THE SEC ADOPTS REVISED BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE RULES
By: Aida Araceli G. Roxas-Rivera| Christianne Grace F. Salonga | Dino Roel J. De Guzman The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 15, Series of 2025, Revised…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Partner Maria Vinina Bonita A. Padilla Completes Master of Laws in Law and Politics from Kyushu University
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is pleased to welcome back Maria Vinina Bonita A. Padilla, a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, after her successful completion of her…
Read MoreSupreme Court Cancels Trademark Registration for Appropriating Protected Trade Name, Clarifies Limits of ‘First-to-File’ Rule
Susan D. VillanuevaIn a Decision promulgated on 22 January 2025, the Supreme Court affirmed the cancellation of a trademark registration obtained in violation of the Intellectual Property Code’s protection of…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Recognized in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Rankings
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is pleased to announce its continued recognition by Chambers and Partners, receiving outstanding rankings across multiple practice areas and individual categories in the Chambers Asia-Pacific…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Contributes Philippines Chapter of the Mondaq Environment & Climate Regulation Guide
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) Managing Partner Patricia A.O. Bunye and Senior Associate Rafael Raymundo A. Evangelista authored the Philippines chapter of the Mondaq Comparative Guide – Environment & Climate…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Senior Partner Pancho G. Umali Completes Master of Laws in International Trade Law
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Pancho G. Umali has successfully completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade Law from the International…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Partner Rowanie A. Nakan Recognized as IAM Global Leader 2026
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) proudly congratulates Partner Rowanie A. Nakan for being named one of IAM Global Leaders 2026.The IAM Global Leaders guide showcases the world’s foremost private practice…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Contributes Philippines Chapter to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Franchising 2025
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is proud to announce that it contributed the Philippines chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Franchising 2025. This respected guide offers multinational corporations, investors,…
Read MoreElmar B. Galacio Named Distinguished Practitioner for Dispute Resolution in Asialaw 2025
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) proudly announces that Mr. Elmar B. Galacio, Senior Partner, has been recognized as a Distinguished Practitioner for Dispute Resolution in the Asialaw 2025 Rankings.Mr. Galacio…
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