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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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Setting Up a Business in the Philippines as a Chinese Investor: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide for Chinese investors setting up a business in the Philippines, covering incorporation, foreign ownership rules, and BSP registration.
Data Residency in the Philippines: When Data Must Stay and When It May Move
Philippine data residency requirements explained: the Data Privacy Act does not force local storage, but sets rules on cross-border processing and accountability.
Transfer Pricing Thresholds Philippines: When Documentation Becomes Mandatory
Transfer pricing thresholds in the Philippines determine when a taxpayer must prepare Transfer Pricing Documentation. Learn the peso limits and who must file.
Product Registration for Imported Goods in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how product registration for imported goods in the Philippines works under the Consumer Act and the FDA Act, and what importers must do before selling.
Fractional General Counsel in the Philippines: How Part-Time GCs Work
A fractional general counsel in the Philippines gives companies senior in-house legal oversight part-time, without the cost of a full-time hire.
COA Audit Findings and Government Contractors in the Philippines
What COA audit findings mean for government contractors in the Philippines, including accountability rules, blacklisting risk, and the Ombudsman's role.
Corporate Investigation in the Philippines: How Companies Conduct Internal Probes
A corporate investigation in the Philippines must respect the Revised Corporation Code, the Labor Code, and the Data Privacy Act. Here is how internal probes work.
Patent Application Philippines: Requirements, Process, and Timeline
Filing a patent application in the Philippines? Learn the requirements, step-by-step process, and timeline under the Intellectual Property Code.
BOI Registration and Investment Incentives in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how BOI registration works and what investment incentives in the Philippines a registered enterprise can claim under the law.
Outsourced General Counsel in the Philippines: When and Why to Hire One
Outsourced general counsel in the Philippines gives growing companies in-house legal firepower without a full-time hire. Here is when it makes sense.
Legal AI for In-House Counsel in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Legal AI for in-house counsel in the Philippines can speed up contracts and compliance, but data privacy rules under the Data Privacy Act still apply.
Percentage Tax vs. VAT in the Philippines: Which Applies to Your Business?
Learn the difference between percentage tax and VAT in the Philippines, which businesses pay which, and how to comply.
Corporate Rehabilitation and Receivership in the Philippines: How FRIA Works
Corporate rehabilitation and receivership in the Philippines is governed by the Financial Rehabilitation and Insolvency Act (FRIA) of 2010. Here is how it works.
Master Franchise Agreement Philippines: How Master Franchising Works
A master franchise agreement in the Philippines lets a master franchisee sub-franchise a brand within a territory. Learn how it works and what Philippine law requires.
Unlawful Detainer vs. Forcible Entry in the Philippines: Ejectment Cases Explained
Unlawful detainer vs forcible entry in the Philippines: learn the key differences, who files what, and how ejectment cases work.
Direct Hiring of OFWs in the Philippines: Rules and Prohibitions
Learn the rules on direct hiring of OFWs in the Philippines, including prohibited acts, illegal recruitment penalties, and how to verify licensed agencies.
One Person Corporation (OPC) in the Philippines: Requirements and Registration
Learn the requirements for a One Person Corporation (OPC) in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including the registration process.
PAGCOR Sports Betting License in the Philippines: Accreditation Framework for Operators
How PAGCOR accredits sports betting service providers in the Philippines — SEC registration, capital, fees, cash bonds, and the path to a gaming license.
The E-Commerce Act (R.A. 8792) in the Philippines, Explained
Understand R.A. 8792, the Philippine E-Commerce Act: legal recognition of electronic documents, signatures, and contracts under Philippine law.
Bad Beat Jackpot Guidelines in the Philippines: PAGCOR Rules Explained
Understand the PAGCOR Bad Beat Jackpot guidelines in the Philippines — qualifying hands, jackpot rake, payouts, taxes, and operator requirements.
Intestate Succession and Legitime in the Philippines: Who Inherits
Understand intestate succession in the Philippines, how legitime protects compulsory heirs, and who inherits when there is no will.
Cyberlibel in the Philippines: What R.A. 10175 Covers
Cyberlibel in the Philippines is punishable under R.A. 10175. Learn what the law covers, who can be held liable, and the penalties involved.
Stock vs. Non-Stock Corporations in the Philippines: Key Differences
Understand the key differences between stock and non-stock corporations in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including ownership, governance, and profit distribution.
How to Register a Corporation in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to register a corporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, from name reservation to SEC issuance of the certificate of incorporation.