Contracting arrangements in the Philippines: Where are we now?
To recall, under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) issued Department Order No. 174, series of 2017 (“DoLE DO 174-17”).
Publications
Reassessment of the Nationality Requirements for Renewable Energy (RE) Projects
On 29 September 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) rendered its Opinion No. 21, Series of 2022 (“Opinion”), holding that the 40% foreign equity limitation as provided under the 1987 Constitution should not apply to the exploration, development, and utilization of inexhaustible renewable energy (“RE”) resources.
R.A. 11765 – Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act
The COVID pandemic has brought forth the unprecedented expansion of digital financial systems. At the height of the pandemic, quarantine measures were at their strictest.
A Short Primer on the SIM Card Registration Act
The unregulated purchase, use, and deactivation of SIM cards made it difficult for law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend those who commit wrongdoings with the use of cellular phones.
The New “Normal”: The Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations to the Telecommuting Act
In this age of rapidly evolving technology and the enduring risks of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and employees alike have forged a new “normal” of the working environment—the work-from-home arrangement.
BSP Gears for Regulatory Sandbox Framework
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (“BSP”) issued last 5 September 2022 BSP Circular No. 1153 (the “Circular”) which institutionalizes a regulatory sandbox framework to better evaluate entities under its regulatory purview that offer or use financial products/services utilizing emerging or new technology.
WFH Arrangement: Embracing the Future of Our Robust Outsourcing Industry
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has finally provided a solution. Registered
enterprises of the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector
may now adopt, on a long-term basis, flexible work arrangements with no adverse effects on
their existing incentives.
‘Panalo ka ng 1Million’: Proliferation of Text Scams and Breaches to Data Privacy
Apart from the much-awaited text message that your Lazada or Shopee delivery is out for delivery or the one-time pin that closes your transaction, another type of text message frequents our mobile phones nowadays—scam text messages.
A Call to Action for Water Security
Our water supply may soon be unsustainable. There is a dearth of clean water in certain parts of our country. The adverse impact of climate change puts pressure on our water security and ultimately on our health, safety, and economy.
Workplace Culture: Dealing with Bullying, Discrimination, and Harassment
In a bid to restart the economy, the government has rolled back most pandemic measures. With this, more and more employees are reporting to the office either as needed, pursuant to a set schedule, or for the entire workweek