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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?