltech Biotechnology Corporation, et al. (G.R. No. 251736, 2 April 2025). Read it here:
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Published 17 August 2025, The Daily Tribune A job offer, standing alone, does not always amount to an employment contract. Yet once the parties come to an agreement on the essential terms and...
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