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BSP Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Covered Institutions
Learn which institutions the BSP anti-money laundering regulations cover, their AML duties, and key rules under BSP Circular No. 950.
Food Additives Regulation Philippines: How the FDA and Food Safety Act Govern Additives and Contaminants
Food additives regulation in the Philippines is governed by the FDA Act of 2009 and the Food Safety Act of 2013, which set standards and contaminant limits.
BSP Circular No. 1166: Electronic Money Regulations in the Philippines Explained
BSP Circular No. 1166 governs electronic money issuance and e-money issuers in the Philippines. Learn the rules on liquidity, capital, and consumer protection.
IoT Device Regulation in the Philippines: Which Laws and Agencies Apply
IoT device regulation in the Philippines involves the DICT, the NTC, and consumer protection rules. Learn which laws and agencies govern connected devices.
Bangsamoro Education Code (BAA No. 18): Schools, Teachers, and Regulation
The Bangsamoro Education Code, BAA No. 18, governs schools, madaris, teachers, and learners across the BARMM as a subsystem of the national education system.
Foreign Exchange Regulations Philippines: BSP Rules and Reporting Duties
Foreign exchange regulations in the Philippines are issued by the BSP under its FX Manual. Learn the reporting standards, penalties, and compliance duties.
BSP Circular 1206: Consolidated Rules for Money Service Businesses
BSP Circular 1206 consolidates all rules for money service businesses into the MORNBFI M-Regulations, covering registration, capital, and reporting.
Port and Terminal Operations Regulation in the Philippines: A Guide to MARINA Rules
Port operations regulation in the Philippines is governed by MARINA under the Domestic Shipping Development Act. Learn the rules on CPCs, safety, and rates.
Fintech Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules and Licensing
Fintech regulation in the Philippines is shaped by BSP rules, the E-Commerce Act, and the Data Privacy Act. Learn the key legal requirements here.
Crypto Asset Service Providers in the Philippines: SEC Registration and Rules
How the SEC regulates crypto asset service providers in the Philippines under the Securities Regulation Code, and what registration and licensing rules apply.
Edge Computing Regulation in the Philippines: A Legal Primer
Edge computing regulation in the Philippines turns on telecom franchise rules, DICT policy, and public service law. Here is how the framework applies.
Remittance Company License Philippines: How to Register an RTC with the BSP
How to get a remittance company license in the Philippines: BSP registration, capital requirements, fees, and documentary steps for RTCs under the M-Regulations.
DICT Data Center Regulations in the Philippines: What R.A. 10844 Says
What DICT rules apply to data centers and cloud infrastructure in the Philippines? Learn the DICT's mandate over ICT infrastructure and critical systems.
PAGCOR Training Regulation for Licensed Casinos in the Philippines: A Guide
PAGCOR's training regulation for licensed casinos in the Philippines governs training facilities, curricula, and trainers, plus registration fees and renewals.
Crypto Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules on Virtual Assets Explained
Learn how the BSP regulates cryptocurrency and virtual assets in the Philippines, including licensing rules for VASPs and legal compliance requirements.
Presidential Approval Required for PCAB Rules: Cooperative Licensing Case
Supreme Court ruling: PCAB regulations on contractor licensing need presidential approval, protecting construction cooperatives from forced incorporation.
SEC Quasi-Legislative Power: When Courts Can Review Agency Regulations
The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may review SEC regulations and why injunctions against the agency were improper in the PSE voting rights case.
Election Propaganda on Private Property: COMELEC's Power to Regulate Free Speech
The Supreme Court clarifies when COMELEC may regulate privately-owned election materials, balancing free speech with election regulation.
Untrue Statements in Securities Registration: The Caliraya Springs Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when a projected completion date in a securities registration statement becomes an actionable untrue statement under the Securities Regulation Code.
Untrue Statements Under the Securities Regulation Code: What Counts as Fraud
The Supreme Court clarifies when a projected completion date in a registration statement is an untrue statement under the Securities Regulation Code.
SEC Fraud Liability: When Projected Completion Dates Are Not Untrue Statements
Supreme Court clarifies that forward-looking statements in SEC registration filings are not automatically fraudulent misrepresentations under the Securities Regulation Code.
Emergency Powers and Oil Industry Takeovers: Understanding Delegation Limits in the Philippines
The Supreme Court struck down Section 14(e) of the Oil Deregulation Law for invalidly delegating emergency takeover powers. Learn the constitutional limits.
SEC Investigations and Due Process: What the Supreme Court Said in Tengco
The Supreme Court clarifies that SEC investigation lapses do not strip courts of jurisdiction over Securities Regulation Code violations.
Upholding Traffic Regulations: Valid Delegation of Power and Public Safety
The Supreme Court upholds traffic penalty regulations as valid exercises of delegated legislative power and police power for public safety.