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Retail Trade Liberalization Act Philippines: Foreign Ownership Rules Explained
The Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 governs foreign ownership in Philippine retail. Learn the capital categories, qualifications, and rules for foreign retailers.
Price Tag Requirements in the Philippines: What Retailers Must Display
Price tag requirements in the Philippines come from the Consumer Act, which defines price tags and bars deceptive pricing and labeling in retail sales.
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.
Foreign Investment in Philippine Retail Under the RTLA: Rules and Requirements
Foreign investment in Philippine retail is governed by the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, which sets capital thresholds, equity limits, and qualifications for foreign retailers.
Mall Lease Agreement Philippines: Key Rules for Retailers and Tenants
Understand what a mall lease agreement in the Philippines covers, your rights as a tenant, and the Civil Code rules on rent, repairs, and deposits.
Copyright Infringement and Prescription: What Retailers Should Know
A look at how filing a complaint with the DOJ interrupts prescription, and what it means for retailers accused of selling counterfeit goods.