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PAGCOR Licence for Foreign Operators: Application Guide for Gaming Venues
How a foreign-owned corporation applies for a PAGCOR gaming licence: SEC registration, foreign ownership rules, documentary requirements, and fees.
Dark Fiber Lease in the Philippines: Rules for Capacity and Cable Agreements
Dark fiber lease in the Philippines sits outside public utility classification, but the agreement still needs the right legal treatment and regulatory checks.
Environmental Impact Statement Philippines: EIS, ECC and the EIA System Explained
An environmental impact statement in the Philippines is the study of a project's environmental effects, required under the EIA system before an ECC is issued.
NPC Enforcement Fines in the Philippines: How the Privacy Commission Penalizes Violations
NPC enforcement fines in the Philippines are administrative penalties the National Privacy Commission may impose for violations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Insurance Company License Philippines: Capital and Residency Rules
How to get an insurance company license in the Philippines: capital requirements, Filipino ownership rules, and the steps under the Insurance Code.
Bonded Warehouse Philippines Requirements: How to Register Under the CMTA
Bonded warehouse Philippines requirements explained: who may operate, how to apply with the Bureau of Customs, and the customs rules under the CMTA.
ROHQ Registration in the Philippines: Requirements and Step-by-Step Process
Learn the ROHQ registration Philippines requirements under RA 8756, from the $200,000 inward remittance to the SEC license and BOI recommendation.
How to Exit a Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: Termination and Buy-Out
Exiting a franchise agreement in the Philippines means honoring the contract's exit clauses, settling post-termination duties, and protecting licensed marks.
RA 12009: The New Government Procurement Act and What It Replaced
RA 12009, the New Government Procurement Act, revised RA 9184 with new procurement principles, modes, and planning rules for all government agencies.
Redundancy and Restructuring in the Philippines: Legal Requirements Employers Must Meet
Redundancy and restructuring in the Philippines require specific legal grounds, notice, and fair separation pay under the Labor Code. Here is what employers must know.
How Digital Assets Are Taxed in the Philippines: What Investors Must Know
Confused about the digital assets tax in the Philippines? Learn how Philippine tax rules may apply to crypto gains, income, and investment schemes.
VASP License Philippines Requirements: How to Get a BSP Certificate of Authority
VASP license Philippines requirements explained: secure a BSP Certificate of Authority as a money service business, meet capital rules, and comply with Circular 1108.
Manning Agency License Philippines: DMW Requirements and How to Apply
A manning agency license in the Philippines is issued by the DMW Secretary to recruit and place seafarers. Here is what the law requires and how the process works.
Competitive Dialogue in Philippine Procurement: A Guide to RA 12009's Two-Stage Bidding Mode
Competitive dialogue is a new procurement mode under RA 12009 that lets agencies hold a two-stage bidding process to finalize complex project requirements.
Franchise Trademark License in the Philippines: How It Works Under the IP Code
A franchise trademark license in the Philippines is a technology transfer arrangement registrable with the IPO. Learn how the IP Code governs it.
NTC CPCN Requirements in the Philippines: Process for Telecom Franchise Holders
Learn the NTC CPCN requirements in the Philippines, from the franchise requirement under RA 7925 to the five-year minimum term and NTC conditions.
Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: What the Contract Must Cover
A franchise agreement in the Philippines sets the rules for using a brand and system. Learn the key terms, IP licences, and corporate rules involved.
Cargo Damage and Loss Claims in the Philippines: Your Rights Against a Domestic Ship Operator
Learn how to pursue a cargo damage claim in the Philippines, including the ship operator's compulsory insurance coverage and MARINA complaint remedies.
Tolling Agreement Philippines: How Manufacturing Tolls Work Under Philippine Law
A tolling agreement in the Philippines lets a brand owner have goods manufactured by another firm. Learn how toll manufacturing works under Philippine law.
Network Peering and Interconnection Agreements in the Philippines: A Legal Guide
Network peering and interconnection agreements in the Philippines are governed by the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, which requires fair and reasonable interconnection.
Employee Handbook Requirements in the Philippines: What Must Be Included
Employee handbook requirements in the Philippines: what Philippine labor law requires employers to include, and what to leave out of your company policy manual.
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.
Director Residency and Citizenship Rules for Philippine Corporations
Philippine corporation director residency requirements: who must be a resident, who must be a citizen, and the officer rules under the Revised Corporation Code.
Food Import Clearance Philippines: FDA and Customs Requirements
Food import clearance Philippines: learn the FDA registration, license to operate, and Customs requirements before importing food into the Philippines.