This Article provides a legal risk map for foreign directors, lawyers or corporations when entering the Philippine market.
Entering the Philippine Market: A Legal Risk Map for Foreign Boards and General Counsel Read More »
This article talks about the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List and the foreign equity allowed by law in the Philippines for certain businesses and industries.
A Comprehensive Guide to the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List Read More »
This legal explainer navigates the intricate process of corporate mergers under Philippine law, detailing the governing statutes, procedural requirements from board and stockholder approval to regulatory certification, and the significant legal and practical consequences for the involved corporations and their stakeholders.
A Legal Guide to Corporate Mergers in the Philippines Read More »
This is a comprehensive guide to the Philippines’ foreign ownership laws, including the Revised Corporation Code, Foreign Investment Act, SEC circulars, and recent Supreme Court decisions.
Foreign Ownership Rules under Philippine Laws Read More »
This article explores the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender, detailing the Revised Penal Code requirements and the Supreme Court’s “totality of circumstances” standard for reducing criminal penalties.
Navigating Voluntary Surrender: A Legal Guide to Mitigating Criminal Liability Read More »
Persons arrested during a writ suspension must be charged within three days or be released from government custody immediately.
What is the time limit for charging a person arrested during the writ’s suspension? Read More »
The President can grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations, except in impeachment cases, after a final judicial conviction.
What clemency powers does the President possess? Read More »
The President requires the concurrence of a majority of all members of Congress to grant legal amnesty.
Who must concur for the President to grant amnesty? Read More »
The President must get the Monetary Board’s concurrence before contracting or guaranteeing any foreign loans for the Republic.
Who must the President consult before contracting foreign loans? Read More »
The President must submit the national budget to Congress within thirty days of the start of each regular session.
When must the President submit the national budget to Congress? Read More »
