The sanctity of our home offices
November 19, 2020
Often quoted in cases involving searches and seizures is the principle that “a man’s home is his castle” …
Copyright and remote learning in the time of Covid-19
October 27, 2020
On August 15, 2020, Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte approved the recommendation of Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones to defer the opening of classes from August 24, 2020 to October 5, 2020 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic …
Financial rehabilitation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
September 9, 2020
In light of the implementation of various community quarantine measures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, many business establishments were either prevented from operating or permitted with limited operational capacity …
Fine prints
July 27, 2020
Rights-holders must always be vigilant, exercise caution and, most of all, read and question the fine prints.
Travel restrictions, work permit and visa status of expats in the Philippines
June 16, 2020
While the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) knows no nationality or race, most countries have taken the approach, among others, of closing their respective borders to prevent it from spreading …
Philippines: Pandemics, police power and private contracts
May 5, 2020
With the worsening coronavirus outbreak, President Rodrigo Duterte has shifted gears …
Philippines: Coping with Covid-19
April 6, 2020
While Covid-19 is primarily a health issue, it cannot be denied that it has multi-faceted effects …
Philippines: Work suspension during calamities
March 10, 2020
On January 12, 2020, the Taal volcano in the Philippines began erupting, causing numerous cities to experience ash fall and necessitating the evacuation of families living nearby …
Philippines: Changing times for PEZA locators
February 4, 2020
The Philippines enticed into investors into its special economic zones with tax incentives, such as income tax holidays (ITH) or 5 percent gross income taxation (GIT), VAT zero-rated purchases and duty-free importations …
The 2019 HCCH Judgments Convention and the enforcement of foreign judgments in the Philippines
December 2, 2019
In a world where cross-border transactions are commonplace, disputes inevitably arise. Thus, the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions is a key issue …
Compulsory investment of branch offices in the Philippines
October 30, 2019
The Revised Corporation Code introduced amendments to the otherwise outdated Corporation Code.
Philippines: The POGO problem – Harmonising immigration, gaming and gambling
September 18, 2019
It is highly illegal to gamble in China save for a few state-run lotteries. To avoid this prohibition, gambling companies operate offshore so that they may continue catering to Chinese nationals who play casino and e-games online …
Developments in the Philippine Competition Commission’s enforcement activities
August 2, 2019
Early this year, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) Enforcement Office launched a leniency/whistleblower programme offering immunity from suit and reduction of fines to cartel members who will provide information that will help the PCC investigate and prosecute cartels …
Revisiting the AMLA in light of transnational money laundering
June 26, 2019
For several decades, money laundering has extended the reach of transnational organised crime throughout various nations …
Revisiting important concepts in arbitration
June 19, 2019
Philippine courts are keen on making arbitration and other modes of ADR the staple in settling disputes domestically.
Keeping your mobile number for a lifetime
June 12, 2019
A new law facilitates the easy movement of subscribers from one service provider to another.
The right to know: Freedom of information in the Supreme Court
June 5, 2019
Like all other rights, the “right to know” is not an absolute right.
The Philippine Competition Commission bares its teeth
May 23, 2019
For the first time since its inception in 2015, the Commission has blocked a merger after conducting its review.
Joseph Trillana Gonzales
May 23, 2019
We speak to the general counsel of Aboitiz Power about his role and the outlook for the profession in the Philippines.
The Philippines 11th Foreign Investment Negative List and its impact on online businesses
May 23, 2019
A more liberalised foreign participation may change the internet-based business landscape in the Philippines …
A ‘return’ to private practice
May 16, 2019
Three experienced Asia-based lawyers spoke to Tim Gilkison about their ‘return’ to private practice, and how to make a successful transition …
A peek into the revised Corporation Code of the Philippines
April 17, 2019
On February 20, 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise known as the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (the New Code) …
Philippines: Protecting indigenous knowledge systems and practices in intellectual property rights registration
March 13, 2019
Indigenous peoples (IPs) and indigenous cultural communities (ICCs), though explicitly protected under the constitution itself, sadly remain one of the most marginalised and forgotten sectors in Philippine society …
Philippines: The right to know – Freedom of information in the Supreme Court
February 8, 2019
Freedom of Information is a right enshrined in our fundamental law …
Investments for the environment
December 20, 2018
In a recent report released by the leading international body for assessment of climate change, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UN IPCC), established a target global warming limit of 1.5°C …
The PCC’s Joint Venture Guidelines
October 26, 2018
The Philippine Competition Commission must strive to strike a balance …
Defeatist data security cultures no more
October 26, 2018
Organisations need to recognise that information security is a question of risk and step up defences now ..
Islamic banking and finance in the Philippines
September 24, 2018
The recent passage of Republic Act No. 11054 augurs well for the development of Islamic banking and finance in the Philippines …
How the Mental Health Act affects employees
September 19, 2018
Mental health conditions, which include anxiety and panic disorders, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and addictions, have become a pervasive issue which permeates our present society …
The Ease of Doing Business Act tapers red tape
July 24, 2018
RA 11032 is a welcome step towards achieving the quality government services that Filipinos deserve.
Law passed promoting ease of doing business in the Philippines
July 4, 2018
A law promoting the ease of doing business and efficient delivery of government services took effect this June 2018.