News & Updates

News and Updates

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia cited as top-tier firm in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (“CMT”) has been recommended as a top-tier firm in 2 practice areas: Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property. CMT’s Corporate and M&A, immigration, Projects & Energy, and…

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CMT sponsors 7th Annual U.P. Geology Alumni Association Baguio City Geotour

The University of the Philippines Geology Alumni Association (“UPGAA”), in partnership with Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, held its 7th annual Baguio City Geotour on 22 November 2019 in conjunction with…

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SEC Issues 2019 Guidelines for Non-Profit Organizations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 25, Series of 2019, or the “2019 Guidelines for the Protection of SEC Registered Non-Profit Organizations from Money Laundering…

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SEC Issues Guidelines on the Revival of Expired Corporations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Memorandum Circular No. (“SEC MC No.”) 23, Series of 2019, providing for the Guidelines on the Revival of Expired Corporations (“Guidelines”). The Guidelines…

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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia contributes to Chambers Environmental Law 2019 Guide

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia contributed the Philippines chapter of Chambers Environmental Law 2019, the multi-jurisdictional practice guide on environmental law edited and published by Chambers & Partners. Chambers & Partners identifies…

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SEC issues Memorandum Circular No. 24, Series of 2019, on the adoption of the Code of Corporate Governance for Public Companies and Registered Issuers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Memorandum Circular (“MC”) No. 24, Series of 2019, advising the public of the adoption of the Code of Corporate Governance for Public Companies…

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Cruz Marcelo and Tenefrancia Senior Associate Speaks at Algorithms Regulation Conference

Jerome D. Canlas, a Senior Associate of Cruz Marcelo and Tenefrancia, participated as panelist on the topic “Algorithms and Creativity” at the Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Algorithms Regulation, Governance, and Markets…

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IPOPHL Pushes for Arbitration in Partnership with PDRCI

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”), in  partnership with the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (“PDRCI”), conducted a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education seminar entitled “MCLE on IP and…

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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Awarded as IP Law Firm of the Year

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (“CMT”) has once again been recognized as the Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year by the Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) in its awarding ceremony held…

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Joe Nathan P. Tenefrancia Named Managing Partner of The Year

Joe Nathan P. Tenefrancia was named by Asian Legal Business as Managing Partner of the Year in its awarding ceremony held on 22 November 2019 at the Shangri-la Makati. Joe…

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