Publications

Amicus Curiae

24 September 2025

Civil Liability in Condominium Disputes: The Supreme Court Clarifies the HSAC’s Jurisdiction

The rise of condominium developments across the Philippines has inevitably given rise to a plethora of issues and disputes between buyers and developers. To address these, the current legal framework provides various remedies against erring developers.
17 September 2025

Floods, sachets, and intellectual property in the circular economy

Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines are increasingly vulnerable to flooding — a crisis exacerbated by the staggering volume of waste generated annually.
15 September 2025

SEC ZERO: Revolutionizing Philippine Company Registration

In line with Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 (the “Ease of Doing Business Act”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has taken another bold step in digital transformation with the launch of the SEC Zuper Easy Registration Online (“SEC ZERO”) in 17 July 2024, which was subsequently made mandatory under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025.
3 September 2025

Protecting place, preserving pride: Why geographical indications matter for the Philippines

From the bold kick of Batangas barako coffee to the sweet tang of Davao’s pomelo, the rich crunch but smooth texture of Bicol’s pili nuts, and the world-famous Guimaras mangoes, dubbed as the sweetest mangoes in the world, the Philippines is home to a remarkable variety of products shaped by its rich land, diverse climate, and colorful tradition.

Points of Law

31 May 2018 Point of Law

Portrait of a statesman

On May 13, 2018, the nation mourned the loss of one of the greatest statesmen to have served the country: Sen. Edgardo J. Angara.
25 May 2018 Point of Law

Legal robots

In the past, it was thought that only simple jobs could be replaced by technology. However, with the onset of artificial intelligence (AI), even work which requires legal analysis is about to face stiff competition.
3 May 2018 Point of Law

Right to travel

After years of uncertainty, the Supreme Court (SC) finally laid to rest whether the Department of Justice, through its chief, may issue hold departure orders (HDOs) and watchlist orders (“WLOs”) to prevent people under investigation from leaving the country.
19 April 2018 Point of Law

Whatever happened to ‘My Husband’s Lover’ bill?

With the recent progress of House Bills 6027 and 6595, more popularly known as the divorce bill and same-sex marriage bill, respectively, proponents say the Philippines is set to finally join the ranks of countries that have modernized their laws on marriage and family relations.

Others

8 May 2025 Others

Justine A. Navarro’s Updates on Philippine Competition Law

ACCRALAW Senior Associate Justine A. Navarro was featured in Asia Business Law Journal (“ABLJ”) for writing “Reviewing a decade of Philippine competition law”.
24 April 2025 Others

The Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guide on Construction

ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of The Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guide on Construction for 2025.
21 April 2025 Others

John Paul M. Gaba’s Updates on Philippine Data Privacy Law

ACCRALAW Partner John Paul M. Gaba was featured in Asia Business Law Journal (“ABLJ”) for writing the Philippine chapter of “A Regulatory Update on Data Privacy”, an overview of recent legal developments in data protection in India, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
21 February 2025 Others

Chambers and Partners’ 2025 Global Practice Guide on HR Internal Investigations

ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide on HR Internal Investigations for 2025.

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