Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

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

Limitations on Foreign Investments and Equity in the Philippines

Foreign investments are encouraged by the Philippine government to fuel economic growth.  Based on data culled from the National Statistical Coordination Board (“NSCB”), the total approved foreign investments in the Philippines for the year 2014 amounted to P186.9 Billion Pesos (or roughly US$4 Billion Dollars). According to the NSCB, in 2014, Japan is the largest

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Image Article Protection of Trade Name Nicolas and de Vega Law

Protection of Trade Names

A trade name pertains to the identity of a company and is given protection by the law even prior to or without registration, against any unlawful act committed by third parties. The right to the exclusive use of a corporate name with freedom from infringement by similarity is determined by priority of adoption. The injured company can seek relief from the SEC.

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Image Article Nuisance Candidate Nicolas and de Vega Law

Who is a Nuisance Candidate?

This article defines a nuisance candidate as one who puts the election process in mockery, cause confusion among the voters and clearly demonstrate that the candidate has no bona fide intention to run for public office. The Comelec may, motu propio or upon a verified petition (filed within 5 days from the last day for the filing of certificate of candidacy), declare a candidate a nuisance.

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