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99 years of certainty? Long-term leases for foreign investors

In September 2025, Republic Act No. 12252 amended Republic Act No. 7652, or the Investors’ Lease Act, by increasing the maximum aggregate period for which qualified foreign investors may lease private land to 99 years. With the issuance of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in January 2026, the scope of this opportunity has become clearer, but so have the conditions attached to it.

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ACCRALAW as Philippine Counsel to ALDI Süd Group’s acquisition of a minority stake in Philippine Grocery Retailer DALI

ACCRALAW served as Philippine counsel to ALDI Süd Group (“ALDI”) in  its acquisition of an aggregate minority equity stake in  DALI Everyday Grocery (“DALI”). The acquisition was accomplished through a combination of purchase of shares from existing shareholders and subscription of shares in DALI Discount AG. ACCRALAW collaborated with global law firm DLA Piper in the transaction.

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When Travel is Deferred: BI Opens Reimbursement Process for Qualified Travelers

Filipino passengers whose overseas travel is deferred by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) may now seek reimbursement of certain travel expenses under BI Memorandum Circular No. 2026-001, which took effect on 13 September 2026. The Circular sets out the eligibility requirements and procedure for reimbursement claims arising from deferred departures during immigration inspection.

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ACCRALAW’s Jewel M. Culala Featured in Asia Business Law Journal for Insights on Gendered Pathways to Philippine Citizenship

In the article, Ms. Culala analyzed the gender-based distinctions governing the acquisition of Philippine citizenship by foreign nationals married to Filipino citizens, exploring the distinct legal pathways respectively available to foreign women and foreign men in such marriages. After underscoring the disparate treatment between the two, she concluded by providing guidance on alternative immigration options for those unable to acquire Philippine citizenship by reason of marriage.

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ACCRALAW’s Jewel M. Culala Featured in Asia Business Law Journal for Insights on Gendered Pathways to Philippine Citizenship

In the article, Ms. Culala examined the gender-based distinctions in the Philippine legal framework governing foreign spouses of Filipino citizens. She discussed the different pathways respectively available to foreign women and foreign men seeking Philippine citizenship by reason of marriage, as well as the requirements and procedures applicable to each. She also outlined the alternative immigration options available to foreign male spouses who do not qualify for citizenship through marriage.

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ACCRALAW Davao Branch Holds 2026 Legal Forum

On 4 September 2026, ACCRALAW Davao Branch held its Legal Forum for clients at the SEDA Abreeza Hotel in Davao City. This year’s Forum also marked the 30th anniversary since the opening of ACCRALAW Davao Branch, affirming the Firm’s long-established reputation of providing excellent legal service to its clients in the Philippines, including Mindanao.

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ACCRALAW as Philippine Counsel to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise in the Compulsory Notification Requirements for its US$9.0 Billion Acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance

ACCRALAW acted as Philippine counsel to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. in connection with the compulsory notification requirements under Republic Act No. 10667 or the Philippine Competition Act in connection with its acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Macquarie AirFinance Limited.

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