Amicus Juris: The Podcast Project (Philippine Legal Stories) Season 2

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A podcast by lawyers and law students hoping to make complicated legal doctrines easy to understand. Amicus Juris: The Podcast Project is a 100% non-profit endeavor. Please help us sustain our podcast episodes by donating a small sum to cover our expenses. You can send us your donation via Ko-fi.com/amicusjuristhepodcastproject or through G-Cash 0977-8891018. Follow Amicus Juris: The Podcast Project Season 2 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amicusjurispodcastproject. Background music used is from www.bensound.com

Episodes

  1. Episode 10 (Season Ender): "Who's your Daddy?"

    08/05/2021

    Episode 10 (Season Ender): "Who's your Daddy?"

    Daniel is an OFW  working  abroad when his wife Eva became pregnant and gave birth to their son Migo.  However, when Daniel came home, he had serious doubts that Migo is not his child. How can he prove that the child is not his own without hurting his wife and destroying his family? On its season ender, the podcast will tackle the law concerning an action to impugn the legitimacy of a child.  Our legal adviser, Atty. RV June Zoe Bernal to explain to the provision of Article 170 of the Civil Code on how the legitimacy of a child can be impugned.

    13 min

  2. 07/27/2021

    Episode 9, Season 2 : "A Shoulder to Cry On"

    Can a husband deprive his wife of marital support because he is accusing her of committing adultery? In this episode, Joanna, young housewife decided to file a case of legal separation against her husband, Steven.  This was after she confided her marital problems with her college confidant, Andy.    The long phone conversations and a meet-up at a school tambayan fueled Steven's suspicions of a brewing affair between his wife and her college barkada.  He threatened to not to provide financial support to his wife because of her alleged infidelity. Can a husband refuse to give financial support to his wife because she committed the crime of adultery?

    13 min
  3. Episode 8, Season 2 "Sexually Harassed at Sea"

    07/20/2021

    Episode 8, Season 2 "Sexually Harassed at Sea"

    This episode  highlights the need to bring men to an equal standing with women when it comes to sexual harassment.    The truth of the matter is that social and cultural expectations on masculinity and male dominance tend to put male sex abuse victims in a predicament. This brings us to the story of Dick, a seafarer who was victimized by a sexual predator while onboard.  Diagnosed to suffer PTSD,  he is asking if mental disorder brought about sexual harassment onboard a ship can be considered a permanent disability and can make the shipping company liable for moral damages.

    15 min
  4. Episode 7, Season 2: "Pay up or Else..."

    07/06/2021

    Episode 7, Season 2: "Pay up or Else..."

    Wilson is a 26-year old professional Real Estate Broker who was promised the deal of his career.   However, he later found out that the land owner dealt the property with another agent for a lower price.  Finding that there was under declaration of taxes, Wilson plotted to expose the deal to get back at the land owner and the other agent.  He resorted to online legal research and found what he believed will support his move.   He, however, made a mistake that turned the tables against him.   Avoid "self-lawyering" by listening to this episode.  Our guest lawyer, Atty Christine Florete will discuss the importance of consulting an experienced legal expert rather rely on online legal advice.

    14 min
  5. Episode 6, Season 2: "Drug Den"

    06/29/2021

    Episode 6, Season 2: "Drug Den"

    Melvin is a call center agent and occasional drug user.  He uses illegal drugs to be able to work during graveyard shifts.  One morning after work, he was invited by his friend, Maya to a celebration at her apartment.   The party was interrupted when the police barged to serve a search warrant.  When  illegal drugs and paraphernalia were found at the apartment, the police arrested everyone present at the party including Melvin.  They were charged of the crime of "Visiting a Drug Den" under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs law.  Is this the end of the road for Melvin? Listen to the latest legal doctrine regarding the draconian law which penalizes visiting a drug den.  Our guest lawyer, Atty. RV June Zoe Bernal will share her insights and legal advice on the matter.

    14 min
  6. Episode 5, Season 2: "Wrong place, wrong time!"

    06/15/2021

    Episode 5, Season 2: "Wrong place, wrong time!"

    Lilibeth is a college student who hitched a ride with Mang Armando on her way home.    Things quickly turned bad when policemen at a check point found a box full of marijuana in Mang Armando's tricycle.   As Lilibeth was the only passenger, the police suspected her of transporting  illegal drugs.  A violation of the dangerous drugs law does not consider ownership of drugs as a relevant element in transportation of drugs.  What can Lilibeth do?

    13 min
  7. Episode 4, Season 2: "Lolo's Girls"

    06/01/2021

    Episode 4, Season 2: "Lolo's Girls"

    Tanya is a single mother  who working as a nursing assistant in California, U.S.A .  She separated from her good-for- nothing husband Bryan and is now having financial difficulties in supporting her daughters through college.   Desperate of making her daughters' dreams come true,  she asked financial support from  her father-in-law Romulo who is a wealthy realtor in Manila.  Did she make the right move? This episode discusses financial support among family members as provided under the Family Code of the Philippines.  Family lawyer Atty. Christine Florete will discuss the obligations of family members to support each other in certain situations. Follow Amicus Juris:  The Podcast Project Season 2 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amicusjurispodcastproject. E-mail us your comments, suggestions and legal inquiries at amicusjurispodcast@gmail.com Donations for us to make keep making more episodes can be send via  Ko-fi.com/amicusjuristhepodcastproject or through G-Cash 0977-8891018.

    14 min
  8. Episode 3, Season 2: "You have an Attitude Problem!"

    05/25/2021

    Episode 3, Season 2: "You have an Attitude Problem!"

    Can an employee who has an attitude problem be terminated by his employer?  This is the topic of Episode 3.  Labor lawyer, Atty. RV June Zoe Bernal will explain the legal consequences of not getting along with co-employees at the work place and management prerogative to take the necessary action to correct the situation and protect its organization. Follow Amicus Juris:  The Podcast Project Season 2 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amicusjurispodcastproject. E-mail us your comments, suggestions and legal inquiries at amicusjurispodcast@gmail.com Donations for us to make keep making more episodes can be send via  Ko-fi.com/amicusjuristhepodcastproject or through G-Cash 0977-8891018.

    11 min
  9. Episode 2, Season 2: "I liked a libelous Tweet!"

    05/25/2021

    Episode 2, Season 2: "I liked a libelous Tweet!"

    Gino is a proud member of the LGBTQ and works as a hairdresser.  He overheard a juicy gossip at work which he shared with a friend.  Unknown to him a simple tweet has placed him in hot water.  Can he be held criminally liable for liking a libelous tweet or commenting on it?  Know your rights while using  social media applications like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Can a "like" or "comment" in these social media platforms thrown  you in jail?      Follow Amicus Juris:  The Podcast Project Season 2 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amicusjurispodcastproject. E-mail us your comments, suggestions and legal inquiries at amicusjurispodcast@gmail.com Donations for us to make keep making more episodes can be send via  Ko-fi.com/amicusjuristhepodcastproject or through G-Cash 0977-8891018.

    17 min
  10. Episode 1, Season 2: "He only wanted Sex" (Breach of Promise to Marry)

    05/25/2021

    Episode 1, Season 2: "He only wanted Sex" (Breach of Promise to Marry)

    Jessie is an elementary school teacher who fell in love with Yussuf, a dashing medical student.   Yussuf promised her the moon and stars.  Later he proposed marriage to her.    Soon Jessie found out that her suitor's profession of love and promise to marry were empty words directly intended to fool, dupe, entice, beguile and deceive her into believing that indeed, he loved her and would want her to be his life's partner.   Can Jessie sue Yussuf for breach of promise to marry?     Follow Amicus Juris:  The Podcast Project Season 2 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amicusjurispodcastproject. E-mail us your comments, suggestions and legal inquiries at amicusjurispodcast@gmail.com Donations for us to make keep making more episodes can be send via  Ko-fi.com/amicusjuristhepodcastproject or through G-Cash 0977-8891018.

    15 min
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A podcast by lawyers and law students hoping to make complicated legal doctrines easy to understand. Amicus Juris: The Podcast Project is a 100% non-profit endeavor. Please help us sustain our podcast episodes by donating a small sum to cover our expenses. You can send us your donation via Ko-fi.com/amicusjuristhepodcastproject or through G-Cash 0977-8891018. Follow Amicus Juris: The Podcast Project Season 2 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amicusjurispodcastproject. Background music used is from www.bensound.com

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