Public and Private International Law

Posts focused on Public and Private International Law in the Philippines

The Legal Rules for Videoconferencing Hearings: Presenting Foreign Witnesses in Philippine Courts

Guide to videoconferencing hearings in Philippine civil trials, including foreign witness testimony and Hague Evidence Convention procedures.

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Extradition and Corporate Crime: The Legal Realities for Expatriate Executives Facing Local Warrants

Guide for expatriate executives on Philippine warrants, extradition Philippines rules, dual criminality, and defenses in corporate financial crimes.

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Cross-Border Commercial Arbitration: Enforcing SIAC and ICC Awards in the Philippine Courts

How to enforce SIAC and ICC awards in the Philippines under the Special ADR Rules, including New York Convention grounds and public policy limits.

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How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Intellectual Property Royalties under various Philippine Tax Treaties

Philippine withholding tax on royalties, treaty rates, and IPOPHL registration rules for foreign franchisors and tech licensors.

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