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Product Liability in the Philippines: Who Is Responsible for Defective Goods
Product liability in the Philippines holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for defective goods under the Consumer Act and the Civil Code.
Investment Incentives for Foreign Manufacturers in the Philippines
Foreign manufacturers in the Philippines can access income tax holidays, duty-free imports, and VAT zero-rating through registered incentives.
Real Property Tax in the Philippines: What Manufacturers Should Know Under RA 12001
Real property tax in the Philippines for manufacturers turns on market value, assessment levels, and machinery rules under RA 12001 and the Local Government Code.
FDA Product Registration in the Philippines: What Manufacturers Must File
FDA product registration in the Philippines is required before any health product may be manufactured, imported, sold, or distributed. Here is how it works.
PEZA Registration for a Foreign Manufacturer in the Philippines: How to Register
PEZA registration for a foreign manufacturer in the Philippines: who may apply, the documents required, and how the Certificate of Registration is issued.
Defective Vehicle Refund and Manufacturer Liability Under the Consumer Act
Supreme Court ruling clarifies consumer refund rights for defective vehicles and manufacturer liability under RA 7394, with administrative fines reinstated.
Excise Tax Exemptions on Petroleum Sold to International Carriers: Key Lessons from Pilipinas Shell
The Supreme Court clarifies that excise tax exemptions under Section 135 benefit manufacturers and importers, not just international carriers, and explains refund rules.
When Can a Sale Be Rescinded: Abuse of Rights in Business Contracts
Supreme Court ruling on how a manufacturer's unfair competition against its own distributor can give rise to damages under the Civil Code.
Excise Tax on Tobacco: Clarifying the Scope of Tax Exemptions for Stemmed Leaf Transfers
The Supreme Court clarifies when stemmed leaf tobacco transfers between manufacturers are exempt from excise tax under Philippine law.
Excise Tax Refunds for Petroleum Sold to International Carriers: Shell Ruling Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies when domestic petroleum manufacturers can claim excise tax refunds for fuel sold to international carriers.
Excise Tax Refund: Who Is the Proper Claimant Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that only the statutory taxpayer—the manufacturer—may claim excise tax refunds, even if the burden was shifted to the buyer.
Taxation OF Stemmed Leaf Tobacco Clarifying Exemptions FOR Tobacco Manufacturers
Specific Tax on Stemmed Leaf Tobacco: Exemptions for Manufacturers Clarified
Supreme Court clarifies when stemmed leaf tobacco transfers between manufacturers are exempt from specific tax under the NIRC.