Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia wins opposition case for social enterprise Human Nature/Gandang Kalikasan
Defends exclusive right of Gandang Kalikasan to its trademarkDivina Gracia E. Pedron | Carlo B. Valerio | Ma. Julienne Ysabel T. Te | Ritz Angelica R. AlejandroGandang Kalikasan, Inc. (“Gandang…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules that Lacoste and Crocodile Marks are not Confusingly Similar
Leigh O. Nufuar The Supreme Court has issued a decision ruling that there is no confusing similarity between the respective marks of Lacoste S.A. (“Lacoste”) and Crocodile International Pte. Ltd. (“Crocodile”)…
Read MoreDOE ELIMINATES ONE-YEAR CAP ON NET-METERING CREDIT ROLL-OVER AND REMOVES RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE METER REQUIREMENT
Natalie Isabel P. Lim The Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued Department Circular (“DC”) 2024 No. DC2024-08-0025 on 19 August 2024 entitled Prescribing Further Policies to Enhance the Net-Metering Program for Renewable…
Read MoreDOE CALLS FOR EVCS PROVIDER-OPERATORS’ COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES ON THE UNBUNDLING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION FEE
Kathleen Danielle D. Rebosa The Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued an Advisory on 30 August 2024 reminding all DOE-accredited Electric Vehicle Charging Station (“EVCS”) Providers to comply with the requirements under…
Read MoreBIR ISSUES GUIDELINES ON THE REGISTRATION OF BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORES AND ONLINE BUSINESSES
Eric T. DykimchingThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) recently issued Revenue Regulations (“RR”) No. 15-2024 (“RR 15-2024”) to prescribe the guidelines on the registration of brick-and-mortar stores and online stores…
Read MoreBSP AMENDS FOREIGN EXCHANGE GUIDELINES; SETS MAXIMUM MONETARY PENALTY TO PHP1,000,000.00
Fernand Joseph D. Miranda l John Mark D. Cariño The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (“BSP”), through Monetary Board (“MB”) Resolution No. 764 dated 04 July 2024, has approved amendments to the…
Read MoreDOE ESTABLISHES THE CENTER FOR AFFILIATED RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Bianca Marie J. Angela M. Rañola On 21 June 2024, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued Department Circular No. DC2024-06-0020 (“Circular”) on the Establishment of the…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia contributes Trends & Developments section of the 2024 Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide for Doing Business in the Philippines
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has contributed the Trends & Developments section of the 2024 Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide for Doing Business in the Philippines. The firm's analysis offers…
Read MoreIPOPHL MANDATES THE UPFRONT PAYMENT OF ISSUANCE AND PUBLICATION FEES IN THE REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF TRADEMARKS
Martina Marlin S. MarteIn line with its efforts to streamline work processes and automate business-related transactions, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2024-023, which…
Read MoreCAB Adopts Guidelines Implementing the Public Service Act
Fernand Joseph D. Miranda | John Mark D. Cariño To further encourage private enterprise, liberalize foreign equity restrictions, and expand the base of investments in the Philippines, the Civil Aeronautics Board…
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