Cruz 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…
Read MoreFULL IMPLEMENTATION OF DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2023-05 BEGINS: UPGRADING MINERAL REPORTING STANDARDS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Milbert M. CapistranoMineral reporting in the Philippines is governed by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No. 2023-05, entitled “Revised Guidelines for the Classification and Reporting Standards…
Read MoreSUPREME COURT APPROVES THE RULE ON FAMILY MEDIATION
Bianca Marie J. Angela M. RañolaOn 08 January 2025, the Supreme Court En Banc issued A.M. No. 24-02-06-SC, approving the Rule on Family Mediation (“Rule”). The Rule applies to cases…
Read MoreHow valuable is the family home?
Francesca Mikhaela P. Yazon As part of the State’s interest in protecting the integrity of the family, Article 155 of the Family Code grants the husband and wife, or an unmarried…
Read MoreERC Adopts Price Determination Methodology for Non-FIT-Eligible Renewable Energy Technologies in the Green Energy Auction Program
Alexander James B. Tan The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved and adopted the Price Determination Methodology (PDM) for Non-FIT-Eligible Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies under the Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP).…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Name Partner Simeon V. Marcelo Recognized for Advocacy in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Simeon V. Marcelo, Name Partner at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT), has been prominently featured in the In-House Community (IHC) Magazine for his remarkable insights into Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).…
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