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Republic Act No. 11659 amends the Public Service Act and limits the definition of “public utility” to stimulate foreign investment in public service sectors

On 21 March 2022, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Republic Act (“RA”) No. 11659 or “An act amending Commonwealth Act No. 146, otherwise known as the ‘Public Service Act’, as amended”. It was published in the Official Gazette on 28 March 2022 and took effect after fifteen (15) days following its date of publication

RA 11861 Expands the Coverage of the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act 11861 or the “Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act” last June 4, 2022, to reinforce the two decade-old Solo Parent’s Welfare Act of 2000 by expanding its scope of applicability and increasing the benefits granted to solo parents and their families. The Act covers solo parents

Supreme Court Issues Revised Domestic Adoption Guidelines

The Supreme Court (“SC”) issued on 19 April 2022 A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC, outlining the guidelines on the implications of Republic Act No. 11642 (“RA No. 11642”), otherwise known as the “Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act” on the Rule on Adoption. Under the guidelines, courts may no longer receive or accept petitions for

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Secures Significant Competition Law Win

Mergers and Acquisitions Office vs. Just Solar Corporation, et al., PCC Decision No. 05-M-008/2021 dated 16 September 2021 On 21 April 2022, the Philippine Competition Commission (the “Commission”), released its PCC Decision No. 05-M-008/2021 dated 16 September 2021 finding that the Guidelines on the Computation of Merger Notification Thresholds (“Threshold Guidelines”) was inapplicable to our

IPOPHL Launches Juana Patent and Juana Design Protection Incentive Program Waiving Patent Fees for Women Inventors, Designers, and Woman-Led or Woman-Owned MSMEs

In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) launched the Juana Patent and Juana Design Protection Incentive Program (JPIP) last March 2022. This program aims to empower female inventors and female-led and/or female-owned micro-, small- and medium- enterprises (MSMEs) by promoting the protection of their intellectual property through the

Republic Act No. 11647 Amends the Foreign Investments Act Of 1991 to Attract Foreign Investors

On 02 March 2022, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Republic Act (“RA”) No. 11647 or “An act promoting foreign investments, thereby amending Republic Act No. 7042, otherwise known as the ‘Foreign Investments Act of 1991’”. RA No. 11647 aims to attract, promote and welcome productive foreign investments in activities that significantly contribute to sustainable,

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Issues Administrative Order No. 2022-03, Revising the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued Administrative Order No. 2022-03 (“DAO 2022-03”) which takes effect on 29 April 2022, ensuring a more effective and expeditious implementation of the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act, introducing a more orderly and systematic procedure, and regulating the small-scale mining industry with a view of enhancing its growth

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Issues DAO No. 2022-04 On Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in Mining Operations

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (“DENR”) issued on 04 March 2022 DENR Administrative Order No. 2022-04 (“DAO 2022-04”), providing for adequate measures to ensure the integration of biodiversity conservation and protection in all stages of both on-shore and off-shore mining operations. Section 6.1 of DAO 2022-04 enumerates the specific biodiversity measures to

Philippine Intellectual Property Office Launches the Issuance of Patent Electronic Certificates

Pursuant to Bureau of Patents Memorandum Circular No. 2022-001, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) shall now issue Electronic Certificates, known as “Patent eCert”, for Patent, Utility Model, and Industrial Design Applications that were recommended for registration starting 01 March 2022. Applications that have been recommended for registration before 01 March 2022 will

Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Guidelines on the Procedure for the Removal of Disqualified Directors, Trustees and Officers of Corporations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued on 15 February 2022 Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2022 (“MC 4-2022”), outlining the procedure for the removal of directors, trustees, and officers elected or appointed despite possessing a disqualification, or whose disqualification arose or is discovered after their election or appointment. MC 4-2022 enumerates the

A client is "impressed with the team's ability to meet deadlines" and appreciates that it is "very responsive in communication."
The team provides excellent service, especially in that the lawyers have been offering workable solutions rather than just plain legal advice."

Chambers Asia Pacific

Cruz Marcelo

2020-04-20T07:09:09+00:00

Chambers Asia Pacific

A client is "impressed with the team's ability to meet deadlines" and appreciates that it is "very responsive in communication." The team provides excellent service, especially in that the lawyers have been offering workable solutions rather than just plain legal advice."

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Versatile practice with core expertise in merger transactions and share-based acquisitions and dispositions. Areas of strength include public bidding and project structuring. Notable expertise in the formation of joint ventures. Regularly advises on ventures relating to infrastructure and property. Caters to an impressive roster of clients in the energy, natural resources and media industries, with experience representing clients in both the private and public sectors.

Chambers Global

Cruz Marcelo

2020-04-20T07:09:39+00:00

Chambers Global

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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia 'delivers in a timely manner and with reasonable rates'. The corporate team handles a varied mix of corporate, energy and infrastructure projects for its foreign and local clients, which include transport, agriculture, real estate, construction and energy companies. Among its recent highlights was the team's advice to Asian Terminals on the establishment of a PEZA Integrated Port Facility backed with service level agreements for provision of port terminal services; the firm assisted with the drafting of transaction documents and establishing the project company and its post-registration requirements. Aida Roxas-Rivera heads the corporate practice; Rosa Michelle Bagtas and associate Fernand Joseph Miranda are recommended.

Republic Act No. 11659 amends the Public Service Act and limits the definition of “public utility” to stimulate foreign investment in public service sectors

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