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Employee Monitoring in the Philippines: Data Privacy Rules Employers Must Follow
Employee monitoring in the Philippines is governed by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR, which require transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality.
How to Conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment in the Philippines
Learn how to conduct a privacy impact assessment in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, from risk mapping to safeguards.
Privacy Impact Assessment in the Philippines: When It's Required
Learn when a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is required in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR.
Blacklisting of Government Contractors in the Philippines: Causes and Defenses
Blacklisting bars a contractor and its affiliates from all government procurement. Learn how the penalty works under the IRR of RA 12009 and how to respond.
RA 12009 IRR Effectivity: Transition Rules from RA 9184 Explained
The RA 12009 IRR took effect after publication, but the transition from RA 9184 is governed by specific rules on pending and ongoing procurement.
Expatriate Secondment in the Philippines: Contracts and Compliance Rules
Planning an expatriate secondment in the Philippines? Learn the employment permit, contract, and compliance rules under the Labor Code and its IRR.
Data Processing Outsourcing Agreement in the Philippines: DPA Rules
A data processing outsourcing agreement in the Philippines must meet the Data Privacy Act and NPC IRR requirements. Here is what the law requires.
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.
Data Sharing Agreements in the Philippines: Rules Under the Data Privacy Act
A data sharing agreement in the Philippines must follow the Data Privacy Act and its IRR. Learn what counts as data sharing and the rules that apply.
Public-Private Partnerships in the Philippines: The Legal Framework Explained
Understand the legal framework for public-private partnerships in the Philippines under the PPP Code, its IRR, and the New Government Procurement Act.
Cross-Border Data Transfer Mechanisms in the Philippines: How the Data Privacy Act Applies
Understand cross-border data transfer mechanisms in the Philippines under the Data Privacy Act, the NPC IRR, and the rules on accountability for transfers.
Bid Security and Performance Security in Philippine Government Contracts
Understand bid security and performance security in Philippine government procurement under RA 12009 and its IRR, including their purpose and key rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Repatriation Obligations of Philippine Employers and Recruitment Agencies
What are the repatriation obligations of employers and recruitment agencies in the Philippines? Learn the rules under the Migrant Workers Act and DMW IRR.
Work From Home Rules in the Philippines: Labor Law Guide for Employers and Employees
Work from home rules in the Philippines are governed by the Telecommuting Act and its Revised IRR. Learn what employers and employees must agree on.
Safeguarding Justice: The Judiciary Marshals Act and Its Implementing Rules
The Supreme Court approved the IRR of the Judiciary Marshals Act, creating an armed unit to protect judges and secure the courts.
When Generosity Becomes Misconduct: Ethical Boundaries for Philippine Lawyers
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when public officers face liability for procurement irregularities, and how good faith affects ethical responsibility.
Irrevocability of Tax Credit Options: A Guide for Philippine Corporations
Philippine corporations must choose carefully between refunds and tax credit carry-over—once chosen, the option is irrevocable under the NIRC.
GCTA Eligibility After Conviction: Guinto v. DOJ Explained
The Supreme Court ruled that the 2019 IRR exceeded R.A. 10592 by excluding heinous crime convicts from GCTA. Here's what it means.
Child Trafficking Conviction Upheld: What the Supreme Court Ruled in People v. Villaria
The Supreme Court affirms life sentences for eight counts of qualified trafficking in persons, clarifying that a child victim's consent is irrelevant.
Graft and Corruption: When Does a Procurement Irregularity Become a Crime in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when procurement irregularities amount to graft under Section 3(e) of RA 3019, requiring proof of corrupt intent.