Laws and Found

I know I am not allowed  to even think of the possibility of a burnout but admittedly, last week and then this week put me into some dumps. All the readings,  late nights and overnights, and pressure from the home front just got into my nerves and I need an escape.  There is no doubt that I love my studies but then I am only human. This semester I tried to let go of some work duties to concentrate on my studies but then it backfired. I guess I miss the craziness of having different schedules though it seem chaotic at the same time.  I miss a lot of things. I guess it goes with the territory.  It can be fun living a 'solitary' life but there are just times that you feel so down and worn out.  An escape is a must! The Blogger Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines.  I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP.  I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and ...

I am not really a hardcore fitness person, as you can see from this pic!  Although I have stock knowledge on what one needs to do or eat to achieve an illegally bodacious body,  I have a hippie-style approach to fitness.  This means I exercise when I feel I need to, I eat when I'm hungry, and I allow myself 'cheat days' to gorge on rich, sugary food,  but lately it has become a daily habit. I would often stay up way after midnight to catch up on my readings, so as expected I need to have more meals than a normal human being.  Come to think of it,  if you are awake on regular hours, the least number of regular meals you have is 3, plus snack breaks. For me however,  you need to count in an additional coffee break at 10 pm,  a midnight lunch and another dawn snack at about 3 m, before I sleep.  Snacks can mean anything I found inside the fridge and it can be as rich as a superchocolatey ice cream treat or these JCO donuts last night. S...

CIR v. FIRST EXPRESS PAWNSHOP G.R. Nos.  172054-46,  16 June 2009 Facts:   In this case, respondent a pawnshop company received the tax assessment on 3 January 2002. On 1 February 2002, respondent submitted its protest and attached the GIS and Balance Sheet as of 31 December 1998. Since petitioner did not act on the protest during the 180-day period,respondent filed a petition before the CTA on 28 August 2002 and contended that petitioner did not consider the supporting documents on the interest expenses and donations which resulted in the deficiency income tax.            Within 60 days from the filing of protest or until 2 April 2002, respondent should submit relevant supporting documents. Respondent,  having submitted the supporting documents together with its protest , did not present additional documents anymore. In a letter dated 12 March 2002, petitioner requested respondent to present pro...

REYES v CIR GR No. 163581, 27 January 2006 Facts:  By virtue of a sworn affidavit for reward by one Abad, an investigation was conducted by BIR on the estate of the deceased Maria Tancinco who died in 1993 leaving a residential lot and old house in Dasma.  Without submitting a preliminary finding report, an LOA was issued and received by Reyes, one of the heirs on 14 March 1997.  Then on 12 Feb 1998, a PAN was issued against the estate, and a FAN as well as demand letter was issued on 22 April 1998. For the assessment of P14.9M for estate tax of the estate of Maria Tancinco.    On March 11, 1999, the heirs proposed a compromise settlement of  P 1,000,000.00. During those dates, RA 8424 Tax Reform Act was already in effect. RA 8424 stated that the taxpayer must be informed of both the law and facts on which the assessment was based.The notice required under the   old   law was no longer sufficient under the   new   ...

Lovin' I have a love and hate relationship with my law studies.   I love it for the challenge.  Finishing law would mean that I can start moving on to other pressing matters and journeys. I love having to be on my feet and get pressed for time because everyday is like a huge deadline.  Each day I have to read at least 5 hours to get all the laws, the cases, and commentaries in my head although some days I'm not able to do that. I love being forced to make every second count.  I love having to squeeze every hour for all its worth whether it be for reading 10 cases per hour (full text okay), trying to get a decent bath in less that 5 minutes, and skipping a workout or squeeze one within a 15-minute frame.  I love the stress but then I am only human so... Some hatin' Studying law as an irregular student due to work and other life responsibilities mean that you do not have a the permanent support group in law school.  It is good to have a study bu...