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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
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Business Permit Requirements Philippines: A Complete Guide for 2025
Learn the business permit requirements in the Philippines, including local business tax, barangay clearance, and renewal deadlines for new and existing businesses.
Privacy Notice Requirements in the Philippines: What the Data Privacy Act Requires
Privacy notice requirements in the Philippines flow from the Data Privacy Act and its IRR: tell people what data you collect, why, and how their rights work.
Fintech Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules and Licensing
Fintech regulation in the Philippines is shaped by BSP rules, the E-Commerce Act, and the Data Privacy Act. Learn the key legal requirements here.
BARMM Internal Revenue Share: How the Bangsamoro Share Is Computed
How is the BARMM internal revenue share computed? Learn the 70-30 sharing rule, the five-year transition, and the VAT incremental revenue split.
Franchise Financing in the Philippines: Banks, Leases, and Security Arrangements
Franchise financing in the Philippines combines bank loans, equipment leases, and security arrangements governed by the Civil Code and the Revised Corporation Code.
Data Breach Notification Deadline in the Philippines: NPC Rules and Requirements
What is the data breach notification deadline in the Philippines? Learn the NPC's 72-hour rule, who must report, and how notification works under the Data Privacy Act.
Contract Lifecycle Management for Philippine Legal Teams: A Practical Guide
Contract lifecycle management in the Philippines helps legal teams draft, review, and track contracts while complying with the Revised Corporation Code and Civil Code.
Data Processing Agreement in the Philippines: What the DPA and Its IRR Require
A data processing agreement in the Philippines is governed by the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, which require written outsourcing terms and impose duties on processors.
Shareholders' Agreements in the Philippines: What They Can and Cannot Do
A shareholders agreement in the Philippines works within the Revised Corporation Code — here is what it can cover and where the limits lie.
Data Protection Officer Philippines: Appointment and Duties Under the DPA
Learn the data protection officer Philippines requirements, including appointment criteria and duties under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR.
Seafarer Employment Contract in the Philippines: What the DMW Rules Require
A seafarer employment contract in the Philippines is a DMW-approved written agreement. Learn what it must contain and who may process it.
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.
Bid Protest in the Philippines: Grounds, Forum, and Deadlines Under RA 12009
A bid protest in the Philippines lets a bidder question a procurement decision. Learn the grounds, the forum, and the deadlines under RA 12009.
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.
Small Value Procurement Threshold in the Philippines Under RA 12009
What is the small value procurement threshold in the Philippines? Learn how the New Government Procurement Act and its IRR treat small value procurement.
BOI Incentive Application in the Philippines: Procedure and Timelines
Learn how the BOI incentive application works in the Philippines, from registration requirements to the incentives a registered enterprise may enjoy.
Variation Orders in Philippine Government Contracts: What Contractors Must Know
A variation order in a Philippine government contract changes the work, cost, or time of an ongoing project. Learn how the procurement law governs these changes.
Partner Fraud Investigation in the Philippines: A Joint Venture Guide
Investigating partner fraud in a Philippine joint venture? Learn the corporate remedies, cybercrime angles, and evidence rules that apply.
Gaming System Provider Accreditation in the Philippines: PAGCOR Rules
How to get accredited as a gaming system provider in the Philippines: PAGCOR requirements, capital, fees, cash bond, and the step-by-step process.
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.
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.
PAGCOR Player Registration and Site Distance Rules for Gaming Venues
PAGCOR rules on gaming site distance requirements and player registration ID cards, including 2018 amendments on exemptions and acceptable IDs.
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.