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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.
DTI Consumer Complaint in the Philippines: How to File and What Happens Next
File a DTI consumer complaint in the Philippines the right way: where to go, what to prepare, and how the Consumer Act protects you from unsafe or unfair sellers.
DTI Franchise Registration in the Philippines: What the Law Actually Requires
DTI franchise registration in the Philippines is a common search — but business name registration is not franchise registration. Here is what the law actually requires.
DTI and BIR Registration for an Online Seller in the Philippines
How online sellers in the Philippines register with the DTI and the BIR, including deadlines, certificates, invoicing, and posting rules under RR No. 7-2024.
Franchise Disclosure Requirements in the Philippines: What to Know Before DTI Registration
Understand franchise disclosure requirements in the Philippines before DTI registration, including the rules that protect franchisees under the Consumer Act.
Contractor Licensing in the Philippines: PCAB vs. DTI Jurisdiction Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies that PCAB, not DTI, has jurisdiction over complaints against unlicensed contractors in the Philippines.
Conditional Release of Imports: Supreme Court Upholds DTI Rules on Testing and Certification
The Supreme Court upholds DTI's conditional release rules for imported goods, clarifying testing and certification requirements under Philippine law.
Navigating Procedural Requirements and Due Process in Philippine Consumer Complaints
A look at how the Supreme Court balanced procedural rules and due process in consumer complaints before the DTI.
Unmasking Deceptive Sales Tactics: Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Protection in Aowa Case
The Supreme Court affirms DTI's closure order against Aowa for deceptive sales schemes, strengthening consumer protection under the Consumer Act.