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When to consult a lawyer
If you are facing any of the following, please consult a licensed Philippine attorney directly:
- —An ongoing legal dispute or court case
- —A workplace dispute, dismissal, or labor complaint
- —A landlord-tenant conflict
- —A criminal charge or investigation
- —A family law matter (annulment, custody, support, VAWC)
- —An immigration or citizenship question
- —Any matter where your specific rights, money, or freedom are at risk
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- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Legal Aid →
- University-based legal aid clinics — UP, Ateneo, San Beda, Silliman, and others
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Laws change. Always verify.
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Cited sources are authoritative — we are not.
When BatasKo summarizes or explains a law, the authoritative version is always the official source we link to (Official Gazette, Supreme Court of the Philippines, the relevant government agency). Where any conflict exists between BatasKo's explanation and the official source, the official source controls.
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