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Cyberlibel in the Philippines: What R.A. 10175 Covers
Cyberlibel in the Philippines is punishable under R.A. 10175. Learn what the law covers, who can be held liable, and the penalties involved.
Stock vs. Non-Stock Corporations in the Philippines: Key Differences
Understand the key differences between stock and non-stock corporations in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including ownership, governance, and profit distribution.
How to Register a Corporation in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to register a corporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, from name reservation to SEC issuance of the certificate of incorporation.
Resignation Notice Period Philippines: Rules on Rendering 30 Days
Resigning in the Philippines? Learn the 30-day notice rule, employer waivers, and what you're entitled to before your last day.
How to File a Civil Case in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Overview
Learn how to file a civil case in the Philippines, from demand letters to trial, in this plain-language step-by-step guide.
Licensees' Foundations Under the PAGCOR Implementing Rules and Guidelines
Learn how the PAGCOR implementing rules and guidelines require licensees' foundations to be created, funded, operated, and dissolved in the Philippines.
Cybersecurity Law in the Philippines: Compliance and Incident Response
Learn Philippine cybersecurity law compliance under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and Data Privacy Act, including penalties and incident response duties.
PAGCOR Training Regulation for Licensed Casinos in the Philippines: A Guide
PAGCOR's training regulation for licensed casinos in the Philippines governs training facilities, curricula, and trainers, plus registration fees and renewals.
Withholding Tax on Compensation in the Philippines: How It Works
Learn how withholding tax on compensation in the Philippines works, who deducts it, and what employees should know about income tax.
Corporation vs Partnership in the Philippines: Which Business Structure Is Right for You?
Compare corporation vs partnership in the Philippines: liability, taxes, management, and formation under the Revised Corporation Code and Civil Code.
Overtime Pay in the Philippines: Rates and How to Compute It
Overtime pay in the Philippines: learn the legal rates, how to compute overtime, and what the Labor Code says about extra work hours.
How to File a Small Claims Case in the Philippines
Step-by-step guide on how to file a small claims case in the Philippines for money owed, with practical tips for first-time litigants.
OFW Employment Contract Philippines: POEA Rules and Standard Terms Explained
Understand the OFW employment contract Philippines POEA rules require, including standard terms, illegal recruitment, and worker protections under Philippine law.
Final Pay in the Philippines: What It Includes and the 30-Day Deadline
Final pay in the Philippines must be released within 30 days of separation. Learn what it includes and the rules on payment.
SEC GIS and AFS Filing in the Philippines: A Complete Guide
Learn the SEC GIS and AFS filing requirements in the Philippines, deadlines, and penalties. A plain-language guide for corporations.
Internet Gaming License PAGCOR Requirements in the Philippines: New Application Guide
A complete guide to Internet Gaming License PAGCOR requirements in the Philippines, covering documentary, locational, and pre-operational steps for new applicants.
Just Cause vs. Authorized Cause: The Two Legal Ways to Terminate an Employee
Understand the difference between just cause and authorized cause for employee termination in the Philippines under the Labor Code.
Data Privacy Consent Philippines: When You Need It and When You Don't
Learn when consent is required under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, how to obtain valid consent, and when processing is lawful without it.
Data Privacy Act Penalties in the Philippines: Fines and Criminal Liability
Understand the Data Privacy Act penalties in the Philippines, including fines and imprisonment for unauthorized processing, breaches, and disclosure.
Remote Play Slot Machines in the Philippines: PAGCOR License Rules and Requirements
How to get a PAGCOR Remote Play Slot Machine license in the Philippines: requirements, application fees, performance bond, and operating rules.
GLDD-Enrolled Suppliers: How PAGCOR Enrolls Gaming Equipment Suppliers
A GLDD-enrolled supplier is a supplier PAGCOR has cleared to sell gaming equipment in the Philippines. Here is how enrollment works under the Suppliers Regulatory Manual.
POGO Cancelled Licensees in the Philippines: Wind-Down and What Comes Next
PAGCOR has cancelled POGO licensees under both the old and new frameworks. Learn what a cancelled licensee list means and what comes next in the wind-down.
Child Custody in the Philippines: Who Gets Custody and How Courts Decide
Learn the rules for child custody in the Philippines, how courts decide who gets custody, and what factors matter most.
BIR Registration for New Businesses in the Philippines: Steps and Requirements
Complete guide to BIR registration for new businesses in the Philippines: forms, documentary requirements, and step-by-step process to register and comply.