Public interest is a paramount consideration underlying Philippine immigration policy. In admitting foreigners and regulating the scope of their permissible activities, the government ensures that foreigners do not become a public charge and that their presence benefits the society.
Special and immigrant visas for foreign entrepreneurs and investors in the Philippines Read More »
Filipinos have largely shifted to e-commerce over the past five years, driven by the widespread adoption of contactless transactions following the pandemic.
Protecting brands in cyberspace and e-commerce transactions Read More »
On April 8, the Supreme Court of the Philippines approved the Rules on Extradition Proceedings through A.M. No. 22-03-29-SC, marking a major procedural reform on how the country handles extradition cases.
At a time where every peso in public funds is scrutinized, one piece of paper has recently received the ire of the public eye: the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) Letter of Authority (LoA).
Revisiting the BIR LoA Read More »
Last 15 November 2021, the Supreme Court (SC) announced that it was designating an initial batch of twenty-one (21) Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) as special courts to handle anti-graft cases that arise from infrastructure projects.
Supreme Court designates 21 Regional Trial Courts as Anti-Graft Courts Read More »
Philippine employment contracts cannot be treated in the same manner as other civil or commercial contracts. To do so may expose one to massive and unexpected liability down the line.
The Unique Nature of Philippine Employment Contracts Read More »
One of the common disputes within corporations is the matter of stock ownership, which is material to determine quorum, voting rights, right to dividends, right to inspect corporate records, preemptive rights, among others.
Determining Stockholder Status in a Corporation Read More »
The toothpaste is out of the tube. Once personal data hits the internet, there is no going back. Children today grow up leaving permanent traces with every like, post, and DM, often unaware of how much of themselves they have exposed.
Raising digitally mature children: Data privacy for the next generation Read More »
The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) has been one of the Philippines’ flagship programs for attracting foreign retirees.
Updates on the Philippines’ Retirement Visa Program Read More »
Revenue Memorandum Circular (“RMC”) No. 81-2025 was issued to reiterate guidelines on the deductibility of expenses under the Tax Code, and lists the following criteria: it must be ordinary and necessary; paid or incurred within the taxable year
Reasonable criteria for deductibility Read More »
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