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Enforcing a Contract in the Philippines as a Foreign Company: What You Need to Know
How a foreign company can enforce a contract in the Philippines: jurisdiction, the governing law rule under the Civil Code, and the practical steps to take.
Vessel Arrest and Maritime Liens in the Philippines: What Shipowners and Creditors Should Know
Vessel arrest and maritime liens in the Philippines explained: how creditors secure claims against ships and what Philippine law says about admiralty jurisdiction.
IoT Device Regulation in the Philippines: Which Laws and Agencies Apply
IoT device regulation in the Philippines involves the DICT, the NTC, and consumer protection rules. Learn which laws and agencies govern connected devices.
Industrial Dispute Prevention in the Philippines: How Plants Avoid Labor Conflicts
Learn how Philippine manufacturing plants prevent industrial disputes through lawful employment practices, worker rights, and Labor Code compliance.
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.
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.
Franchise Transfer in the Philippines: Consent, Requirements, and Process
Learn how franchise transfer works in the Philippines, including the consent requirement, contract restrictions, and the corporate approvals needed to assign rights.
Public Services Act and Foreign Ownership: What Changed Under RA 11659
The Public Services Act foreign ownership rules changed under RA 11659. Learn which sectors stay restricted to Filipinos and which are now open to foreign investors.
Sensitive Personal Information in the Philippines: Stricter Rules Under the Data Privacy Act
Sensitive personal information in the Philippines covers race, health, education, genetic data, and government-issued numbers, and the Data Privacy Act applies stricter rules to it.
Edge Computing Regulation in the Philippines: A Legal Primer
Edge computing regulation in the Philippines turns on telecom franchise rules, DICT policy, and public service law. Here is how the framework applies.
Export Documentation Philippines: Requirements and Certification Steps
Export documentation in the Philippines starts with the export declaration under the CMTA, plus clearances for regulated or restricted goods before shipment.
DICT Data Center Regulations in the Philippines: What R.A. 10844 Says
What DICT rules apply to data centers and cloud infrastructure in the Philippines? Learn the DICT's mandate over ICT infrastructure and critical systems.
PAGCOR Player Exclusion and the National Database of Restricted Persons Explained
Learn how PAGCOR player exclusion works through the National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP), who may be excluded, and how the system is accessed.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions in the Philippines: A Guide to the Negative List
Learn how the Philippine Constitution and the Foreign Investments Act restrict foreign ownership, and how the Negative List works.
Trafficking Conviction Upheld Despite Acquittal on Child Prostitution Charges
Supreme Court affirms trafficking conviction even where child prostitution charges fail for lack of proof of minority, clarifying key evidentiary rules.
Drug Sale and Use Convictions Upheld Under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
The Supreme Court affirms convictions for illegal sale and use of marijuana, clarifying key rules under RA 9165 on buy-bust operations and drug testing.
Upholding Integrity: Lawyers' Duty to Avoid Conflicts of Interest and Maintain Professional Conduct
Supreme Court reminds lawyers of fiduciary duty to clients and firm, ruling on conflict of interest and professional conduct in A.C. No. 13986.
Double Jeopardy and Parental Rape: What the Supreme Court Clarified in G.R. No. 262846
The Supreme Court clarifies double jeopardy in criminal appeals and affirms a father's rape conviction in G.R. No. 262846.
Media Practitioners and Election Law: Balancing Free Speech with Fair Elections
The Supreme Court affirms a radio commentator-candidate's conviction for violating election rules on media practitioners during the campaign period.
Defective Tax Waivers: Supreme Court Voids BIR Assessment Against Telstar
Supreme Court voids BIR deficiency assessment against Telstar due to defective waivers and lack of demand for payment, reinforcing strict rules on prescriptive periods.
Breach of Public Trust: Defining Graft and Malversation in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of graft and malversation in Ruiz v. People, affirming a mayor's conviction for misuse of public funds.
Rape and Adoption: When Retroactive Laws Cannot Elevate a Conviction
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies why a 2012 rape involving an adopted child could not be elevated to qualified rape under a later law.
Unlicensed Recruitment Upholding Protection FOR Migrant Workers
The Supreme Court affirms convictions for illegal recruitment by unlicensed recruiters, clarifying penalties and reinforcing protections for overseas Filipino workers.
Managerial Responsibility in Government Procurement: Defining the Sandiganbayan’s Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court clarifies that GOCC managers, regardless of salary grade, fall under Sandiganbayan jurisdiction for procurement offenses.