Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

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

Claiming the 10 Million Peso Family Home Deduction Under the Philippine TRAIN Law (Estate Tax): Barangay Certification and Documents Required

Guide to the PHP 10M family home deduction under the TRAIN Law: barangay certification, required documents, and estate tax filing tips.

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The CREATE MORE Act and Renewable Energy: Tax Incentives for Foreign Power Generators

Guide to CREATE MORE Act and renewable energy tax incentives, including ITH eligibility and VAT zero-rating requirements for foreign power generators.

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Dispute Resolution in Power Generation: Enforcing International Arbitration Clauses in the Philippines

Guide for foreign power developers on enforcing international arbitration clauses in the Philippines and reducing RTC litigation over power generation disputes.

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Structuring Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreements: Tax Implications for Foreign Contractors

Guide to structuring O&M agreements to reduce withholding tax and manage permanent establishment risk for foreign contractors in Philippine energy.

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Importing Solar Panels and Wind Turbines: Customs Duties and Tariff Exemptions for Energy Developers (Philippines)

Guide to renewable energy incentives for duty-free importation of solar and wind equipment, focusing on DOE certification and BOI registration steps.

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Employing Foreign Engineers in Philippine Power Plants: DOLE Alien Employment Permit Regulations and Labor Market Tests

Guide to Alien Employment Permit (AEP) rules for foreign engineers in Philippine power plants, including Labor Market Test (LMT) and understudy training.

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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations: Regulatory Compliance Under the EVIDA Law (DOE Accreditation, Standards, and Compliance for Foreign Corporations)

Guide to EVIDA (R.A. No. 11697) compliance for foreign EV charging operators: DOE accreditation, inspections, electrical codes, and fee unbundling.

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Force Majeure Declarations in Philippine Energy Contracts: Legal Defenses During Typhoons and Grid Failures

Force majeure in energy PPAs: define typhoons and grid failures, meet notice duties, and avoid penalties using Civil Code rules and Supreme Court rulings.

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Obtaining a Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) License

RES licensing under EPIRA: ERC financial capability tests, credit support, and document submissions for foreign-backed suppliers serving contestable users.

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Anti-Dummy Law Liabilities in the Energy Sector

Anti-Dummy Law risks in the energy sector: criminal exposure for local nominees, beneficial ownership tests, and compliance steps for foreign investors.

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