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Franchise Financing in the Philippines: Banks, Leases, and Security Arrangements
Franchise financing in the Philippines combines bank loans, equipment leases, and security arrangements governed by the Civil Code and the Revised Corporation Code.
Data Breach Notification Deadline in the Philippines: NPC Rules and Requirements
What is the data breach notification deadline in the Philippines? Learn the NPC's 72-hour rule, who must report, and how notification works under the Data Privacy Act.
Contract Lifecycle Management for Philippine Legal Teams: A Practical Guide
Contract lifecycle management in the Philippines helps legal teams draft, review, and track contracts while complying with the Revised Corporation Code and Civil Code.
Sensitive Personal Information in the Philippines: Stricter Rules Under the Data Privacy Act
Sensitive personal information in the Philippines covers race, health, education, genetic data, and government-issued numbers, and the Data Privacy Act applies stricter rules to it.
DOLE Compliance Inspection in the Philippines: What Employers Face
A DOLE compliance inspection in the Philippines checks employer compliance with labor laws. Know the rules, the employer's duties, and how to prepare.
Union and Collective Bargaining Rules for Employers in the Philippines
What Philippine labor law says about workers' right to organize and bargain collectively, and what employers must respect under the Labor Code.
Data Processing Agreement in the Philippines: What the DPA and Its IRR Require
A data processing agreement in the Philippines is governed by the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, which require written outsourcing terms and impose duties on processors.
VAT Zero-Rating for PEZA Locators in the Philippines: How It Works
Understand VAT zero-rating for PEZA locators in the Philippines: which local purchases and services qualify, and how the rules changed under RA 12066.
Maritime Labor Standards in the Philippines: How Seafarers Are Trained, Certified and Protected
Maritime labor standards in the Philippines cover STCW training, MARINA certification, medical fitness and manning agency rules that protect Filipino seafarers.
Nominee Shareholding in the Philippines: Anti-Dummy Law Risks Explained
Nominee shareholding in the Philippines carries real anti-dummy law risk. Learn how the Anti-Dummy Law works and why it makes dummies dangerous.
Franchisee Employment Obligations in the Philippines: What Franchisors and Franchisees Must Know
Understand franchisee employment obligations in the Philippines, including the employer-employee test, Labor Code duties, and compliance risks for franchise networks.
Shareholders' Agreements in the Philippines: What They Can and Cannot Do
A shareholders agreement in the Philippines works within the Revised Corporation Code — here is what it can cover and where the limits lie.
Legal Secondment in the Philippines: How It Works for In-House Teams
Legal secondment in the Philippines lets companies borrow a lawyer's services temporarily — here is how secondment works and what it requires.
Data Protection Officer Philippines: Appointment and Duties Under the DPA
Learn the data protection officer Philippines requirements, including appointment criteria and duties under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR.
Seafarer Employment Contract in the Philippines: What the DMW Rules Require
A seafarer employment contract in the Philippines is a DMW-approved written agreement. Learn what it must contain and who may process it.
Terminating Employees in the Philippines: The Legal Process Employers Must Follow
Learn the legal process for terminating employees in the Philippines, including just and authorized causes, due process, and how to avoid litigation.
Whistleblower Policy in the Philippines: Protected Disclosures and the Law
A whistleblower policy in the Philippines is a company framework for reporting wrongdoing safely. Learn how protected disclosures work under Philippine law.
Election Gun Ban Philippines: Rules, Checkpoints, and What Voters Should Know
Learn how the election gun ban works in the Philippines, who is covered, what happens at COMELEC checkpoints, and the rules on carrying firearms during elections.
Franchise vs License in the Philippines: Key Differences Explained
Franchise vs license in the Philippines: learn how each contract differs, what Philippine law says, and which structure fits your business expansion.
Crypto Asset Service Providers in the Philippines: SEC Registration and Rules
How the SEC regulates crypto asset service providers in the Philippines under the Securities Regulation Code, and what registration and licensing rules apply.
Edge Computing Regulation in the Philippines: A Legal Primer
Edge computing regulation in the Philippines turns on telecom franchise rules, DICT policy, and public service law. Here is how the framework applies.
E-Commerce VAT in the Philippines: Rules for Online Sellers Under RA 12023
E-commerce VAT in the Philippines now covers digital services and online marketplaces. Learn who must register, withhold, and remit under RR No. 3-2025.
Casino Investment in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors can enter the Philippine casino industry through PAGCOR licensing, but the rules on operator qualifications and foreign equity must be checked first.
Bid Protest in the Philippines: Grounds, Forum, and Deadlines Under RA 12009
A bid protest in the Philippines lets a bidder question a procurement decision. Learn the grounds, the forum, and the deadlines under RA 12009.