LEGAL Flashcards

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In its general and abstract sense, it is the science of moral laws founded on the rational nature of man that governs his free activity for the realization of the individual and social ends of life under an aspect of mutual conditional dependence.

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Law

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Laws can be classified based on

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Purpose & Scope

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A law which creates, defines, and regulates rights, or which regulates the rights and duties which give rise to a cause of action.

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Substantive Law

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a law which provides the method of aiding and protecting certain rights.

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Adjective Law

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a law that applies to all of the people of the state or to all of a particular class of persons in the state, with equal force and obligation.

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General or Public Law

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a law dealing with crimes and their punishment, as well as the procedure for that purpose

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Criminal Law

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body of rules or principles of action governing the relations between states

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International Law

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law regulating the relations sustained by inhabitants of a territory to the sovereign

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Political Law

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a law which relates to particular persons or things of a class.

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Special or Private Law

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the mass of precepts which determines and regulates those relations of
assistance, authority, and obedience existing among members of a family and those which exist among members of a society for the protection of private interests

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Civil Law

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the law dealing with commerce by sea, involving regulation of ships and harbors and the status of seamen

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Maritime Law

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the law of commercial transactions derived from the law erchant which includes commercial paper, insurance, and other types
of agency

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Mercantile Law

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may be defined as a body of rules or principles of action which deals with the regulation, authority, relations, and obedience among members of a society involved in tourist travel and accommodation.

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Tourism Law

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the fundamental law of the land, to which all other laws must conform

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The Philippine Constitution

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the written will of the legislative department rendered authentic by certain prescribed forms and solemnities, prescribing rules of action, or civil conduct with respect to persons, things, or both.

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Statutes or Legislative Enactments

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issued by administrative officials under legislative authority.

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Administrative or executive orders, regulations, and rulings

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refer to decisions of the Supreme Court in interpreting the laws or the constitution

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Judicial decisions or jurisprudence

18
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the rule of conduct which in a given place and among given groups of people, has been followed for an appreciable time

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Custom

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The 5 constitutions started with the country’s independence in 1898

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  • The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901)
  • The 1935 Constitution (1935-1943, 1945-1973)
  • The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)
  • The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)
  • The 1987 Constitution (1987-present)
20
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Tourism Act of 2009 is also known as

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RA 9593

21
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is any entity duly incorporated under the Corporation Code and other relevant laws, or any LGU or any other instrumentality of government in the pursuit of their mandate may qualify as a ___

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Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ)

22
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Presidential Decree No. 260 dated August 1, 1973 declared certain sites, churches and places as national shrines, monuments, and/or landmarks, and placed their preservation, restoration and/or reconstruction under the supervision and control of __ in collaboration with DOT.

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National Historic Institute

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Republic Act 7356 was enacted to create the mandate of the __

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National Commission for Culture and Arts

24
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is a government owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) existing under Presidential Decree No. 1869 issued on July 11, 1983 by President Ferdinand Marcos

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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

25
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must present unexpired valid visas prior to their

admission into the Philippines.

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Non-immigrants

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is defined as an official document of identity and nationality issued to a person intending to travel or sojourn in foreign countries.

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Passport

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these are issued for persons imbued with diplomatic status or are on a diplomatic mission such as the President and former Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines;
the Vice President and former Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines; Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives; the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; the Cabinet Secretaries, Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries of the Department of Foreign Affairs; Ambassadors, Foreign Service Officers of all ranks in the career diplomatic service, attaches and members of their families.

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Diplomatic Passports

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are issued to all government officials and
employees on official trip abroad but who are not on a diplomatic mission or delegates to
international or regional conferences or has not been accorded diplomatic status such as the Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries of the Cabinet other than the Department of Foreign Affairs; Associate Justices and other members of the Judiciary.

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Official Passports

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are issued to private persons who are not eligible to diplomatic or official passports, including government officials or employees going abroad for pleasure or other personal reasons.

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Regular Passport

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Passports are issued by the DFA certifying Philippine citizenship of the holder and is used for Travel purposes.

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Philippine Passport

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is a certification containing the description and other personal circumstances of the bearer, issued for direct travel to or from the Philippines and normally valid for short periods or for a particular trip.

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Travel Document

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The passport / Certificate of Identity / Document of Identity or Travel Document of an alien seeking entry and admission into the Philippines must be valid for at least six (6) months.

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Foreign Passport

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is a written endorsement made on a travel document or passport by a consular official
denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the country of his destination.

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Visa

34
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also known as Trade Law is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales

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Commercial Law

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Under this law, natural born citizens of the Philippines who become citizens of another country shall be deemed not to have lost their citizenship.

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Dual Citizenship Law

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It is important to acquire knowledge on the different provisions involving sales, agency, and credit transactions.

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Law on Sales

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The hotel, tourism, and hospitality industry cannot do away with agencies which facilitate various transactions in dealing with third persons. Hence, there is a need to understand the operation of agencies working on behalf of the principal belonging of the hotel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

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Law on Agency

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is one in which the term of its existence has been agreed upon expressly (as when there is a definite period) or impliedly (as when a particular enterprise or transaction is undertaken). The expiration of the term thus fixed or the accomplishment of the particular undertaking specified will cause the automatic dissolution of the _______.

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Partnership