Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Philippines

i worked in the UAE for 3 years and i got pregnant for my 1st child, so I decided to come back here in the Philippines for good. Unfortunately, I left some debts in Dubai from one of a local banks there. After some time, I received a letter from one of the law firms here in Manila demanding for a payment. I signed a check for that particular bank when I was in Dubai. Do they have any right to file any case against me eventhough I did not signed the check here in the Philippines? Please give me an advice. Thanks!


Asked on 5/06/11, 11:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE

If the check was issued and the same bounced in Dubai then the crime committed is in Dubai. This is on the assumption that bouncing check is punishable under Dubai law. However, your civil obligation will remain and the check is an evidence of your indebtedness. Thus, they can initiate the filing of a collection suit against you through the representation of this Philippine law firm.

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Answered on 5/07/11, 4:59 am


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