What is the restriction on donations made by foreign corporations in the Philippines?
Every corporation has the general power and capacity to make reasonable donations for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific, civic, or similar purposes (SEC. 35, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). However, this power is explicitly restricted for foreign corporations doing business in the Philippines. No foreign corporation shall give donations in aid of any political party or candidate or for purposes of partisan political activity within the country. This prohibition is intended to prevent foreign entities from influencing domestic electoral processes and political outcomes.
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