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Tolling Agreement Philippines: How Manufacturing Tolls Work Under Philippine Law
A tolling agreement in the Philippines lets a brand owner have goods manufactured by another firm. Learn how toll manufacturing works under Philippine law.
Automotive Manufacturing in the Philippines: Licensing and Incentives
Automotive manufacturing in the Philippines requires BOI or PEZA registration, a certificate of registration, and compliance with tax and customs rules to enjoy incentives.
FDA License to Operate in the Philippines: Who Needs One and How to Apply
Who needs an FDA license to operate in the Philippines? Learn which establishments must secure an LTO before manufacturing, importing, or selling health products.
Industrial Dispute Prevention in the Philippines: How Plants Avoid Labor Conflicts
Learn how Philippine manufacturing plants prevent industrial disputes through lawful employment practices, worker rights, and Labor Code compliance.
Philippines as a China Plus One Manufacturing Base: Tax and Customs Rules
Why the Philippines is a China plus one manufacturing investment option: income tax rates, VAT zero-rating, and customs incentives explained.
Supply Chain and Supplier Contracts in Philippine Manufacturing: A Legal Guide
Understand how Philippine law governs supply chain and supplier contracts in manufacturing, from corporate capacity to consumer protection rules.
Labor Relations for a Manufacturing Plant in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Setting up a manufacturing plant in the Philippines? Learn the labor relations rules, employee rights, and compliance duties under the Labor Code.
Coddler or Co-Conspirator: The Fine Line of Liability in Drug Manufacturing Conspiracies
Supreme Court clarifies when a police officer becomes a co-conspirator, not just a coddler, in drug manufacturing under RA 9165.
Packaging Errors and Liability: Who Pays When Contract Manufacturing Goes Wrong
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on who bears liability for defective packaging in contract manufacturing agreements, explained in plain language.
Independent Contractor vs Labor-Only Contracting: Protecting Workers' Rights
The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between legitimate independent contractors and labor-only contracting in Mago v. Sun Power Manufacturing Limited.
Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Courts Hold Individuals Accountable for Corporate Wrongdoing
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling in California Manufacturing v. Advanced Technology System on when courts may pierce the corporate veil and apply legal compensation.
Compromise Agreements in Philippine Tax Cases: The Supreme Court's Approval in California Manufacturing
When can a taxpayer compromise local tax liabilities? The Supreme Court's ruling in California Manufacturing explains the binding effect of judicial compromises.
Leave Benefits for Dismissed Employees: Balancing Justice and Accountability in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies prescriptive periods for money claims and illegal dismissal cases in Texon Manufacturing vs. Millena.
Timeliness of Labor Claims: Understanding Prescription Periods for Employees' Rights
Learn how prescription periods apply to money claims and illegal dismissal cases under Philippine labor law, explained through the Texon Manufacturing case.