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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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Invoice-Based System in the Philippines: Official Receipts After EOPT
The invoice-based system in the Philippines replaced official receipts as primary evidence of sales under the Ease of Paying Taxes Act. Here is how it works.
BPO Labor Compliance in the Philippines: Shift Work, Overtime, and Health Rules
BPO labor compliance in the Philippines covers night-shift pay, overtime, and workplace safety rules. Learn what employers and employees must follow.
How to File an Estafa Case in the Philippines
Learn how to file an estafa case in the Philippines, including the legal basis, evidence needed, and the step-by-step process.
Operators of Payment System Registration Rules Under BSP Circular No. 1191
Learn the BSP registration rules for operators of payment systems under the MORPS, including who must register, how, and what compliance requires.
How to Protest a BIR Tax Assessment in the Philippines
Learn the step-by-step procedure to protest a BIR tax assessment in the Philippines, including deadlines, required documents, and remedies under the NIRC.
Quasi-Banking License Philippines: What NBQBs Are and How They Are Regulated
A quasi-banking license in the Philippines allows a non-bank to borrow funds from the public. Learn who qualifies, what the BSP requires, and what happens on failure.
Secondment and Interim Counsel Arrangements in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Understand how secondment and interim counsel arrangements work in the Philippines, including the ethical rules that govern borrowed lawyers and compliance teams.
Service Incentive Leave in the Philippines: Who Is Entitled to 5 Days
Service incentive leave Philippines: learn who gets 5 paid days, who is exempt, and how unused leave is paid.
Non-Compete Clause Philippines: Enforceability and Rules for Employees
Is a non-compete clause in the Philippines enforceable? Learn the rules on non-compete and non-solicitation clauses under Philippine law and contracts.
Foreign Exchange Regulations Philippines: BSP Rules and Reporting Duties
Foreign exchange regulations in the Philippines are issued by the BSP under its FX Manual. Learn the reporting standards, penalties, and compliance duties.
Campaign Finance Reports in the Philippines: Who Files What
Campaign finance report Philippines: learn who must file, what records to keep, and the BIR registration rules for candidates, parties, and party-list groups.
Industrial Estate or Economic Zone in the Philippines: How to Choose
Choosing an industrial estate or economic zone in the Philippines? Learn how PEZA-registered ECOZONES differ, the incentives, and the site criteria.
Intra-Corporate Dispute in the Philippines: Jurisdiction and Remedies
An intra-corporate dispute in the Philippines falls under the Regional Trial Court, not the SEC. Learn what counts as an intra-corporate dispute and the remedies.
VAT Zero-Rating for Export Enterprises in the Philippines: Rules and Requirements
Learn how VAT zero-rating works for export enterprises in the Philippines, including the 70% export sales threshold, covered sales, and refund rules.
Joint Venture Agreement Philippines: How to Structure One Under the Revised Corporation Code
A joint venture agreement in the Philippines can be unincorporated or set up as a corporation. Learn how control, shares, and boards are structured.
Work Visa for Foreign Nationals in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
How foreign nationals can legally work in the Philippines: the employment permit, the prearranged employment visa, and the steps employers must take.
Corporate Compliance Program in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Companies
Learn how to build a corporate compliance program in the Philippines, covering SEC registration, corporate governance, and anti-graft rules under Philippine law.
Data Center Decommissioning in the Philippines: A Data Privacy Guide
Data center decommissioning in the Philippines requires secure disposal of personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules.
Power Supply Agreement Philippines: How Data Centers Secure Electricity
A power supply agreement in the Philippines sits within the Electric Power Industry Reform Act framework. Here is how supply, open access, and ERC rules work.
Ship Repair Contract Philippines: Rules for Shipyards and Vessel Owners
A ship repair contract in the Philippines is governed by Republic Act No. 9295, which defines ship repair and regulates MARINA-registered ship repairers.
OFW Illegal Dismissal Abroad: Remedies and Money Claims Under Philippine Law
Illegally dismissed abroad? Learn the remedies for OFW illegal dismissal, from NLRC money claims to DMW legal assistance and repatriation.
Transmission Line Easements in the Philippines: Rights, Compensation, and Limits
Understand transmission line easements in the Philippines: who may exercise eminent domain, how rights-of-way are acquired, and how just compensation works.
Payment Gateway Agreement in the Philippines: Key Terms and Rules
Understand payment gateway agreements in the Philippines, the BSP rules under the National Payment Systems Act, and how to resolve payment disputes.
Corporate Compliance Calendar Philippines: SEC, BIR, DOLE and NPC Deadlines
Track your Philippine corporate compliance calendar: SEC reportorial requirements, BIR registration and invoicing rules, DOLE reports, and NPC data privacy duties.