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Foreign Equity Limits in the Philippines: What Chinese Investors Can Own
Foreign equity limits in the Philippines affect Chinese investors. Learn which businesses allow 100% foreign ownership and which are capped at 40%.
Casino Investment in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors can enter the Philippine casino industry through PAGCOR licensing, but the rules on operator qualifications and foreign equity must be checked first.
Foreign Equity in Renewable Energy Projects in the Philippines: Ownership Rules
Foreign equity in renewable energy Philippines: how ownership rules work under the Renewable Energy Act and the Electric Power Industry Reform Act.
Interest on Foreign Equity Investments in Closed Banks: The Pacific Banking Case
Explaining when interest accrues on foreign equity investments in a closed Philippine bank, and the rules on liquidating dividends.