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Seafarer Employment Contract in the Philippines: Key Terms and Rules
What terms must a seafarer employment contract in the Philippines contain? Learn the DMW rules on Department-approved contracts, manning agencies, and more.
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.
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.
Expatriate Secondment in the Philippines: Contracts and Compliance Rules
Planning an expatriate secondment in the Philippines? Learn the employment permit, contract, and compliance rules under the Labor Code and its IRR.
SaaS Agreements in the Philippines: Key Clauses for Buyers and Vendors
Understand SaaS agreement Philippines rules: how the Electronic Commerce Act validates cloud contracts, e-signatures, and service provider liability.
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.
Corporate Legal Retainer in the Philippines: What Coverage Should Include
A corporate legal retainer in the Philippines gives companies ongoing counsel for governance, contracts, and compliance. Learn how to structure coverage.
Selling Technology to the Philippine Government: Procurement Basics
Selling technology to the Philippine government? Learn how procurement rules under RA 12009 govern eligibility, bidding, and contracts with agencies.
Bid Security and Performance Security in Philippine Government Contracts
Understand bid security and performance security in Philippine government procurement under RA 12009 and its IRR, including their purpose and key rules.
Contract Lifecycle Management for Philippine Legal Teams: A Practical Guide
Contract lifecycle management in the Philippines helps legal teams draft, review, and track contracts while complying with the Revised Corporation Code and Civil Code.
Variation Orders in Philippine Government Contracts: What Contractors Must Know
A variation order in a Philippine government contract changes the work, cost, or time of an ongoing project. Learn how the procurement law governs these changes.
Disputes with Philippine Government Agencies and LGUs Over Contracts
Facing a dispute with a Philippine government agency or LGU over a contract? Learn how procurement rules, LGU powers, and remedies shape your case.
Supply Chain and Supplier Contracts in Philippine Manufacturing: A Legal Guide
Understand how Philippine law governs supply chain and supplier contracts in manufacturing, from corporate capacity to consumer protection rules.
EPC Contracts in the Philippines: How Build-to-Suit Risk Is Allocated
An EPC contract in the Philippines allocates design, procurement, and construction risk to one contractor. Here is how Philippine law governs that arrangement.
Outsourcing Contracts in the Philippines: BPO Risk Allocation Guide
Learn how Philippine law allocates risk in BPO and outsourcing contracts, from data privacy rules on subcontracting to electronic contract validity.
Anti-Graft Compliance in Philippine Government Contracts: Key Rules
Anti-graft compliance in Philippine government contracts rests on Republic Act No. 3019, the Ombudsman Act, and the Government Procurement Reform Act.
Charterparty and Bill of Lading in the Philippines: How Shipping Contracts Work
Understand how charterparties and bills of lading work under Philippine shipping law, including MARINA rules on domestic carriers and cargo liability.
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.
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.
Software License Agreement Philippines: Key Clauses to Include
Learn the key clauses a software license agreement in the Philippines must have, based on Civil Code rules on contracts and obligations.
Job Offer Accepted but Withdrawn Before Start Date: The Aragones Ruling on Perfected Employment Contracts
A job offer accepted is a perfected employment contract. Learn the Supreme Court's ruling in Aragones v. Alltech and what it means for employers and employees.
Unwarranted Benefits Local Officials Liability FOR Illegal Insurance Agreements IN Pagsanjan
Supreme Court clarifies liability under Section 3(e) for mayors and councilors in illegal insurance contracts without public bidding.
Graft and Corruption: Navigating Good Faith in Philippine Government Contracts
The Supreme Court acquits engineers of graft for lack of evident bad faith, but orders restitution for a phantom fence project.
Solidary Liability in Construction Contracts: When LWUA Shares Responsibility
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when LWUA can be held solidarily liable with water districts for construction contract obligations.