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Colocation SLA in the Philippines: What to Contract For
A colocation SLA in the Philippines should cover power, cooling, uptime, security, and support. Here is what to contract for and which rules apply.
Power Wheeling and Open Access in the Philippines: A Guide for Industrial Customers
Power wheeling and open access in the Philippines let large electricity users choose their supplier and use transmission or distribution wires for a regulated fee.
Power Wheeling and Open Access for Data Centers in the Philippines
Power wheeling lets Philippine data centers choose their electricity supplier using transmission and distribution wires. Here is how open access works under EPIRA.
Contract Growing Agreement Philippines: Rules for Growers and Companies
A contract growing agreement in the Philippines lets a company supply inputs and buy your harvest. Learn how the law treats these grower and service contracts.
CREATE MORE Act Incentives Philippines: What Registered Enterprises Actually Get
Understand the CREATE MORE Act incentives in the Philippines, including VAT zero-rating rules for registered business enterprises and their local suppliers.
Financing Company Registration Philippines: SEC Rules and Capital Requirements
Financing company registration in the Philippines requires SEC approval and paid-up capital under the Financing Company Act of 1998. Here is the process.
Long-Term Land Lease in the Philippines for Foreign Investors: Rules Under RA 12252
Foreign investors may lease private land in the Philippines for up to 99 years under Republic Act No. 12252, subject to registration and investment rules.
Entity Governance for Multi-Entity Groups in the Philippines: A Guide
Entity governance for multi-entity groups in the Philippines means running each subsidiary as a separate corporation under the Revised Corporation Code.
Withholding Tax on Fees Paid to a Foreign Supplier in the Philippines
Understand the withholding tax on foreign service fees in the Philippines, including when it applies and how tax treaty relief can reduce the rate.
IP Licensing Agreement Philippines: How to Draft One That Holds Up
An IP licensing agreement in the Philippines must be registered with the IPO if it is a technology transfer arrangement. Here is how the rules work.
OSH Compliance in the Philippines: What Employers Must Prepare Under RA 11058
Occupational safety and health compliance in the Philippines means following RA 11058 and DOLE standards. Here is what covered workplaces must prepare.
Certificate of Candidacy in the Philippines: Requirements and Grounds for Denial
Certificate of candidacy requirements in the Philippines: who must file, when to file, what happens upon filing, and how COMELEC rules on disqualification.
Campaign Finance Reports in the Philippines: Who Files What
Campaign finance report Philippines: learn who must file, what records to keep, and the BIR registration rules for candidates, parties, and party-list groups.
Joint Venture Agreement Philippines: How to Structure One Under the Revised Corporation Code
A joint venture agreement in the Philippines can be unincorporated or set up as a corporation. Learn how control, shares, and boards are structured.
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.
Party-List Accreditation in the Philippines: How Groups Register with COMELEC
Party-list accreditation in the Philippines requires registering with COMELEC under Republic Act No. 7941. Here is how groups qualify, file, and keep their registration.
Vessel Transfer of Ownership in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Transferring vessel ownership in the Philippines requires MARINA approval and updated registration. Here is the step-by-step process for domestic ship transfers.
PAGCOR Requirements for Destruction and Decommissioning of Gaming Equipment
How PAGCOR-enrolled suppliers and licensees secure approval for the destruction or decommissioning of gaming equipment, including forms, deadlines, and documents.
BSP Regulatory Sandbox Framework: How Circular 1153 Works
BSP Circular No. 1153 institutionalized the Regulatory Sandbox Framework, letting firms test new financial products live under BSP supervision.
BSP Circular 1160: Financial Consumer Protection Rules for Banks and E-Money Issuers
BSP Circular 1160 implements the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act, setting the consumer protection rules that banks and other BSP-supervised institutions must follow.
PhilGEPS Registration Requirements: What Suppliers Need to Join and Bid
PhilGEPS registration requirements explained: the single electronic procurement portal, its role in bidding, and how suppliers qualify to join government procurement.
Representative Office Philippines Requirements: How Foreign Firms Can Set Up
Learn the representative office Philippines requirements, including SEC licensing, the $50,000 annual inward remittance, and what a representative office may and may not do.
Common Tower Companies in the Philippines: Registration and Regulatory Requirements
Setting up a common tower company in the Philippines? Learn the franchise, NTC, and registration requirements for passive telecommunications tower infrastructure.
Outside Counsel Management in the Philippines: Fees, Staffing, and Value
Outside counsel management in the Philippines means controlling legal fees, staffing, and engagement terms while upholding the ethical rules that bind every lawyer.