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Bangsamoro Local Governance Code: What BAA No. 49 Means for BARMM LGUs
The Bangsamoro Local Governance Code of 2023, or BAA No. 49, governs BARMM provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. Here is what it covers.
AI Governance in the Philippines: What Organizations Must Put in Place
Building AI governance in the Philippines starts with Data Privacy Act compliance, NPC registration, and security measures for automated processing.
Entity Governance for Multi-Entity Groups in the Philippines: A Guide
Entity governance for multi-entity groups in the Philippines means running each subsidiary as a separate corporation under the Revised Corporation Code.
PEZA Labor Relations Rules: How Employment Works Inside an Economic Zone
PEZA labor relations rules explained: the Labor Code still governs ecozone employers, and the law requires labor representation in zone governance.
IRR of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (BAA No. 49): What the Rules Add
The IRR of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (BAA No. 49) took effect in 2024. Here is what the rules add on LGUs, barangays, and decentralization.
BARMM Local Taxation: LGU Revenue Powers Under the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code
BARMM local taxation explained: how the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code lets LGUs create revenue sources, levy taxes, and share in national taxes.
Corporate Compliance Program in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Companies
Learn how to build a corporate compliance program in the Philippines, covering SEC registration, corporate governance, and anti-graft rules under Philippine law.
Corporate Legal Retainer in the Philippines: What Coverage Should Include
A corporate legal retainer in the Philippines gives companies ongoing counsel for governance, contracts, and compliance. Learn how to structure coverage.
Managing Multiple Corporations in the Philippines: A Governance Guide
Managing multiple corporations in the Philippines means keeping each entity's records, board, and officers compliant under the Revised Corporation Code.
AI Governance in the Philippines: What the Law Requires Today
AI governance in the Philippines today relies on the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023. Learn the key compliance rules.
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.
ARMM to BARMM Transition: Devolved Powers and What Still Applies
Understand the ARMM to BARMM transition, how devolved powers worked under RA 9054, and which devolution rules still shape Bangsamoro governance today.
Mandamus and Local Governance: Ensuring the Operation of Newly Created Provinces in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies that newly created provinces must not be left without officials, compelling the BLGF to process appointments.
Reviving Accountability: Condonation Doctrine and Preventive Suspension in Philippine Governance
Supreme Court clarifies the condonation doctrine and preventive suspension rules for public officers facing administrative and criminal liability.
Corporate Officers Held Liable for Customs Fraud Piercing the Corporate Veil
Learn how Philippine courts pierce the corporate veil to hold officers liable for customs fraud, and what this means for corporate governance.
Separation of Powers: Defining the Roles of City Engineers and Building Officials in Local Governance
The Supreme Court clarifies that local governments may create a separate building official office distinct from the city engineer's office.
Separation of Powers in Local Governance: Valid Appointment of a Building Official
Supreme Court affirms that a city may create a separate building official office under the Local Government Code and National Building Code.
Good Faith as a Shield: Accountability in Governance for Disallowed Transactions
When can good faith protect public officers from liability for disallowed transactions? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on accountability in governance.
When Local Governance Meets Lending: Safeguarding Public Funds in Loan Transactions
Supreme Court clarifies when LGU loan agreements become "manifestly and grossly disadvantageous" under the Anti-Graft Law, acquitting local officials.
Corporate Governance and Compensation: Lessons from the LBP Subsidiaries COA Ruling
The Supreme Court affirms COA's disallowance of P5.13M in benefits paid to LBP subsidiary board members, clarifying corporate governance rules.
PCSO Benefits Disallowed: Upholding Fiscal Responsibility in Government-Owned Corporations
The Supreme Court affirms COA's disallowance of unauthorized benefits paid to LBP subsidiary board members, clarifying rules on double compensation and corporate governance.
Lawyer Conduct in Corporate Governance: Lessons from a Philippine Disbarment Case
A dismissed disbarment case clarifies when lawyers acting as corporate officers may or may not face disciplinary liability under the CPR.
Navigating the Legal Boundaries of Government-Owned Corporations: Insights from a Landmark Supreme Court Rulin
The Supreme Court upheld the GOCC Governance Act, clarifying the limits of security of tenure and delegation of powers.