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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
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Fintech Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules and Licensing
Fintech regulation in the Philippines is shaped by BSP rules, the E-Commerce Act, and the Data Privacy Act. Learn the key legal requirements here.
BARMM Internal Revenue Share: How the Bangsamoro Share Is Computed
How is the BARMM internal revenue share computed? Learn the 70-30 sharing rule, the five-year transition, and the VAT incremental revenue split.
Copyright Registration in the Philippines: How Protection Works Under RA 8293
Copyright registration in the Philippines is optional — protection attaches from creation under RA 8293. Learn how registration and deposit with the IPO work.
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.
BIR Form 1709: Who Must File the Related Party Transactions Form
BIR Form 1709, the Related Party Transaction Form, must be filed by large taxpayers, certain incentive-earning and loss-making taxpayers, and their related parties.
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.
Cross-Border Loan from a Foreign Parent to a Philippine Subsidiary: BSP Rules
How a cross-border loan from a foreign parent to a Philippine subsidiary works under BSP foreign exchange rules, including registration and reporting.
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.
BSP Circular 1160: Financial Consumer Protection Rules for Banks and E-Money Issuers
BSP Circular 1160 implements the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act, setting the consumer protection rules that banks and other BSP-supervised institutions must follow.
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.