Bautista-Mendioro Law Firm

25/05/2026

Our Law Firm holds a special place in our hearts for children with autism and special needs.

Because of this advocacy, Atty. Ybet humbly wrote a simple poem, while the accompanying clay artwork featured in the pages were done by her son, Alphonse, and arranged and designed by Missy, our Legal Assistant. It is our sincere hope that this poem may be read and shared by parents with their children as a source of 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓽, 𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓮, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽.

Truly, only God knows the future that awaits each of us. Yet amid uncertainty, one truth remains—𝓯𝓪𝓲𝓽𝓱, 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝔀𝓪𝔂.

Have faith, remain kind, and never lose hope.

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Feel free to step into "𝓐𝓴𝓸 𝓼𝓲 𝓟𝓪𝓵𝓭𝓸" via the link shared below:

https://online.fliphtml5.com/iolmu/ifjd/

20/05/2026

Our dear 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐘. 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐇 𝐎. 𝐁𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀-𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐎 was once again invited as a guest speaker at her beloved alma mater, Francisco De Castro Elementary School—the very same institution where, thirty (30) years ago, she stood as valedictorian and delivered her own graduation address.

Her return stands as a powerful testament that dreams endure, and that the aspirations we carry in our youth—when guided by perseverance, discipline, and faith—may one day come to full realization.

Our Firm extends its warmest congratulations to the graduates of 2026 and their proud parents. May you step forward with courage and purpose, into a future filled with hope, fulfillment, and success.

𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.🌟

08/05/2026

The Bautista-Mendioro Law Firm proudly congratulates ECHO for successfully passing the Criminologist Licensure Examination.

We are truly proud and happy for this remarkable achievement and for the many more successes that await you. As you continue pursuing your dreams and reaching greater heights, may you always remain as humble and kind as you are today.

Your Bautista-Mendioro family will always be proud of you and will continue to celebrate every milestone you achieve.

Congratulations, 𝓡𝓮𝓰𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓭 𝓒𝓻𝓲𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓰𝓲𝓼𝓽 𝓔𝓬𝓱𝓸! ⚖️✨

27/04/2026

A Late but Heartfelt Greeting 🎉

Last April 22, our Legal Assistant and future attorney, MISSY PENARANDA, celebrated her birthday.

TO MISSY:

On behalf of Bautista-Mendioro Law Firm, we extend our warmest greetings and our sincere gratitude for the dedication, diligence, and excellence you continuously bring to our Firm. Your commitment to your work, sharp mind, and unwavering reliability do not go unnoticed, they are, in truth, integral to the strength and integrity of our Firm.

In a profession anchored on trust and precision, you have proven yourself to be both dependable and exceptional. We are confident that as you continue your journey toward becoming a lawyer, you will carry with you the same standard of excellence that you have already shown.

May this new chapter bring you even greater success, continued growth, and fulfillment in all your endeavors. May God bless you abundantly.

Belated happy birthday, Missy! 🎂🥰🥳

05/04/2026

Today, we are reminded of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, a victory over death, a message of forgiveness, and a promise that no matter our past, we can begin again.

May this Easter inspire us to live with renewed faith, stronger hope, and a heart ready for new beginnings. Whatever we have gone through, there is always grace, always a second chance, and always a brighter path ahead.

Let us move forward with faith and optimism, trusting that better days are yet to come.

From our Firm to you, may this Easter bring peace, hope, and a renewed life.

Happy Easter. :)

25/09/2025

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We are pleased to offer another session of FREE legal consultation. Join us at Bautista-Mendioro Law Firm via Google Meet!

📆When: September 26, 2025
⏰Time: 1:00pm
📍Where: Google Meet

Do not miss this chance to discover your rights under the law! We are here to empower you with the legal knowledge you deserve, prioritizing those who may struggle to afford legal representation.

Call us at 09763271026 or message us to secure your appointment today!

-MendioroLawFirm

Founded by Atty. Florbeth Bautista-Mendioro and guided by her experiences in private and public service, the firm is dedicated in providing top notch legal services with a genuine heart for our clients.

Atty. Ybet to her friends and peers has worked with top class companies notably Punongbayan & Araullo, and has served in the public realm in the Office of the Presidential Adviser to the Peace Process (OPAPP). She has been a keen observer of the financial world and a Certified Estate Planner and Certified Wealth Planner. She also gained a Data Privacy Certification.

Specializations include: civil including annulment, adoption, and estate law, labor, government finance and procurement law, real estate transactions & land titles, environmental law, taxation, corporate & regulatory compliance, among others.

11/09/2025

FROM SC FB PAGE

Nilinaw ng na dapat pagpasiyahan ng Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC), dating Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), at hindi ng Regional Trial Court (RTC) ang mga alitan hinggil sa mga kontrata sa condominium.

Sa isang Desisyon na isinulat ni Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, pinawalang-bisa ng Ikatlong Dibisyon ng Korte Suprema ang naging pasya ng RTC na may sibil na pananagutan sa isa't isa sina Vivien M. Cadungog (Cadungog) at Sung Ha Jung (Sung) dahil sa isang kontrata ng pagbebenta na kinasasangkutan ng isang condominium unit.

Sa ilalim ng kontrata, pumayag si Cadungog, isang developer ng isang condominium building sa Cebu City, na ilipat ang unit kay Sung kapag nakumpleto na niya ang pagbabayad ng PHP 3.5 milyon. Nagbayad si Sung ng PHP 175,000 na paunang bayad, at nasundan ng PHP 3 milyon. Ang naiwang balanse ay PHP 258,950. Dahil sa hindi nabayarang halaga, tumanggi si Cadungog na ilipat ang unit.

Nagsampa si Sung ng reklamong kriminal laban kay Cadungog dahil sa paglabag sa Presidential Decree No. (PD) 957 o ang Subdivision and Condominium Buyers’ Protective Decree.

Pinawalang-sala ng RTC si Cadungog sa kasong kriminal ngunit iniutos pa rin sa kanya na ilipat ang unit kapag nabuo ang bayad ng presyo ng pagbili o ibalik ang halagang nabayaran na ni Sung. Kwinestiyon ni Cadungog ang desisyong ito at iginiit niyang walang hurisdiksyon ang RTC sa sibil na aspeto ng kanyang kaso na hawak dapat ng HLURB.

Nagdesisyon ang Korte Suprema pabor kay Cadungog at idineklara nito na walang bisa ang desisyon ng RTC sa usaping sibil ng kaso.
Ipinaliwanag nito na habang maaaring mapagpasyahan sa isang kasong kriminal ang pananagutang sibil, hindi ito nalalapat kapag ang pananagutan ay nagmula sa isang kontrata, tulad ng sa kasong ito.

Binigyang-diin ng Korte na nag-ugat sa kanilang kontrata sa pagbebenta ang civil dispute nina Cadungog at Sung.
Dagdag pa ng Korte, sa ilalim ng PD 957, as amended, may eksklusibong hurisdiksyon ang HLURB (ngayon ay HSAC) sa mga kaso na kinasasangkutan ng kontraktwal at legal na mga obligasyon sa pagitan ng mga mamimili at mga developer ng mga proyekto sa real estate. May awtoridad ang HLURB sa mga ganitong kaso mula nang magsampa ng reklamo si Sung.

Basahin ang press release sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=151440.
Basahin ang Desisyon sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=151432.
Sumunod sa Credit Attribution Policy ng SC PIO: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.


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Nilinaw ng na dapat pagpasiyahan ng Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC), dating Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), at hindi ng Regional Trial Court (RTC) ang mga alitan hinggil sa mga kontrata sa condominium.

Sa isang Desisyon na isinulat ni Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, pinawalang-bisa ng Ikatlong Dibisyon ng Korte Suprema ang naging pasya ng RTC na may sibil na pananagutan sa isa't isa sina Vivien M. Cadungog (Cadungog) at Sung Ha Jung (Sung) dahil sa isang kontrata ng pagbebenta na kinasasangkutan ng isang condominium unit.

Sa ilalim ng kontrata, pumayag si Cadungog, isang developer ng isang condominium building sa Cebu City, na ilipat ang unit kay Sung kapag nakumpleto na niya ang pagbabayad ng PHP 3.5 milyon. Nagbayad si Sung ng PHP 175,000 na paunang bayad, at nasundan ng PHP 3 milyon. Ang naiwang balanse ay PHP 258,950. Dahil sa hindi nabayarang halaga, tumanggi si Cadungog na ilipat ang unit.

Nagsampa si Sung ng reklamong kriminal laban kay Cadungog dahil sa paglabag sa Presidential Decree No. (PD) 957 o ang Subdivision and Condominium Buyers’ Protective Decree.

Pinawalang-sala ng RTC si Cadungog sa kasong kriminal ngunit iniutos pa rin sa kanya na ilipat ang unit kapag nabuo ang bayad ng presyo ng pagbili o ibalik ang halagang nabayaran na ni Sung. Kwinestiyon ni Cadungog ang desisyong ito at iginiit niyang walang hurisdiksyon ang RTC sa sibil na aspeto ng kanyang kaso na hawak dapat ng HLURB.

Nagdesisyon ang Korte Suprema pabor kay Cadungog at idineklara nito na walang bisa ang desisyon ng RTC sa usaping sibil ng kaso.

Ipinaliwanag nito na habang maaaring mapagpasyahan sa isang kasong kriminal ang pananagutang sibil, hindi ito nalalapat kapag ang pananagutan ay nagmula sa isang kontrata, tulad ng sa kasong ito.

Binigyang-diin ng Korte na nag-ugat sa kanilang kontrata sa pagbebenta ang civil dispute nina Cadungog at Sung.

Dagdag pa ng Korte, sa ilalim ng PD 957, as amended, may eksklusibong hurisdiksyon ang HLURB (ngayon ay HSAC) sa mga kaso na kinasasangkutan ng kontraktwal at legal na mga obligasyon sa pagitan ng mga mamimili at mga developer ng mga proyekto sa real estate. May awtoridad ang HLURB sa mga ganitong kaso mula nang magsampa ng reklamo si Sung.

Basahin ang press release sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=151440.

Basahin ang Desisyon sa https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=151432.

Sumunod sa Credit Attribution Policy ng SC PIO: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

31/08/2025

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25/08/2025

Today, we honor the valor and sacrifice of our national heroes, men and women who gave of themselves so that we might inherit freedom, dignity, and nationhood.

Their courage endures not only in the pages of history, but in the quiet resolve of those who choose integrity over convenience, justice over silence, and service over self-interest. True heroism lives in the everyday, when we stand for what is right, protect the vulnerable, and contribute to the greater good of our people.

May their legacy continue to guide us, not just in remembrance, but in action.

(Image courtesy of the National Library of the Philippines)

15/08/2025

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| The Supreme Court (SC) announced on Thursday the conduct of oral arguments on a petition regarding the court's policy on recognizing foreign divorces involving Filipino citizens.

In a statement, SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae Ting said that the oral arguments on the case Melvin A. Baluyot v. Ma. Fe C. Antonio-Baluyot (G.R. No. 257575) is scheduled on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2 p.m.

Ting explained that the high court decided to call for oral arguments in order to address the novel question of the case, which involves a Filipino national with dual citizenship who obtained a foreign divorce while abroad, subsequently acquired foreign citizenship through naturalization, and thereafter reacquired Philippine citizenship.

The current high court's jurisprudence dictates that in cases seeking recognition of foreign divorces, what governs is the law of the country that issued the divorce decree, not the nationality of the foreign spouse.

Meanwhile, the high court mouthpiece also confirmed that the Court has yet to reschedule oral arguments on the petitions questioning the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 12116, or the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), and the Maharlika Investment Fund.