In today’s digital age, a person’s identity has become one of the most valuable assets he or she can own. Because of the rise of social media, artificial intelligence, and the content creator economy, a person’s identity now carries significant commercial value, creating opportunities for endorsements and business ventures.
More Than a Name: Trademark Law as a Shield for One’s Image and Likeness Read More »
ACCRALAW continues to maintain its top rankings in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide. For 2026, the Firm’s Commercial and Transactions, Intellectual Property, and Labor and Employment practices remain at Tier 1. Furthermore, the Firm remains Highly Recommended for Tax, with Government and Regulatory and International Arbitration listed as Recommended, and the White-Collar Crime practice listed under Active Firms.
ACCRALAW Retains Top Ranks in the 2026 Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide Read More »
It is an enshrined policy in our Constitution for the State to encourage non-governmental, community-based, or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation. This mandate is made more important today for Filipinos left impoverished and vulnerable, caused by the looming effects of the geopolitical disruptions affecting our country. In line with this mandate, the National Internal Revenue Code (Tax Code) provides tax incentives to persons who contribute to accredited institutions (Donee Institutions). This is where philanthropy and corporate social responsibility intersect.
Streamlining the Accreditation for Donee Institutions Read More »
ACCRALAW Senior Partner and Co-Managing Partner Leland R. Villadolid, Jr. joined as a panelist at the World Judicial Integrity Forum 2026, held on 13 May 2026 at Rangsit University in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the International Strategy Institute, the forum gathered chief justices, senior judges, court administrators, legal scholars, and policymakers across Asia to discuss contemporary issues affecting judicial systems and the administration of justice under the theme, “Justice, Reform, and Resilience: Towards a Global Legal Future.”
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Several lawyers from the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department attended the 4th International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Philippines Arbitration Day on 23 April 2026 at the Fairmont Hotel, Makati. The team was led by Victor P. Lazatin (ACCRALAW Senior Legal Counsel and Chairman of the ICC Philippines Arbitration Committee),
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ACCRALAW acted as counsel to Sole Arranger and Bookrunner, Market Maker, and Trustee, Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc., in connection with the PHP2.5 billion 7-year Series 5 7.75% Fixed Rate Notes issued by DoubleDragon Corporation (“DoubleDragon”).
ACCRALAW as Counsel in DoubleDragon’s PHP 2.5 Billion Notes Issuance Read More »
ACCRALAW Partner Felice Suzanne D. Soria-Prima delivered a lecture at the Learning Session entiled “Business and Regulatory Permits Renewal and Compliance” for the Mactan Economic Processing Zone – Human Resource Association Inc. (“MEPZ-HRA”) on 21 April 2026. The Learning Session is an activity organized by MEPZ HRA for its companies’ human resource and operations employees.
ACCRALAW participated in the Legal Aid Clinic of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Makati City Chapter (IBP Makati) held last 22 April 2026 at the ICT Room, 18th Floor, Makati City Hall.
ACCRALAW Lawyers Volunteer for the IBP Makati Legal Aid Clinic Read More »
ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guide on Construction for 2026. The chapter was authored by Partners Aison Benedict Velasco, Joseph Anthony Malaya, and Dan Bernard Sabilala, and Senior Associate Antonio Castillo.
Excise taxes are levied on goods manufactured or produced locally for domestic sales or consumption, imported things, and services performed within the Philippines. These taxes, imposed in addition to the value-added tax, serve to generate revenue, and to discourage the consumption of harmful goods.
Suspension of Excise Tax on Specific Petroleum Products Read More »
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