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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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FDA License to Operate in the Philippines: Who Needs One and How to Apply
Who needs an FDA license to operate in the Philippines? Learn which establishments must secure an LTO before manufacturing, importing, or selling health products.
AI Governance in the Philippines: What Organizations Must Put in Place
Building AI governance in the Philippines starts with Data Privacy Act compliance, NPC registration, and security measures for automated processing.
Electric Vehicle Incentives in the Philippines: EVIDA Rules and Compliance
Electric vehicle incentives in the Philippines come from EVIDA and the CREATE law. Learn the fiscal perks, fleet rules, and compliance duties.
Investment Incentives for Foreign Manufacturers in the Philippines
Foreign manufacturers in the Philippines can access income tax holidays, duty-free imports, and VAT zero-rating through registered incentives.
Reverse Charge VAT on Digital Services in the Philippines: How It Works
Understand the reverse charge VAT mechanism on digital services in the Philippines: who withholds, when to remit, and what buyers must do under RR No. 3-2025.
Constructive Dismissal in the Philippines: What It Is and How to Prove It
Constructive dismissal in the Philippines occurs when an employer makes work conditions unbearable, forcing resignation. Learn how to prove it.
CREATE MORE Act Incentives Philippines: What Registered Enterprises Actually Get
Understand the CREATE MORE Act incentives in the Philippines, including VAT zero-rating rules for registered business enterprises and their local suppliers.
Privacy Impact Assessment in the Philippines: When It's Required
Learn when a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is required in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR.
Food Import Clearance Philippines: FDA and Customs Requirements
Food import clearance Philippines: learn the FDA registration, license to operate, and Customs requirements before importing food into the Philippines.
Food Additives Regulation Philippines: How the FDA and Food Safety Act Govern Additives and Contaminants
Food additives regulation in the Philippines is governed by the FDA Act of 2009 and the Food Safety Act of 2013, which set standards and contaminant limits.
Automated Election System Philippines: Rules, Recounts and Safeguards
Learn how the automated election system in the Philippines works under RA 9369, including source code review, testing, transmission and vote counting rules.
BSP Circular No. 1166: Electronic Money Regulations in the Philippines Explained
BSP Circular No. 1166 governs electronic money issuance and e-money issuers in the Philippines. Learn the rules on liquidity, capital, and consumer protection.
Doing Business License Philippines: A Foreign Investor's Registration Path
A doing business license in the Philippines starts with SEC or DTI registration, then local permits. Here is the step-by-step path for foreign investors.
AML Compliance Program in the Philippines: What the Law Requires
Building an anti-money laundering compliance program in the Philippines? Learn the required MLPP, risk assessment, and due diligence rules.
Trademark Registration in the Philippines for Franchise Networks
Register your franchise trademark in the Philippines with the IPO: file under the Intellectual Property Code, secure your mark, and license it to franchisees.
Bareboat Charter in the Philippines: Registration and Rules Under RA 9295
Understand bareboat charter in the Philippines, how chartered vessels are registered with MARINA, and the rules on foreign vessels under RA 9295.
Legal Hold and Document Preservation in the Philippines: A Compliance Guide
Learn how legal hold and document preservation work in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act, including retention limits and litigation duties.
Interest Deduction Limit on Shareholder Loans in the Philippines
Understand the interest deduction limit on shareholder loans in the Philippines, how the rules apply to related-party financing, and what borrowers must document.
Financing Company Registration Philippines: SEC Rules and Capital Requirements
Financing company registration in the Philippines requires SEC approval and paid-up capital under the Financing Company Act of 1998. Here is the process.
Registered Business Enterprise Local Tax: The 2% RBELT Under the CREATE MORE Act
Understand the registered business enterprise local tax in the Philippines, how the 2% RBELT works under CREATE MORE, and who may qualify for it.
Blacklisting of Government Contractors in the Philippines: Causes and Defenses
Blacklisting bars a contractor and its affiliates from all government procurement. Learn how the penalty works under the IRR of RA 12009 and how to respond.
Shipbuilding and Repair Contracts in the Philippines: Key Protections
Understand shipbuilding and ship repair contracts in the Philippines under Republic Act No. 9295, from MARINA accreditation to VAT incentives and vessel import rules.
AI Training Data and Copyright in the Philippines: What the IP Code Says
How does Philippine copyright law apply to AI training data? Learn what the Intellectual Property Code protects and what it leaves unanswered.
POGO Closure in the Philippines: Options for Displaced Licensees
POGO closure in the Philippines leaves licensees weighing their options. Learn how PAGCOR cancellation works and what displaced operators can do next.