Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Scholarly articles and posts about Law, Jurisprudence, and Insights on Various Aspects of Philippine laws

How a Foreigner Can Start a Business in the Philippines: Why the Retail Trade Liberalization Act Opens New Doors for Expats

Learn how foreigners and expats can open retail businesses under the Retail Trade Liberalization Act: foreign retailer paid-up capital, SEC registration, and rules.

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How to Contest an Unfair Traffic Violation Ticket: Why Due Process Matters in LTO and MMDA Apprehensions

Learn due process rules to contest traffic tickets, including MMDA apprehension limits, LTO demerit points, and lawful contest procedures.

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How to Demand a Legal Right of Way: Why Landlocked Property Owners Have the Right to Access Public Roads (Philippines)

Learn how landlocked property owners may demand a legal easement of right of way under the Civil Code, including requisites and indemnity.

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Structuring Foreign Leadership: Essential Compliance for Expatriate Corporate Officers in the Philippines

Compliance guide for expatriate corporate officers: public utility ownership rules, alien employment permit steps, and RHQ/ROHQ limits in the Philippines.

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Requirements for Extrajudicial Settlement With a Surviving Spouse, Legitimate and Illegitimate Children, and Collateral Relatives

Extrajudicial settlement rules for intestate succession with a surviving spouse, legitimate and illegitimate children, and collateral relatives.

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Wealth Preservation Across Borders: Philippine Tax Implications for Foreign Trusts and Inheritances

Philippine estate tax rules for foreign trusts and inheritances, including situs, reciprocity exemptions, and major Supreme Court rulings.

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Expanding Your Family: A Guide to the Stepparent Adoption Process for Foreigners

Guide to stepparent adoption for foreigners in the Philippines under NACC rules, eligibility, documents, waivers, and common issues.

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