Rule on Police Check Points

"Not all checkpoints are illegal. Those which are warranted by the exigencies of public order and are conducted in a way least intrusive to motorists are allowed. xxx. For as long as the vehicle is neither searched nor its occupants subjected to a body search, and the inspection of the vehicle is limited...

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Republic Act 9048

Act Authorizing the C/MCR or Consul Generalto Correct a Clerical or Typographical Errorin an Entry and/or Change of First Nameor Nickname in the Civil RegisterWithout Need of a JudicialOrderWHAT IS REPUBLIC ACT 9048?Republic Act (RA) 9048 authorizes the city or municipal civil registrar or the consul...

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What is the maximum amount of coins to be considered as legal tender?

CIRCULAR NO. 537Series of 2006 Pursuant to Section 52 of Republic Act No. 7653 and Monetary Board Resolution No. 862 dated 6 July 2006, the maximum amount of coins to be considered as legal tender is adjusted as follows:One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for denominations of 1-Piso, 5-Piso and 10-Piso...

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