New Passport Law Allows Women to Revert to Maiden Names
Steffi Eunice S. RamosRepublic Act No. 11983 or the New Philippine Passport Act permits a married woman to voluntarily revert to the use of her maiden name.Section 5(f) of the…
Read MoreSupreme Court promulgates Rules on Electronic Notarization
Steffi Eunice S. RamosThe Supreme Court promulgated the Rules on Electronic Notarization (A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC) on 04 February 2025. The Rules now allow for electronic notarization of electronic documents through…
Read MoreCRUZ MARCELO & TENEFRANCIA CONTRIBUTES PHILIPPINE CHAPTER TO 2025 CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS PRACTICE GUIDE ON PATENT LITIGATION
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) contributed the Philippine chapter of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide on Patent Litigation 2025, a comprehensive guide featuring the latest information on patent…
Read MoreLAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY LAUNCHES THE PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY REGISTRY
Jerome D. Canlas | Francis Eric I. Santos On 13 February 2025, the Land Registration Authority (“LRA”), in partnership with the Department of Finance, the Department of Justice, and the Bankers…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Reinforces its Leadership in Mining Law with Contribution to 2025 Chambers Global Practice Guide
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) continues to solidify its reputation as a premier authority in mining and natural resources law with its latest contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide:…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Shortlisted for Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is shortlisted for Philippines Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s…
Read MoreCMT Welcomes ICC President Ms. Claudia Salomon Ahead of ICC Philippines Arbitration Day
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) was honored to host Ms. Claudia T. Salomon, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration, along with Mr. Tejus Chauhan,…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Partner joins successful efforts of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to remove the Philippines from the “grey list”
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) welcomes the announcement of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on the removal of the Philippines from the “Greylist” following its on-site visit last January…
Read MoreDiversifying the Philippines’ energy mix and democratizing consumer choice
Writing for Financier Worldwide, Patricia A. O. Bunye, Rafael Evangelista, and Liam Lu explore recent updates to the energy landscape in the Philippines. Among these are the establishment of the…
Read MorePhilippine Department of Health Issues Guidelines for the Registration of Pharmaceutical Products and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Intended for Human Use
Martin Christopher T. BelmonteThe Department of Health (“DOH”) issued on 20 September 2024 Administrative Order No. 2024-0013 (“Order”), which provides guidelines for the registration of pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical…
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