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August 6, 2024

The Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act

On July 20, 2024, President Marcos signed into law R.A. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA). In the…

July 15, 2024

Tatak Pinoy Act: Bringing Filipino Products to the Forefront of Global Economy, Productivity and Competitiveness

Filipinos are very proud of their heritage and their countrymen. The term “proud to be pinoy” normally goes with the…

April 30, 2024

What is Cyber Libel?

Recent data show that Filipinos spend the highest amount of time online compared to the rest of the world. According…

September 2, 2023

Mining Laws and Regulations Philippines 2024

ICLG – Mining Laws and Regulations – Philippines Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the…

January 5, 2023

GREEN FUNDING FOR A FLOATING SOLAR PROJECT – A Look at Eligibility, Legal and Regulatory Issues

Introduction: As early as 2009, the Philippines recognized the vulnerability of the Philippine archipelago and its local communities, particularly the…

November 22, 2022

THE ARBITRABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) ISSUES

In a course on International Commercial Arbitration that has been quite educational, fascinating and compelling, it is still interesting to…

September 29, 2022

Mining Laws and Regulations Philippines 2023

Mining law in the Philippines is regulated by the State policies laid down under the 1987 Constitution mandating that the…

October 20, 2018

13 Years After Pearl & Dean and We’re Still Groping in the Dark [Copyright]

When the Philippine Supreme Court rendered judgment in Pearl & Dean (Phil.), Inc. vs. Shoemart, Inc. and North EDSA Marketing,…