IPOPHL Implements Online Requests for and Issuance of Digitally Signed Certifications of No Pending Case
The Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) issued on 23 September 2021 Memorandum Circular No. 2021-022 (“MC No. 2021-022”) allowing registered owners of marks or their representatives to request for a…
Read MoreEarly Termination of Mediation Now Allowed Under IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2021-023
The Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) issued on 23 September 2021 Memorandum Circular No. 2021-023 (“MC No. 2021-023”) giving parties the opportunity to ask for an earlier termination of their…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Shares 7 Key IP Strategies in the Philippines
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia’s Senior Partner and head of its Intellectual Property Department Susan D. Villanueva, Senior Partner Patricia A. O. Bunye, and Associate Andrea Y. Alegre share 7 key IP strategies…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia’s Senior Partner Susan D. Villanueva answers important legal questions on art forgery
On 28 August 2021, our Senior Partner Susan D. Villanueva discussed legal issues and remedies surrounding art authentication and forgery in “Keeping It Real: Issues On Authenticity In Art,” a Facebook…
Read MoreLatest Government issuances on COVID-19
27 March 2023 – Advisory No. 2023-0012: Effectivity of Special Privileges Under Fortuitous Events Until December 31, 2022 OnlyPHILHEALTH informs all members and beneficiaries, partner health care providers and other…
Read More23 August 2021 – Philippine Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) Memorandum Circular No. 2021-020: Advisory on IPOPHL Services During the Modified Enhances Community Quarantine
The IPOPHL advises the public that there will be no extension of deadlines throughout the duration of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine which was imposed on 21 August 2021 and…
Read MoreDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources issues Department Administrative Order No. 2026-21 on the Establishment, Harvesting and Transport of Bamboo
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (“DENR”) has issued Department Administrative Order No. (“DAO”) 2021-26, providing the rules and regulations governing the establishment, harvesting, and transport of bamboo. DAO…
Read MoreBIR Reminds YouTubers and Other Social Media Influencers to Pay Their Taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (“RMC”) No. 97-2021 to clarify the tax obligations of social media influencers, and to remind them of their obligations…
Read MoreBIR defers the Implementation of the New VAT Rules on the Local Purchases of Exporters and Registered Business Enterprises
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) has issued Revenue Regulations (“RR”) No. 15-2021 deferring the implementation of RR No. 9-2021 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on…
Read MoreBIR Clarifies Imposition/Computation of Donor’s Tax on Renunciation of Inheritance
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (“RMC”) No. 94-2021 clarifying that a general renunciation by an heir of his share from the inheritance is not…
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