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Baliwag Polytechnic College

Dalubhasaan Kong Mahal
1st Semester
A.Y. 2021 – 2022

DEPARTMENT: Institute of Business and Accountancy

COURSE CODE: BLW01

PROGRAM: Business Administration COURSE TITLE: Law on Obligations and Contracts

CREDIT: 3 Lectures/ 0 Laboratory PRE – REQUISITE: N/A

COURSE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION: Google Classroom Code: _________________

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals with the basic principles of law in relation to contracts and obligations. It involves discussion of the nature, sources, kinds and extinguishment of
obligations. The course deals, likewise, with the nature, elements, characteristics of contracts including defective contracts and other miscellaneous topics relevant to the
course.

COURSE REQUIREMENT/S:
 Online Attendance during scheduled class;
 Online Reports;
 Project (such as, but not limited to, Industry Study Presentation, Reaction Papers etc.);
 Quizzes;
 Assignments (such as, but not limited to, Research Works, Case Analysis etc.); and
 Major Examinations.
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COURSE EVALUATION/ GRADING SYSTEM:

Requirements Points
Class Participation 20%
Online Attendance 5%
Projects 10%
Quizzes/Assignment 25%
Major Examinations 40%
Total 100%
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
1. Understand the purpose and importance of law;
2. Understand the principles of law affecting the creation and negotiation of contracts and the corresponding obligations arising there from;
3. Describe the nature and classification of civil obligations and contracts and their application in everyday activities;
4. Appreciate the value these basic principles contribute to the development of a more socially responsible person;
5. Enable the student to integrate the value of honesty in applying the basic principles of law on contracts and obligations;
6. Enable the student to cultivate within himself an awareness of his responsibility about obligations and contracts.
7. Enable the student to react favorably and with integrity to situations that would require knowledge of the law on obligations and contracts;
8. Make decisions in accordance with the law on obligations and contracts. Be familiar with e-commerce implications for the accounting profession
COURSE POLICIES:
 The course instructor and the online learners will use the Google Classroom App and other applicable App for carrying out this course. Google Classroom App will be
used as a portfolio, while other Apps like Zoom App or Google Meet App can be used as tool for online face to face discussions as may be agreed upon by the instructor
and learners;
 The instructor will upload reading materials, lecture notes, written activities, examinations, etc. in the Google Classroom App and the learners should upload their
unplagiarized projects, assignments, reaction papers, research works, etc. in the same App which will be subjected to Originality Testing. These uploaded materials by
the instructor and the online learners shall be compiled in the “ePortfolio” to support an authentic evaluation and delivery of the course;
 Online attendance of the learners will be checked every online session. 30 minutes late will render the learner absent for the session. If the learner missed the session,
the learner will be responsible for what was discussed online by the instructor;
 Online learners should pass all the major exams;
 Online learners should attain satisfactory score for their online reports;
 Projects and assignments should be submitted and uploaded on time by the learners. Instructor reserves the right to reject projects and assignments that will be
submitted late or do not meet the standards expected to a student.
 The instructor and the online learners should observe mutual respect.
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ONLINE COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The online learners should have the responsibility to diligently
attend the online classes in the Google Classroom App;
2. The online learners should have the responsibility to pass the
quizzes and major examinations;
3. The online learners should have the responsibility to be ready for
their online reports;
4. The online learners should have the responsibility to submit and
upload all the required projects, assignments, reaction papers,
research works etc. in the Google Classroom which should not be
plagiarized;
5. The online learners should have the responsibility to obey and
follow all the instructions and guidelines of the instructor; and
6. The online learners should have the responsibility to respect
everyone in the institution.
COURSE CALENDAR
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PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTORRESPONSIBILITIES
1. The course instructor has the responsibility to upload reading
materials, lecture notes, written activities, examinations, etc. in
the Google Classroom App and to diligently attend the online
classes for the conduct of online discussions to clearly teach/guide
the students regarding the lessons;
2. He/she has the responsibility and accountability to record and
evaluate all the students’ performance and participation in the
Google Classroom;
3. He/she has the responsibility to assess the projects, assignments,
reaction papers, research works submitted and uploaded by the
students for Originality Testing and to give necessary feedbacks
for the same;
4. Prepare and give the online major examinations to the online
learners;
5. Compute the grades of the students pursuant to the course
evaluation and grading system of the institution; and
6. Advocate not only academic excellence but also integrity as a core
value of the institution.
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WEEK METHODS DUE DATE OF

CONTENT/PARTICULARS ASSESSMENT
NO. (ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS, etc.) SUBMISSION
( with RUBRICS)

INTRODUCTION AND COURSE

OVERVIEW

 New Mode of Studies

 Course Requirements
 Output and Manner of
Submission
 Attendance and its
Determination  Online Discussion
 Grading System (Orientation/Meet and Greet)
 For the Attendance during the online Assignment will be due
 Other Policies  Lecture Notes
discussion:
1  Online Discussion before the next session.
1. Attendance – 10%
 Assignment (such as, but not 2. Participation – 90%
limited to, Research Works/Case
INTRODUCTION TO LAW Analysis)

 Definition of Law
 4 Kinds of Law in General
 State Law
 Classification of State Laws
 Sources of Law in the Philippines
 The Law on Obligation and
Contracts

2 Assignment will be due

 Lecture Notes  For the Attendance during the online before the next session
GENERAL PROVISIONS  Online Discussion discussion:
(Art. 1156-1162)  Assignment (such as, but not 1. Attendance – 10%
limited to, Research Works/Case 2. Participation – 90%
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 Definition of Obligation  For the Assignment:

 Real Obligation vs. Personal 1. Completeness of Content – 50%
Obligation Analysis) 2. Timely Submission – 30%
 Essential Requisites of Obligation 3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
 Sources of Obligation

NATURE AND EFFECT OF OBLIGATION

(Art. 1163-1178)

 Negligence vs. Diligence

 Specific Thing vs. Generic Thing  For the Attendance during the online
 Lecture Notes
 Duties of Debtor discussion:
 Online Discussion
 Kinds of Fruits 1. Attendance – 10% Assignment will be due
 Assignment(such as, but not
3  Real Right vs. Personal Right 2. Participation – 90%
limited to, Research Works/Case before the next session
 Remedies of Creditor
Analysis)  For the Assignment:
 Kinds of Delay
 Breach of Obligation 1. Completeness of Content – 50%
 Fortuitous Event 2. Timely Submission – 30%
 Usurious Transactions 3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
 Transmissibility of Rights

Examination is based on the percentage of

4 MIDTERM EXAMINATION Online Examination Due after 1 Hour
correct answers.
5  Written Report Assignment will be due
DIFFERENT KINDS OF OBLIGATION  Online Report before the next session
(Art. 1179-1192)  Discussion
 Assignment (such as, but not
 Pure Obligation limited to, Research Works/Case
 Conditional Obligation  For the Attendance during the online
Analysis)
 Suspensive Condition vs. discussion:
1. Attendance – 10%
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Resolutory Condition
 Impossible Condition
 Positive Suspensive Condition
 Negative Suspensive Condition
 Kinds of Loss
DIFFERENT KINDS OF OBLIGATION
(Art. 1193-1206)
 Obligation with a Period
 Suspensive Period vs. Resolutory
Period
 Judicial Period vs. Contractual
6 1. Mastery – 50%
Period
 Alternative Obligations vs.
Facultative Obligation
7 Assignment will be due
DIFFERENT KINDS OF OBLIGATION
(Art. 1207-1230)
 Joint and Solidary Obligation
 Divisible and Indivisible
Obligation
 Obligation with a Penal Clause
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2. Participation – 90%
 For Online Report:
1. Mastery – 50%
2. Presentation – 50%
 For the Assignment:
1. Completeness of Content – 50%
2. Timely Submission – 30%
3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
 For the Attendance during the online
discussion:
1. Attendance – 10%
 Written Report
2. Participation – 90%
 Online Report
 For Online Report: Assignment will be due
 Discussion
 Assignment (Research Works/Case before the next session
2. Presentation – 50%
Analysis)
 For the Assignment:
1. Completeness of Content – 50%
2. Timely Submission – 30%
3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
 Lecture Notes  For the Attendance during the online before the next session
 Online Report discussion:
 Discussion 1. Attendance – 10%
 Assignment(such as, but not 2. Participation – 90%
limited to, Research Works/Case
Analysis)  For the Assignment:
1. Completeness of Content – 50%
2. Timely Submission – 30%
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EXTINGUISHMENT OF OBLIGATION
(Art. 1231-1304)
 Payment or Performance
 Loss of the Thing Due
8
 Condonation
 Confusion
 Compensation
 Novation
 Other Causes of Extinguishment
CONTRACTS
 Definition of Contract
 Elements of Contract
9  Characteristics of Contract
 Classifications of Contract
 Forms of Contract
 Reformation of Instrument
 Defective Contracts
10 FINAL EXAMINATION
MARYNELLE A. SALINAS-DE JESUS, LLB
Signature over Printed Name
Course Professor/Instructor
 Lecture Notes
 Online Discussion
 Assignment(such as, but not
limited to, Research Works/Case
Analysis)
 Written Report
 Online Report Discussion
 Online Quiz
 Assignment (Research Works/Case
Analysis)
Online Examination
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3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
 For the Attendance during the online
discussion:
1. Attendance – 10%
2. Participation – 90%
Assignment will be due
before the next session
 For the Assignment:
1. Completeness of Content – 50%
2. Timely Submission – 30%
3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
 For the Attendance during the online
discussion:
1. Attendance – 10%
2. Participation – 90% Assignment will be due
before the next session
 For the Assignment:
1. Completeness of Content – 50%
2. Timely Submission – 30%
3. Clarity of Presentation – 20 %
Examination is based on the percentage of Due after 1 Hour
correct answers.
______________________________
Date Submitted
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MARY ANN R. VILLENA Ed.D. ______________________________

Signature over Printed Name Date Approved
Chair/Syllabus Committee

__________________________
_MA. SOCORRO N. BARTOLOME, CPA, MBA_ Date Approved by the Program Director
Signature over Printed Name
Program Director

_FELIPE CARLO O. CLARIN, MBA_ ______________________________

Signature over Printed Name Date Approved by the Dean
Dean

___________________________ ______________________________
Signature over Printed Name Date Approved by the VPAR
Vice President for Academic and Research