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Recruitment Fees Rules in the Philippines: What Agencies May and May Not Charge
Recruitment fees rules in the Philippines: what licensed agencies may charge, what counts as illegal recruitment, and how overseas Filipino workers can recover.
Insurance Company License Philippines: Capital and Residency Rules
How to get an insurance company license in the Philippines: capital requirements, Filipino ownership rules, and the steps under the Insurance Code.
ROHQ Registration in the Philippines: Requirements and Step-by-Step Process
Learn the ROHQ registration Philippines requirements under RA 8756, from the $200,000 inward remittance to the SEC license and BOI recommendation.
How to Exit a Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: Termination and Buy-Out
Exiting a franchise agreement in the Philippines means honoring the contract's exit clauses, settling post-termination duties, and protecting licensed marks.
VASP License Philippines Requirements: How to Get a BSP Certificate of Authority
VASP license Philippines requirements explained: secure a BSP Certificate of Authority as a money service business, meet capital rules, and comply with Circular 1108.
PIGO Licence in the Philippines: How PAGCOR's Remote Gaming Licence Works
A PIGO licence is a PAGCOR Gaming License that lets an operator run online gaming through an accredited remote gaming platform in the Philippines.
Manning Agency License Philippines: DMW Requirements and How to Apply
A manning agency license in the Philippines is issued by the DMW Secretary to recruit and place seafarers. Here is what the law requires and how the process works.
Franchise Trademark License in the Philippines: How It Works Under the IP Code
A franchise trademark license in the Philippines is a technology transfer arrangement registrable with the IPO. Learn how the IP Code governs it.
Gaming Licence Suspension and Revocation in the Philippines: How PAGCOR Sanctions Licensed Casinos
A PAGCOR gaming licence may be suspended or revoked for serious or repeated violations. Learn the grounds, the due process, and the penalties involved.
Recruitment Agency Branch License in the Philippines: DMW Rules for Branches and Extension Offices
A recruitment agency branch license in the Philippines requires separate DMW authority before operating outside your registered address. Here is how it works.
FDA License to Operate in the Philippines: Who Needs One and How to Apply
Who needs an FDA license to operate in the Philippines? Learn which establishments must secure an LTO before manufacturing, importing, or selling health products.
Food Import Clearance Philippines: FDA and Customs Requirements
Food import clearance Philippines: learn the FDA registration, license to operate, and Customs requirements before importing food into the Philippines.
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.
Trademark Registration in the Philippines for Franchise Networks
Register your franchise trademark in the Philippines with the IPO: file under the Intellectual Property Code, secure your mark, and license it to franchisees.
POGO Closure in the Philippines: Options for Displaced Licensees
POGO closure in the Philippines leaves licensees weighing their options. Learn how PAGCOR cancellation works and what displaced operators can do next.
How to Apply for a PAGCOR Gaming License in the Philippines
How to apply for a PAGCOR gaming license in the Philippines: the application path, documentary requirements, and rules under PAGCOR's regulatory framework.
Unified Gaming License PAGCOR Philippines: What Operators Need to Know
Learn how PAGCOR's Unified Gaming License lets qualified operators run multiple game offerings in one integrated venue under a single license.
E-Billiards in the Philippines: PAGCOR's Regulatory Framework Explained
Electronic billiards in the Philippines is regulated by PAGCOR's E-Billiards framework, which licenses operators, accredits leagues, and registers billiard halls.
Manning Agreement Philippines: How Licensed Manning Agencies Work
A manning agreement in the Philippines is the arrangement between a licensed manning agency and a foreign principal for recruiting and placing Filipino seafarers.
Quasi-Banking License Philippines: What NBQBs Are and How They Are Regulated
A quasi-banking license in the Philippines allows a non-bank to borrow funds from the public. Learn who qualifies, what the BSP requires, and what happens on failure.
PIGO License Philippines: What It Is and How PAGCOR Regulates It
Learn what a PIGO license in the Philippines is, how PAGCOR regulates Philippine Inland Gaming Operators, and what the law says.
How to Get an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) License in the Philippines
Learn how to get an electronic money issuer license in the Philippines: who must apply, BSP requirements, capital rules, and post-license duties.
Money Service Business License Philippines: BSP Registration Rules
How to register a money service business in the Philippines with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, including BSP requirements, fees, and capital rules.
Open Source License Compliance for Philippine Technology Companies
Open source license compliance in the Philippines: how the IP Code treats software, what technology transfer rules apply, and how to stay compliant.