Navigating 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…
Read MoreDOE issues Department Order No. DO2024-04-0003 Streamlining Certifications for Energy Projects of National Significance
Patricia A. O. Bunye | Hannah Rose Marian U. FurigayThe Department of Energy (“DOE”) of the Philippines issued on 01 April 2024 Department Order No. DO2024-04-0003 (the “Department Order”), entitled…
Read MoreEmbracing Innovation: Insights on Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession
Hannah Rose Marian U. Furigay On April 19, 2024, Ms. Marian Coquia-Regidor of Zendesk delivered a detailed lecture on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the legal sector at Cruz…
Read MoreEXPLORING THE TAXATION TREATMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES OF CROSS-BORDER SERVICES
Eric T. Dykimching and Christianne Grace F. Salonga The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued on January 10, 2024, Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 5-2024 (RMC 5-2024), establishing the guidelines for…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Hosts AIPLA’s Global Networking Event in the Philippines
Patricia A.O. Bunye | Raiza Alexis D. Radoc | Bianca Marie J. Angela M. Rañola |Natalie Isabel P. Lim Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) hosted an afternoon of cocktails and conversations…
Read MoreSEC INTRODUCES A REGULATORY SANDBOX TO FOSTER THE GROWTH OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced the SEC Strategic Sandbox through SEC Memorandum Circular No. 9, Series of 2024 (Circular) dated 25 April 2024, enabling firms to delve…
Read MoreSEC RELEASES GUIDELINES FOR CORNERSTONE INVESTORS IN IPOS
Christianne Grace F. Salonga and Urania Estrellita Amelia Remedios P. LindoThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the Guidelines for Cornerstone Investors in Initial Public Offerings dated 11 April…
Read MoreCMT Sponsors 2024 PIArb-ICCA Philippine Roadshow
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) will host the Seminar-Workshop on the New York Convention and Investment State Arbitration on 03 May 2024 organized by the Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (PIArb)…
Read MoreUNPACKING THE PSE SHORT SELLING PROGRAM
Christianne Grace F. Salonga The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) implemented the PSE Short-Selling Program on November 6, 2023, following the effectivity of the PSE Guidelines for Short Selling Transactions in October…
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