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Dark Fiber Lease in the Philippines: Rules for Capacity and Cable Agreements
Dark fiber lease in the Philippines sits outside public utility classification, but the agreement still needs the right legal treatment and regulatory checks.
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.
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.
Bangsamoro Education Code (BAA No. 18): Schools, Teachers, and Regulation
The Bangsamoro Education Code, BAA No. 18, governs schools, madaris, teachers, and learners across the BARMM as a subsystem of the national education system.
OSH Compliance in the Philippines: What Employers Must Prepare Under RA 11058
Occupational safety and health compliance in the Philippines means following RA 11058 and DOLE standards. Here is what covered workplaces must prepare.
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.
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.
Advertising Rules in the Philippines: Prohibited Claims and Standards
Advertising rules in the Philippines bar deceptive and unfair claims under the Consumer Act and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023. Here is how they work.
Franchise Quality Control in the Philippines: How Franchisors Enforce System Standards
Franchise quality control in the Philippines rests on contract and IP law. Learn how franchisors protect their system standards and marks under RA 8293.
Product Standards Certification in the Philippines: A Compliance Guide
Learn how product standards certification in the Philippines works under the Consumer Act and Republic Act No. 4109, from inspection to certification.
PAGCOR Remote Gaming Platform Regulatory Framework: What Operators Must Know
A plain-language guide to PAGCOR's Revised Regulatory Framework for the Remote Gaming Platform, covering who may operate, requirements, and standards.
Halal Certification in the Philippines: The Process Under RA 10817
Halal certification in the Philippines follows the process set by RA 10817: certification by an accredited body, compliance with standards, and registration.
Pawnshop and Remittance Compliance Under BSP Rules: A Practical Guide
Learn how BSP rules govern pawnshop and remittance compliance, from registration and reporting standards to penalties, records, and audits.
Maritime Labor Standards in the Philippines: How Seafarers Are Trained, Certified and Protected
Maritime labor standards in the Philippines cover STCW training, MARINA certification, medical fitness and manning agency rules that protect Filipino seafarers.
Online Marketplace Platform Liability in the Philippines: The Internet Transactions Act
How online marketplace platform liability works in the Philippines under the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 — primary, subsidiary, and solidary liability rules.
Agricultural Product Standards in the Philippines: Who Sets and Enforces Them
Agricultural product standards in the Philippines are set and enforced by the DA, DOH and LGUs under the Food Safety Act of 2013 and the Consumer Act.
Franchise Supply Chain and Sourcing Requirements in the Philippines
Understand franchise supply chain and sourcing requirements in the Philippines, from product standards to consumer protections under Philippine law.
Corporate Compliance Calendar Philippines: SEC, BIR, DOLE, NPC, LGU
A corporate compliance calendar for Philippine companies covering SEC, BIR, DOLE, NPC, and LGU deadlines, plus the rules behind each recurring filing.
OFW Employment Contract Philippines: POEA Rules and Standard Terms Explained
Understand the OFW employment contract Philippines POEA rules require, including standard terms, illegal recruitment, and worker protections under Philippine law.
PAGCOR Responsible Gaming Code of Practice: Requirements for Licensed Operators
The PAGCOR Responsible Gaming Code of Practice sets minimum standards for licensed operators, covering access limits, staff training, exclusion, and penalties.
Psychological Violence and Child Abuse: Defining the Boundaries of Harm Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when repeated abuse becomes psychological violence under RA 9262 and how child sexual abuse is penalized under RA 7610.
Upholding Moral Standards: Dismissal for Gross Immorality in the Judiciary
Court personnel face dismissal for gross immorality, even in private life, as the Supreme Court reaffirms exacting ethical standards.
Boundary Disputes and Local Government Authority: Caloocan v. Malabon
Supreme Court clarifies that boundary disputes between LGUs must first go through sanggunian settlement before courts can intervene.
Attorney's Fees in Seafarer Disability Claims: New Supreme Court Guidelines
The Supreme Court clarifies when attorney's fees may be awarded in seafarer disability cases, rejecting automatic grants and setting stricter standards.