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Work Visa for Foreign Nationals in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
How foreign nationals can legally work in the Philippines: the employment permit, the prearranged employment visa, and the steps employers must take.
Hiring Foreign Nationals in the Philippines: Work Permit Requirements
Hiring foreign nationals in the Philippines requires an employment permit from the Department of Labor, plus an AEP and visa. Here is what employers must file.
Foreign Nationals and Land Ownership: Constitutional Limits on Succession Rights
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that foreign nationals cannot own land or transmit rights through succession, affecting heirs' claims.
Alien Land Ownership Philippine Constitution Prohibits Direct Land Acquisition BY Foreign Nationals
Philippine Constitution bars foreigners from owning private land directly. Supreme Court explains the rule and its limits in a Quezon City property dispute.
Constitutional Ban on Land Ownership: Filipino Spouses and Foreign Nationals
The Supreme Court rules that land bought for a foreigner and titled in a Filipino spouse's name is void, reaffirming the constitutional ban.
Condominium Ownership for Foreign Nationals: Property Rights Under the Condominium Act
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that foreigners may own condominium units under RA 4726, separating land ownership from unit ownership.
Employer-Employee Relationship for Foreign Nationals: The Pacific Consultants Case
Learn how Philippine courts determine employer-employee relationships for foreign nationals seconded to local subsidiaries, based on the Pacific Consultants ruling.
Deportation and Due Process: Ensuring Fair Treatment for Foreign Nationals
The Supreme Court clarifies deportation rules for foreign nationals, balancing immigration enforcement with due process rights under Philippine law.
Firearm License Validity for Foreign Nationals and Illegal Drug Possession in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on firearm licenses for foreign nationals and illegal possession of shabu under RA 6425.