4 March 2026
DOLE’s new procedural guidelines on voluntary arbitration
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.
22 February 2026
Automated Initiation, Single-Instance and Standardized BIR Audit Framework
The National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, empowers the Commissioner of Internal Revenue (CIR) to make assessments and prescribe additional requirements for tax administration and enforcement.
4 February 2026
The importance of digital footprints: SC’s guidelines on proving social media identity in criminal cases
Digital footprints—the trail of data left behind by users during their online activities—now play a major role in criminal investigations. Every action on online platforms, from posting content to sending private messages, creates records that can later be traced and examined.
28 January 2026
Special and immigrant visas for foreign entrepreneurs and investors in the Philippines
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.
7 January 2026
Protecting brands in cyberspace and e-commerce transactions
Filipinos have largely shifted to e-commerce over the past five years, driven by the widespread adoption of contactless transactions following the pandemic.
26 December 2025
The new rules on extradition: Streamlining international cooperation while safeguarding due process
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.