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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.
PAGCOR Gaming Site Regulatory Manual: Bingo and Electronic Games Compliance
The PAGCOR Gaming Site Regulatory Manual governs bingo and electronic games operations. Learn what the GSRM requires of gaming site operators.
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.
Bangsamoro Administrative Code (BAA No. 13): What It Governs
The Bangsamoro Administrative Code or BAA No. 13 prescribes the structure, powers, and procedures of the BARMM government. Here is what it covers.
AML Compliance for Philippine Gaming Operators: PAGCOR and RA 11930 Rules
Learn AML compliance requirements for Philippine gaming operators, including PAGCOR rules and RA 11930 reporting duties under the AMLA.
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.
Philippine Franchise International Expansion: Master Franchise and Export Rules
Philippine franchise international expansion involves a master franchise agreement, IP licensing rules, and BSP foreign exchange registration for inbound royalties.
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.
Foreign Exchange Rules for Foreign Investors in the Philippines
Foreign exchange rules for foreign investors in the Philippines: BSP registration, reporting deadlines, and penalties under Circular No. 1197 explained.
Executive Separation Agreements in the Philippines: Structuring a Clean Exit
An executive separation agreement in the Philippines defines the terms of a corporate officer's exit, covering separation pay, quitclaims, and release from liability.
Employment Contract Philippines Foreign Employer: Rules Filipino Workers Must Know
An employment contract in the Philippines with a foreign employer must follow Philippine labor rules on recruitment, wages, and deployment. Here is how.
E-Marketplace VAT Withholding in the Philippines Under RA 12023
Learn how e-marketplace VAT withholding in the Philippines works under RA 12023 and RR No. 3-2025, including who withholds, when, and how much.
Long-Term Land Lease in the Philippines for Foreign Investors: Rules Under RA 12252
Foreign investors may lease private land in the Philippines for up to 99 years under Republic Act No. 12252, subject to registration and investment rules.