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Illegal Recruitment Liability of Officers and Principals in the Philippines
Who is criminally and civilly liable for illegal recruitment in the Philippines? Learn how RA 10022 holds agency officers, principals and agents accountable.
Gaming Licence Suspension and Revocation in the Philippines: How PAGCOR Sanctions Licensed Casinos
A PAGCOR gaming licence may be suspended or revoked for serious or repeated violations. Learn the grounds, the due process, and the penalties involved.
Employee Data Privacy Philippines: Employer's Guide to the Data Privacy Act
Learn how the Data Privacy Act of 2012 protects employee data in the Philippines and what employers must do to comply.
NTC CPCN Requirements in the Philippines: Process for Telecom Franchise Holders
Learn the NTC CPCN requirements in the Philippines, from the franchise requirement under RA 7925 to the five-year minimum term and NTC conditions.
Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: What the Contract Must Cover
A franchise agreement in the Philippines sets the rules for using a brand and system. Learn the key terms, IP licences, and corporate rules involved.
Franchise Disclosure Document in the Philippines: What Franchisors Must Disclose
A franchise disclosure document in the Philippines is not governed by a single franchise law. Learn what franchisors must disclose under Philippine law.
Recruitment Agency Branch License in the Philippines: DMW Rules for Branches and Extension Offices
A recruitment agency branch license in the Philippines requires separate DMW authority before operating outside your registered address. Here is how it works.
Union Organizing in the Philippines: Employer Rights and Legal Boundaries
Union organizing in the Philippines limits employer rights: the employer is a bystander in certification elections and cannot oppose union registration. Know the rules.
Cargo Damage and Loss Claims in the Philippines: Your Rights Against a Domestic Ship Operator
Learn how to pursue a cargo damage claim in the Philippines, including the ship operator's compulsory insurance coverage and MARINA complaint remedies.
Nuisance Candidate Petitions in the Philippines: How COMELEC Rules on Nuisance Candidates
A nuisance candidate petition in the Philippines asks COMELEC to strike a name off the ballot. Learn who may file, when, and how the ruling works.
Digital Bank Licensing in the Philippines: BSP Circulars 1105 and 1154
How BSP Circular 1105 and Circular 1154 govern digital bank licensing in the Philippines, from the P1.0 billion capital rule to the application process.
Tolling Agreement Philippines: How Manufacturing Tolls Work Under Philippine Law
A tolling agreement in the Philippines lets a brand owner have goods manufactured by another firm. Learn how toll manufacturing works under Philippine law.
How to Conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment in the Philippines
Learn how to conduct a privacy impact assessment in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, from risk mapping to safeguards.
Vessel Arrest and Maritime Liens in the Philippines: What Shipowners and Creditors Should Know
Vessel arrest and maritime liens in the Philippines explained: how creditors secure claims against ships and what Philippine law says about admiralty jurisdiction.
Network Peering and Interconnection Agreements in the Philippines: A Legal Guide
Network peering and interconnection agreements in the Philippines are governed by the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, which requires fair and reasonable interconnection.
Power Wheeling and Open Access for Data Centers in the Philippines
Power wheeling lets Philippine data centers choose their electricity supplier using transmission and distribution wires. Here is how open access works under EPIRA.
Employee Handbook Requirements in the Philippines: What Must Be Included
Employee handbook requirements in the Philippines: what Philippine labor law requires employers to include, and what to leave out of your company policy manual.
Investment Priorities Plan Philippines: Which Activities Qualify Under RA 5186
The Investment Priorities Plan Philippines framework under RA 5186 lists preferred and pioneer areas of investment that qualify registered enterprises for tax incentives.
Capital Equipment Duty Exemption in the Philippines: Who Qualifies and How
Learn how the capital equipment duty exemption in the Philippines works under the Tax Code, who qualifies, and the conditions for duty-free importation.
Contract Growing Agreement Philippines: Rules for Growers and Companies
A contract growing agreement in the Philippines lets a company supply inputs and buy your harvest. Learn how the law treats these grower and service contracts.
Expanded Withholding Tax in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Payors
Expanded withholding tax in the Philippines is a creditable tax withheld at source on certain income payments. Learn the rates, rules, and duties of withholding agents.
Illegal Gambling vs PAGCOR in the Philippines: Where's the Line?
Understand the line between illegal gambling and PAGCOR-regulated gaming in the Philippines, including what makes betting operations lawful.
Automotive Manufacturing in the Philippines: Licensing and Incentives
Automotive manufacturing in the Philippines requires BOI or PEZA registration, a certificate of registration, and compliance with tax and customs rules to enjoy incentives.
VAT on Digital Services in the Philippines: What RA 12023 Requires
VAT on digital services in the Philippines now covers nonresident providers at 12% under RA 12023 and RR No. 3-2025. Here is how the rules work.