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Product Liability in the Philippines: Who Is Responsible for Defective Goods
Product liability in the Philippines holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for defective goods under the Consumer Act and the Civil Code.
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.
BIR Registration for Online Sellers in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Online sellers in the Philippines must register with the BIR before starting business. Here is the step-by-step BIR registration process under RR No. 7-2024.
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.
Marketplace Account Suspension in the Philippines: Your Rights and Remedies
A marketplace account suspension in the Philippines is governed by the Internet Transactions Act of 2023, which requires platforms to give sellers a redress mechanism.
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.
Data Privacy Obligations of Philippine Online Sellers Under the Data Privacy Act
Online sellers in the Philippines must follow the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and the Internet Transactions Act when handling customer data. Here is what the law requires.
Product Warranty Rights in the Philippines: Consumer Act Guarantees
Know your product warranty rights in the Philippines under the Consumer Act — what sellers must do when goods are defective, and how to claim remedies.
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.
Seller Obligations Under the Internet Transactions Act of 2023
Learn the seller obligations under the Internet Transactions Act of 2023, from price disclosure to delivery, invoices, and redress mechanisms in the Philippines.
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.
Selling Online in the Philippines as a Foreign Seller: Requirements Under the Internet Transactions Act
Selling online in the Philippines as a foreign seller? Learn the registration, disclosure, and liability requirements under the Internet Transactions Act of 2023.
Internet Transactions Act Philippines (R.A. 11967): What Online Sellers Must Know
R.A. 11967, the Internet Transactions Act of 2023, sets new rules for online sellers in the Philippines. Learn obligations, liabilities, and compliance steps.
Oral Share Sale Agreements in the Philippines: Enforceability and Remedies After Breach
Learn when oral agreements to sell shares are enforceable in the Philippines, and the remedies available when a seller backs out.
Contract of Sale vs Contract to Sell: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know
The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between a contract of sale and a contract to sell, and when rescission is proper.
Upholding Notarial Integrity: Consequences for False Notarization and Misrepresentation
A lawyer who notarized a deed without the seller's presence and made untruthful statements in court faces suspension, fine, and notarial disqualification.
When Must Property Sellers Deliver the Title? The Fil-Estate v. Hermana Realty Rule
Full payment of the purchase price entitles a buyer to demand the deed of sale and owner's duplicate title, even if taxes remain unpaid.
Understanding Unlawful Detainer When Tolerance Isn't Enough to Evict
When a contract to sell governs possession, a seller cannot evict via unlawful detainer without first complying with RA 6552's cancellation rules.
Unlawful Detainer and Contract Cancellation: The R.A. 6552 Requirement
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a seller cannot eject an installment buyer without first complying with R.A. 6552's cancellation rules.
When Sellers May Keep Partial Payments in a Failed Property Sale
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a seller may keep partial payments as rentals after a failed contract to sell.
Overlapping Land Claims Resolving Boundary Disputes IN Property Registration
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies remedies for unpaid sellers in land sales, distinguishing dacion en pago from absolute sale.
Unpaid Property Resolving Sales When Buyers Fail TO PAY
When buyers fail to pay, sellers may rescind the sale. This article explains the legal rules on unpaid property sales in the Philippines.
When a Car Purchase Goes Wrong: Establishing Liability in Sales Transactions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a person who receives payment and issues a receipt in a car sale can be held liable as a seller.
Upholding Integrity in Notarial Duty: Consequences of Improper Acknowledgment in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court suspends a notary public for notarizing a deed without the seller's husband personally appearing—a reminder that notarization is never a routinary act.