SEC MANDATES PUBLICLY LISTED COMPANIES TO TIMELY POST THE MINUTES OF STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS ON THEIR WEBSITE
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Eric T. Dykimching | Juan Paulo M. Santos The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 11, series of 2024 (“MC 11-24”) on…
Read MoreDOE bats for nuclear energy in Philippine Energy Plan 2023-2050
Liam Calvin Joshua C. Lu The Department of Energy (DOE) has released its Philippine Energy Plan (“PEP”) for 2023 to 2050, articulating its ambitious Philippine Nuclear Energy Program (the “Program”). The…
Read MoreModernizing and Standardizing the Valuation of Real Property in the Philippines: The Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Jennifer Marie G. Castro | Samantha Joie G. Tamayo Republic Act No. 12001, otherwise known as the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (“RPVARA”), was…
Read MoreNo More Expiration Date for electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration
Eric T. DykimchingThe Department of Finance recently signed Revenue Regulations No. 12-2024 (“RR 12-2024”) removing the expiration date of electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (“eCAR”) issued for the transfer of real…
Read MoreAmendments to the IPOPHL Rules and Regulations on Administrative Complaints for Violation of Laws Involving Intellectual Property Rights Take Effect on 15 July 2024
Carlo B. Valerio | Carriz Andrea F. NanaJumping off from the digitalization initiatives it started during the pandemic, the Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) has officially amended the Rules and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System Act
Hannah Rose Marian U. FurigayThe Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (“PENCAS”) Act, officially designated as Republic Act No. 11995, marks a significant legislative milestone. It institutionalizes the integration…
Read MoreDriving Sustainability In Biofuels With DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-05-0014
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Hannah Bianca L. PerdigonThe Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued on 07 May 2024 DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-05-0014 (“Circular”), the Guidelines on Biofuel Blend Implementation, which apply…
Read MoreThinking Outside the Box: Enforcing your IP Rights beyond Philippine courts and IPOPHL
Carlo B. Valerio | Natalie Isabel P. LimIn the dynamic landscape of global commerce, the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights stands as a cornerstone of innovation and economic growth.…
Read MoreNavigating the Internet Transactions Act (R.A. No. 11967): A Primer on Opportunities and Risks for Digital Economy Players
Carlo B. Valerio | Bianca Marie J. Angela M. RañolaRepublic Act No. 11967 or the Internet Transactions Act (“ITA”) was enacted to “promote and maintain a robust electronic commerce (e-commerce)…
Read MoreExecutive Order No. 59 Streamlines Requirements for Infrastructure Flagship Projects
Liam Calvin Joshua C. LuIn a bid to expedite the development of the country’s Infrastructure Flagship Projects (“IFPs”), the President has promulgated Executive Order No. 59 (“EO 59”), which provides…
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