Public and Private International Law

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How Do Foreign Divorces Affect Philippine Corporate Ownership?

Learn how a foreign divorce may affect marital property claims, corporate shares, voting rights, and foreign ownership compliance in the Philippines.

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Are Foreign Prenuptial Agreements Valid for Manila Land Purchases?

Learn how foreign prenuptial agreements affect Manila land purchases, Philippine property regimes, registration, and enforceability against spouses and third parties.

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How Are Overseas Properties Treated Under Philippine Marital Law?

Learn how Philippine marital property rules interact with foreign laws when Filipino couples own, divide, transfer, or inherit overseas real estate.

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How Does Foreign Divorce Affect Philippine Property Rights?

Learn how foreign divorce affects Philippine real estate, property regimes, ownership restrictions, partition, registration, and taxes for Filipino dual citizens.

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Can Philippine Banks Extradite Foreign Hackers?

Philippine banks may pursue foreign hackers through extradition, cybercrime warrants, mutual legal assistance, and financial investigations.

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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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