Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
SEC Registration in the Philippines: Requirements, Steps, and Fees
Learn the SEC registration requirements in the Philippines, the steps to incorporate, and what documents you need under the Revised Corporation Code.
Corporate Bylaws in the Philippines: What They Are and When You Must Adopt Them
Learn what corporate bylaws are in the Philippines, when they must be adopted, and the rules under the Revised Corporation Code.
Board Meeting Requirements in the Philippines: Quorum, Notice, and Minutes
Learn the legal requirements for board of directors meetings in the Philippines, including quorum, notice, and minutes under the Revised Corporation Code.
How to Amend the Articles of Incorporation in the Philippines
Learn how to amend articles of incorporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including voting requirements and SEC filing steps.
How to Dissolve a Corporation in the Philippines: Voluntary and Involuntary Paths
Learn how to dissolve a corporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including voluntary dissolution and involuntary revocation.
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.
Removal of Corporate Officers and Directors in the Philippines: Legal Grounds and Process
Learn the legal process for removing corporate officers and directors in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including grounds and voting requirements.
Quorum in Nonstock Corporations: Counting Only Living Voting Members
Supreme Court ruling on quorum in nonstock corporations—dead members excluded, only living voting members count.