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Cross-Border E-Commerce Philippines: Tax and Consumer Rules for Foreign Sellers
Selling online into the Philippines from abroad? Learn how VAT on digital services, e-marketplace rules, and SEC licensing apply to cross-border sellers.
Commercial Litigation in the Philippines: Timeline and Realistic Expectations for Foreign Companies
Understand the commercial litigation timeline in the Philippines for foreign companies, from filing to appeal, and what realistically affects how long a case takes.
Network Peering and Interconnection Agreements in the Philippines: A Legal Guide
Network peering and interconnection agreements in the Philippines are governed by the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, which requires fair and reasonable interconnection.
White-Collar Crime Defense in the Philippines: How Charges Are Filed and Fought
Facing white-collar crime charges in the Philippines? Learn how offenses like securities fraud and cybercrime are investigated, filed, and defended under Philippine law.
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.
Commercial Arbitration in the Philippines: Legal Framework Under RA 9285
Commercial arbitration in the Philippines is governed by RA 9285, which adopts the Model Law for international cases and the Arbitration Law for domestic ones.
Cybersecurity Program Requirements in the Philippines: What the Law Requires
Understand cybersecurity program requirements in the Philippines under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the DICT Act, including data retention and corporate duties.
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.
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.
Internet Transactions Act Compliance in the Philippines: What Online Sellers Must Know
Internet Transactions Act compliance in the Philippines requires online merchants, e-retailers, and e-marketplaces to follow RA 11967 rules on disclosures, redress, and data privacy.
Fintech Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules and Licensing
Fintech regulation in the Philippines is shaped by BSP rules, the E-Commerce Act, and the Data Privacy Act. Learn the key legal requirements here.
E-Commerce VAT in the Philippines: Rules for Online Sellers Under RA 12023
E-commerce VAT in the Philippines now covers digital services and online marketplaces. Learn who must register, withhold, and remit under RR No. 3-2025.
Franchise Tax Withholding in the Philippines: What Franchisees Must Know
Understand franchise tax withholding in the Philippines, from VAT and percentage tax to withholding tax on income payments to franchisors.
Night Shift Differential in the Philippines: Who Gets It and How Much
Learn how night shift differential pay is computed in the Philippines, who qualifies, and the exact percentage required by law.
Partner Fraud Investigation in the Philippines: A Joint Venture Guide
Investigating partner fraud in a Philippine joint venture? Learn the corporate remedies, cybercrime angles, and evidence rules that apply.
Cybercrime Liability in the Philippines: Offenses, Penalties, and Defenses
Cybercrime liability in the Philippines covers illegal access, fraud, identity theft, and online libel under RA 10175, with penalties and corporate fines.
Percentage Tax vs. VAT in the Philippines: Which Applies to Your Business?
Learn the difference between percentage tax and VAT in the Philippines, which businesses pay which, and how to comply.
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.
Cybersecurity Law in the Philippines: Compliance and Incident Response
Learn Philippine cybersecurity law compliance under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and Data Privacy Act, including penalties and incident response duties.
Data Subject Rights in the Philippines: Access, Correction, and Erasure
Know your data subject rights in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act: access, correction, erasure, and how to exercise them.
Digital Signatures and E-Signatures in the Philippines: Legal Validity
Understand the legal validity of digital and electronic signatures in the Philippines under the E-Commerce Act (RA 8792), including requirements and evidentiary rules.
Attorney-Client Loans Under the CPRA: When Borrowing From a Client Is Allowed
The Supreme Court clarifies when lawyers may borrow from clients under the CPRA, balancing ethical duties with legitimate commercial dealings.
Reasonable Doubt in Illegal Gambling: Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Cara y Cruz Case
Supreme Court acquits two men of illegal gambling under PD 1602, ruling that vague police testimony cannot overcome the presumption of innocence.
When a Surety Can Escape Liability: Overcoming the Presumption of Regularity
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when sureties can overcome the presumption of regularity attached to notarized continuing suretyship agreements.