<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sangalang & Gaerlan, Business Lawyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAW FIRM doing business as Paladins of Law and specializing in BUSINESS and LABOR LAWS. 

Our motto: WIN With INtegrity (WIN-WIN).]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Termination of Probationary Employees and the Data Privacy Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Philippines, terminating a probationary employee requires consideration and strict adherence to both Labor Laws and the Data...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/termination-of-probationary-employees-and-the-data-privacy-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673290b5b47ae99e07e99624</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:19:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Legal Strategies for Data Breach Response (by Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data breaches have become a prevalent threat in our digital age, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries. In the event of a...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/understanding-legal-strategies-for-data-breach-response-by-atty-marvyn-gaerlan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67074847f645050e609da97d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:31:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc6695_c5bf0aeb88c447a28f7d33fdfa27a0e2~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Data Privacy Regulations: A Guide for Filipino HR Managers and Executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan, J.D., CTRP Navigating the complexities of data privacy is crucial for HR managers and top executives in the...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/navigating-data-privacy-regulations-a-guide-for-filipino-hr-managers-and-executives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c6b7794ad68a13ff426ec6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:03:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Legal Remedies: Addressing Issues with Improper Gluta Drip Administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan The increasing demand for Gluta Drip treatments in the Philippines has led to a surge in cases where consumers...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/understanding-legal-remedies-addressing-issues-with-improper-gluta-drip-administration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c5671c30aa626f46d53c4b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:07:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Atty. Marvyn Gaerlan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering HR Managers: Navigating Labor Law Compliance with Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Marvyn Gaerlan Stepping into the role of an HR Manager in the Philippines can feel like diving into uncharted waters, especially when...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/empowering-hr-managers-navigating-labor-law-compliance-with-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c0a541384a7fde1e176d0e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:27:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Earl Louie Masacayan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate Governance for MSMEs in the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for Board Directors, Corporate Secretaries and Other Corporate Officers  By: Atty. Apollo X.C. S....]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/corporate-governance-for-msmes-in-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654df67101bc79586c7d8401</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:31:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3fe83_3a9385b0612f490f80a87286dff0b631~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Atty. PoL</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Workplace Discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Positive progressive discipline is a best practice in the Philippine workplace for avoiding the risk of costly illegal dismissal cases.]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/effective-workplace-discipline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6532698fa6cff6c162a1bc5a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:02:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3fe83_ea5e2d390a5d42feb21ec96f006de467~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Atty. Apollo X.C. S. Sangalang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Taxation 101: Situs of Taxation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Atty Christian Andrew Labitoria Gallardo Now that we already know the difference between an ordinary asset and a capital asset, as...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/tax-101-situs-of-taxation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6266dbe09ff05d21f4a03701</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1427b2_8322b082f99a489e8c8cf6f1a8cda0fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>andrewgallardo9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piercing the Veil of Corporate Fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Andrew Labitoria Gallardo[1] . Separate Juridical Personality A corporation has a separate juridical personality which is...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/piercing-the-veil-of-corporate-fiction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6255bf147d64f1ea4d198495</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:06:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1427b2_f01b2b6ec87341f8a1f17d7cfce6de0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>andrewgallardo9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Taxation 101: Capital Gains tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Andrew Labitoria Gallardo[1] In the previous installment of this article, we have distinguished assets that are subject to...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/business-taxation-101-capital-gains-tax</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6236137aef12e434ca00df42</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:39:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1427b2_61220edde0fa4cb7be7b535320a919fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>andrewgallardo9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splitting Legal Personality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Andrew Labitoria Gallardo[1] A 17th century philosopher once remarked that a heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing...]]></description><link>https://polsangalang.wixsite.com/paladinslaw/single-post/splitting-legal-personality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">622b8abe116f67472f1bd4d4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:46:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1427b2_7476796eac1a404bab0236eeebf5503b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>andrewgallardo9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Taxation 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUSINESS TAXATION 101 Christian Andrew Labitoria Gallardo[1] They say nothing is permanent except death and taxes. 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