Philippine Legal Advice

The Corporation as a Bribe Conduit in the Philippines

Explain how the Revised Corporation Code penalizes corporations used as bribe conduits, with guidance on graft risks, controls, and beneficial ownership rules.

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When Private Contractors and Corporate Directors Can Face Non-Bailable Charges

Explains Philippine plunder liability for private contractors and corporate directors in kickback schemes, with rules on R.A. 7080 and graft cases.

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Oplan Kandado and Criminal Liability for Chronic VAT Under-Declaration

Learn Oplan Kandado rules, VAT under-declaration risks, and how to respond to a BIR closure order and criminal complaint threats.

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Criminal Liability for Unremitted Withholding Taxes in the Philippines

Explainer on unremitted withholding taxes, employer withholding agent liability, and why the BIR files criminal complaints against corporate employers.

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Why Corporate Presidents and Treasurers Face Jail Time in BIR Criminal Cases

Corporate tax evasion cases under Section 253 NIRC: why presidents and treasurers are charged, proof issues on assessments, and compliance steps.

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Director and Officer Liability for Customs Fraud, Including Large-Scale Agricultural Smuggling

Customs fraud risk for importers: officer liability, agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage, penalties, forfeiture, and compliance controls.

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Corporate Counterfeiting in the Philippines – Criminal Liability, Search Warrants, and Seizure of Fake Goods Under the IP Code

Learn how trademark infringement and counterfeit goods sales can trigger search warrants, seizure, and criminal liability under the IP Code in the Philippines.

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Corporate Cybercrime Liability in the Philippines

Corporate cybercrime liability in the Philippines under RA 10175: exposure for hacking a competitor and ransomware cover-ups, including fines and investigations.

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Corporate Cyber Libel in the Philippines

Cyber libel rules for companies and officers in the Philippines: liability for social media defamation, prescription, and safeguards for press releases.

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Criminal Prosecution for Source Code, Client Lists, and Proprietary Processes in the Philippines

Learn how PH law addresses BPO corporate espionage and trade secrets theft, including evidence, procedures, and prosecution considerations.

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