Criminal and Penal Law

Posts focused on Criminal and Penal Law in the Philippines

The Safe Spaces Act in BPOs: Employer Liability for Addressing Online Sexual Harassment

Safe Spaces Act duties for BPOs: investigate online sexual harassment in remote work and corporate messaging apps; employer liability and penalties.

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Corporate Liability Risks for Officers in Offshore Gaming-related Companies Linked to Human Trafficking and Online Sexual Exploitation

Offshore gaming crackdown PH: corporate officer exposure to human trafficking and OSAEC probes, plus compliance steps under RA 12312, 11862, 11930.

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Terminating Unauthorized Broadcasts: Issuing Cease and Desist Orders Against Errant Cable Operators in the Philippines

How foreign networks can stop cable piracy in the Philippines using NTC cease and desist orders and IP Code enforcement on communication to the public.

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Securing Preliminary Injunctions Against Departing Corporate Executives involving IP Theft

Guide for Philippine cases on employee IP theft: how foreign subsidiaries seek a preliminary injunction to stop trade secret and algorithm misuse by executives.

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Overpricing and Hoarding in States of Calamity: Criminal Liability of Supermarkets, Suppliers, and Retail Boards Under the Philippine Price Act

Price Act rules on hoarding and automatic price control during calamity declarations, with compliance guidance for supermarkets and suppliers.

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Selling Substandard Products in the Philippines: Criminal Exposure of Retail Corporations Under the Consumer Act

Explainer on Consumer Act liabilities: DTI enforcement, misleading advertising, and criminal penalties for retail corporations selling substandard or hazardous products.

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