Atty. Adrian Joseph C. Lorzano

Atty. Adrian Joseph C. Lorzano Lawyer | Public Servant | Legal Education and Insights on Philippine Law. To God be the Glory!

Thank You, Lord, for the people You place in our journey to guide, teach, and inspire us. Truly grateful for the wisdom ...
09/08/2026

Thank You, Lord, for the people You place in our journey to guide, teach, and inspire us. Truly grateful for the wisdom and mentorship of Atty. Ma. Cecilia Clarence Tel. ⚖️

To God be the Glory! ❤️🥹🙏🙌

01/08/2026

HAHAHA!

Ending the week with another medal. 🏅Grateful to complete the 250 KM Pinoy Fitness Fire Virtual Challenge 2026.A reminde...
01/08/2026

Ending the week with another medal. 🏅

Grateful to complete the 250 KM Pinoy Fitness Fire Virtual Challenge 2026.

A reminder that caring for our health helps us better serve others and honor God with the life He has given us.

To God be all the glory. 🙏⚖️

A great way to start the week!Grateful to be part of the Office of the Liaison and External Affairs, recipient of the Me...
27/07/2026

A great way to start the week!

Grateful to be part of the Office of the Liaison and External Affairs, recipient of the Medalya ng Kasanayan (BFP Efficiency Medal Award).

Guide us always, dear Lord. May we continue to serve with excellence, integrity, and humility.

To God be all the glory! ⚖️🙏

⚖️ Legal Maxim of the Day“Interpretare et concordare leges legibus est optimus interpretandi modus.”“To interpret and ha...
25/07/2026

⚖️ Legal Maxim of the Day

“Interpretare et concordare leges legibus est optimus interpretandi modus.”

“To interpret and harmonize laws with other laws is the best method of interpretation.”

The law is like a puzzle, each provision makes more sense when viewed together with the others. Good legal interpretation seeks consistency, coherence, and the true intent of the law.

God bless us all!
To God be the Glory! 🥹❤️🙏🙌⚖️

First entry. First seal. ⚖️By His grace, for His glory. 🥹❤️🙏🙌PS: Page 2 pala dapat guyzzz. Naexcite lang po. Hehe
23/07/2026

First entry. First seal. ⚖️

By His grace, for His glory. 🥹❤️🙏🙌

PS: Page 2 pala dapat guyzzz. Naexcite lang po. Hehe

Another milestone by God’s grace.Today, I received my Certificate of Notarial Commission from the Regional Trial Court o...
17/07/2026

Another milestone by God’s grace.

Today, I received my Certificate of Notarial Commission from the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City.

This is more than a professional achievement, it is another opportunity to serve the public, uphold the rule of law, and to honor God through the legal profession.

I am humbled and grateful for His faithfulness every step of the way.

To God be all the glory. 🥹❤️🙌🙏⚖️

10/07/2026

The (SC) has ruled that a husband and wife’s mutual desire to end their marriage, by itself, is not enough to prove collusion in a petition for declaration of nullity of marriage. A lack of objection is not the same as collusion.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh, the SC’s Third Division ruled that there was no collusion between the spouses in a petition to declare their marriage void. “Collusion” means that the spouses secretly agreed to fake or misrepresent facts in order to nullify their marriage.

The SC voided the marriage due to the husband’s psychological incapacity.

The wife filed the petition before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) alleging that her husband was unable to fulfill his marital duties because of continued physical, psychological, and economic abuse, which she said began even before their marriage.

When the husband did not file his answer to the petition, the RTC directed the Provincial Prosecutor to investigate possible collusion between the spouses. The Associate Provincial Prosecutor reported that there was no collusion.

During trial, the wife presented several witnesses while the husband presented none. He also did not oppose the petition.

Despite this, the RTC dismissed the case, ruling that the evidence did not sufficiently prove psychological incapacity.

The RTC pointed out that the husband’s father admitted discussing his testimony with his son, and that the husband was willing to have the marriage dissolved.

Explaining that collusion is a secret agreement to defraud or obtain something illegal, the SC noted that although the RTC observed suspicious circumstances, these did not clearly prove that the spouses conspired to fake grounds to nullify their marriage.

The SC emphasized that a mutual desire to end the marriage does not automatically mean collusion. A spouse’s agreement or lack of objection is not the same as a secret scheme to mislead the court.

Without proof that the spouses faked evidence or suppressed valid defenses, collusion cannot be established.

It added that the husband’s failure to file an answer or present evidence does not, by itself, prove collusion.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=168319.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=165664.

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attributionon-policy.

20/06/2026

From Day One to Day Won. ❤️

Before the titles, before the victories, and before the dreams became reality, there was you.

Thank you for standing beside me through every challenge, every prayer, and every step of the journey.

Forever grateful to our Loving God for blessing me with a loving wife.

To God be all the glory. 🙌

⚖️ Common Legal Mistakes Filipinos Make Without Realizing It  #2🖊️ Signing Documents Without Reading Them FirstMany peop...
20/06/2026

⚖️ Common Legal Mistakes Filipinos Make Without Realizing It #2

🖊️ Signing Documents Without Reading Them First

Many people sign contracts, agreements, waivers, receipts, loan documents, and other legal papers simply because they trust the other party or are in a hurry.

However, signing a document without reading and understanding it may have serious legal consequences.

As a general rule, a person who signs a document is presumed to have read, understood, and agreed to its contents. This means that you may be bound by its terms even if you later claim that you did not read it.

Before signing any document, take time to review:

✅ Your rights and obligations
✅ Payment terms and conditions
✅ Penalties and liabilities
✅ Important dates and deadlines
✅ Any provision that you do not fully understand

Remember: Your signature is not merely a formality, it may create legally enforceable rights and obligations.

📖 Legal Basis:

Under the Civil Code of the Philippines, contracts are generally perfected by consent. Thus, a person who voluntarily signs a document is ordinarily bound by its contents.

In *Diampoc v. Buenaventura* (G.R. No. 200383, March 19, 2018), the Supreme Court reiterated the rule that a person who signs a contract is presumed to know its contents. The Court further explained that even persons who cannot read have the responsibility to have the document read and explained to them before signing.

💡 Legal Tip:

Never sign a document that you have not read or do not understand. If necessary, ask questions, request clarification, or consult a lawyer before affixing your signature.

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⚖️ Mga Karaniwang Legal na Pagkakamali ng mga Pilipino #2

🖊️ Pagpirma sa mga Dokumento Nang Hindi Binabasa

Maraming tao ang pumipirma sa mga kontrata, kasunduan, waiver, resibo, loan documents, at iba pang papeles dahil sa tiwala o pagmamadali.

Ngunit ang pagpirma nang hindi binabasa at inuunawa ang nilalaman ng dokumento ay maaaring magdulot ng seryosong legal na epekto.

Bilang pangkalahatang tuntunin, ipinagpapalagay ng batas na ang isang taong pumirma sa isang dokumento ay nabasa, naunawaan, at sumang-ayon sa mga nilalaman nito. Dahil dito, maaari siyang managot sa mga nakasaad sa dokumento kahit sabihin pa niyang hindi niya ito nabasa.

Bago pumirma, tiyaking nauunawaan ang:

✅ Iyong mga karapatan at obligasyon
✅ Mga kondisyon sa pagbabayad
✅ Mga multa o pananagutan
✅ Mahahalagang petsa at takdang panahon
✅ Mga probisyong hindi malinaw sa iyo

Tandaan: Ang iyong pirma ay hindi lamang isang pormalidad. Maaari itong lumikha ng mga karapatan at obligasyong kikilalanin at ipatutupad ng batas.

📖 Legal na Batayan:

Ayon sa Civil Code, nabubuo ang isang kontrata sa pamamagitan ng pagsang-ayon ng mga partido. Kaya naman, ang isang taong kusang pumipirma sa isang dokumento ay karaniwang nakatali sa mga nilalaman nito.

Sa kasong *Diampoc v. Buenaventura* (G.R. No. 200383, March 19, 2018), muling pinagtibay ng Korte Suprema na ang isang taong pumipirma sa isang kontrata ay ipinagpapalagay na alam at nauunawaan ang nilalaman nito. Ipinaliwanag din ng Korte na kahit ang mga taong hindi marunong bumasa ay may pananagutang ipabasa at ipaunawa muna ang dokumento bago ito pirmahan.

💡 Legal Tip:

Huwag pumirma sa dokumentong hindi mo nababasa o nauunawaan. Magtanong, humingi ng paliwanag, o kumonsulta sa abogado kung kinakailangan bago pumirma.

⚖️ Mas mabuting umiwas sa problema kaysa lutasin ito sa hukuman.

Disclaimer: This post is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship.

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