Constitutional Law

Posts focused on Constitutional Law in the Philippines

The Strict Ban Preventing Foreign Investment in Local Security Firms and Private Security Agencies in the Philippines

Explains the Philippine foreign ownership ban on private security agencies, licensing under R.A. 11917, and public safety rationale.

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The Constitutional Ban on Foreign Ownership in Philippine Broadcasting

Explains the Philippine mass media foreign ownership ban under Article XVI Section 11(1), covering broadcasting equity limits, control risks, and compliance tips.

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Defense and Materiel Manufacturing (40% Cap) – Meeting Legal Demands Under the Foreign Investment Negative List

Explains FINL List B limits, the 40% foreign equity cap, and DND/PNP clearances for weapons, ammunition, explosives, and defense materiel production.

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SEC Capitalization Demands for Foreign-Owned Credit Businesses and Lending and Financing Companies in the Philippines

Guide to SEC rules on foreign-owned financing and lending companies, including minimum paid-up capital, licensing, and location-based capital requirements.

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PCAB Licensing for Foreign Contractors to Operate in the Philippines

Learn PCAB license rules for foreign contractors Philippines, bidding eligibility, JV licensing, and compliance under R.A. 4566 and related rulings.

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Legal Setup Rules for Foreign Headhunting Operations and Private Recruitment Agencies in the Philippines

Explains Philippine rules for private recruitment agencies, the 25% foreign equity cap, licensing limits, and illegal recruitment risks for headhunting.

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Foreign Ownership Limits and Compliant Partnerships in Philippine Media / Advertising Agencies (30% Cap)

Philippine foreign ownership cap: advertising industry 70/30 rule vs mass media ban, and compliant ways foreign ad networks can partner in Manila.

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Using Preferred Shares for Foreign Control: Protecting Your Capital Inside the 40% Equity Cap (Philippine Law Guide)

Guide to using non-voting preferred shares under the foreign ownership cap, applying Gamboa v. Teves and SEC rules to protect investor capital.

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Holding Companies and Land Ownership: Strict Rules for Foreign Equity in Philippine Real Estate

Learn how foreign ownership of land limits shape a Philippine holding company, including the 60-40 rule, SEC guidance, and compliant structuring.

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The Grandfather Rule vs. the Control Test: The Methods the SEC Uses to Determine Corporate Nationality

Explains corporate nationality in the Philippines, comparing the Control Test and Grandfather Rule used to review layered ownership and foreign equity limits.

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