Civil Law, Property Law, Obligations and Contracts

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Dispute Resolution in Power Generation: Enforcing International Arbitration Clauses in the Philippines

Guide for foreign power developers on enforcing international arbitration clauses in the Philippines and reducing RTC litigation over power generation disputes.

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Force Majeure Declarations in Philippine Energy Contracts: Legal Defenses During Typhoons and Grid Failures

Force majeure in energy PPAs: define typhoons and grid failures, meet notice duties, and avoid penalties using Civil Code rules and Supreme Court rulings.

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Obtaining a Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) License

RES licensing under EPIRA: ERC financial capability tests, credit support, and document submissions for foreign-backed suppliers serving contestable users.

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Negotiating Right-of-Way for Transmission Lines: Expropriation Laws Affecting Private Energy Developers (Philippines)

Philippine rules on transmission line right-of-way, expropriation, and just compensation for private energy developers connecting plants to the grid.

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Due Diligence for Brownfield Energy Acquisitions: Identifying Hidden Regulatory Liabilities (Philippines)

Due diligence checklist for Philippine brownfield power plant acquisitions: ECC status, labor disputes, and LGU taxes to avoid hidden liabilities.

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Securing End-User Agreements for Solar Rooftop Leasing: Contractual Protections Against Default (Philippine Law Guide)

Philippine law guide to solar rooftop leasing contracts: default clauses, termination damages, and security interests under R.A. No. 11057.

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Securing a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the ERC: The Final Hurdle for Commercial Operations

ERC Certificate of Compliance guide under EPIRA: requirements, audits, timelines, and effects on EPIRA power generation and commercial operation date.

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Transferring Energy Service Contracts: DOE Approval Protocols for Selling Corporate Rights

Guide to DOE approval for transferring RE service/operating rights, with notes on foreign ownership restrictions and compliance steps.

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Repurposing Coal Plants into Renewable Hubs: Legal and Contractual Transition Strategies (Philippines)

Guide to amending Power Supply Agreements and ECC permits when converting coal sites to biomass or solar storage under R.A. 9513.

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Claiming Civil Damages for Infringed Biofuel and Biomass Patents in the Philippines: Injunctions and Monetary Awards

Guide to Philippine patent infringement suits for biofuel and biomass processes: injunction, reasonable royalty, notice rules, and damages limits.

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