Republic Act No. 11647 Amends the Foreign Investments Act Of 1991 to Attract Foreign Investors
On 02 March 2022, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Republic Act (“RA”) No. 11647 or “An act promoting foreign investments, thereby amending Republic Act No. 7042, otherwise known as the…
Read MoreDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources Issues Administrative Order No. 2022-03, Revising the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued Administrative Order No. 2022-03 (“DAO 2022-03”) which takes effect on 29 April 2022, ensuring a more effective and expeditious implementation of…
Read MoreDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources Issues DAO No. 2022-04 On Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in Mining Operations
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (“DENR”) issued on 04 March 2022 DENR Administrative Order No. 2022-04 (“DAO 2022-04”), providing for adequate measures to ensure the integration of biodiversity…
Read MorePhilippine Intellectual Property Office Launches the Issuance of Patent Electronic Certificates
Pursuant to Bureau of Patents Memorandum Circular No. 2022-001, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) shall now issue Electronic Certificates, known as “Patent eCert”, for Patent, Utility Model,…
Read MoreSecurities and Exchange Commission Issues Guidelines on the Procedure for the Removal of Disqualified Directors, Trustees and Officers of Corporations
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued on 15 February 2022 Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2022 (“MC 4-2022”), outlining the procedure for the removal of directors, trustees, and…
Read MoreWorld Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 Recognizes Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia as a Gold-Tier Firm in the Philippines for 2022
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is recognized as a Gold-Tier Firm in the Philippines by World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 for 2022. WTR described the firm as follows in its…
Read MoreE.O. 164 initiating Nuclear Energy Program Issued, Reevaluating Viability of Mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
On 28 February 2022, President Duterte signed Executive Order No. 164 (“E.O. 164”) which begins the process of including nuclear power in the energy mix of the Philippines. The Executive…
Read MoreDepartment Of Interior and Local Government Issues Memorandum Circular 2022-18, Reiterating The Roles And Responsibilities Of LGUs Relative To Projects Covered By The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
The Department of Interior and Local Government issued on 17 February 2022 Memorandum Circular No. 2022-018 which covers all local government units (LGUs) with existing or proposed projects under the…
Read MoreDOH issues guidelines for ethical and responsible reporting of suicide in media and films
The Department of Health (“DOH”) has issued guidelines for media practitioners to ensure ethical and responsible reporting and portrayal of suicide in media and films.In its recently issued Administrative Order…
Read MorePIO Reports That SC Issues Rules On Expedited Procedure In First Level Courts
On 02 March 2022, the Supreme Court Public Information Office (“SC-PIO”) announced that the Supreme Court En Banc has approved new procedural rules for the expedition of criminal and civil…
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