Criminal and Penal Law

Posts focused on Criminal and Penal Law in the Philippines

Liability and Criminal Exposure for Watered Stocks in the Philippines

Explains watered stocks under the Revised Corporation Code, director and officer liability, investor harm, and when criminal exposure may arise.

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Criminal and Regulatory Exposure of Corporate Secretaries and Compliance Officers

Learn Revised Corporation Code rules on corporate secretary liability and aiding and abetting, including penalties for concealment, fraud, and toleration.

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Refusal to Allow Inspection of Corporate Records in the Philippines

Learn when denying stockholder inspection rights triggers Revised Corporation Code penalties, SEC action, and fines for corporate officers.

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Retaliating Against Whistleblowers Under the Revised Corporation Code

Learn how the Revised Corporation Code penalizes whistleblower retaliation, covering elements, penalties, and compliance steps for corporations.

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Employing Foreign Nationals Without a DOLE Alien Employment Permit (AEP)

Learn AEP rules, penalties, and corporate officer exposure when foreign nationals work in the Philippines without a DOLE permit amid offshore crackdowns.

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