Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

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

Stopping Trademark Squatters: How Multinational Retail Brands Can Defend Their Identity in Manila

Learn how trademark squatting is addressed in the Philippines, including bad faith trademark registration and cancellation of trademark registration remedies.

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Maximizing the RCEP Agreement for Multinationals: Preferential Tariffs for Imported Components and Supply Chain Planning in the Philippines

Guide to RCEP Agreement claims in the Philippines: preferential tariff treatment for imported components, proof of origin rules, and customs verification.

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PhilGEPS Registration for Foreigners – How International Firms Can Legally Bid on Philippine Government Contracts

Learn PhilGEPS registration rules for foreign bidders, eligibility documents, English/authentication requirements, and how to join Philippine government bids.

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Fast-Tracked National and LGU Permits for High-Value Foreign Investments in Energy and Infrastructure in the Philippines under the BOI Green Lane (Executive Order No. 18)

Explains the BOI Green Lane under EO 18 and related rules for faster permits for foreign direct investment projects in energy and infrastructure.

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The Process of Tax-Free Raw Material Importation for Foreign Export Manufacturers in the Philippines through Customs Bonded Warehouses (CBW)

Explains Customs Bonded Warehouses, duty-free raw material importation, and compliance rules for export manufacturing in electronics and garments in the Philippines.

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PEZA vs. BOI vs. CEZA: Selecting the Best Special Economic Zone for a Foreign Manufacturing Subsidiary (Philippines)

Compare PEZA, BOI, and CEZA for foreign manufacturers: income tax holiday options, import exemptions, VAT cross-border doctrine, and location factors.

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Material Related Party Transactions (RPT): Handling Mandatory SEC Disclosures for Multinational Conglomerates in the Philippines

Learn SEC disclosure duties for material related party transactions, how to draft RPT policies, and keep arm’s length intercompany dealings.

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