Department 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…
Read MorePhilippine Identification/Philippine Identification System Number now accepted as sufficient proof of identity in all government and private transactions pursuant to Executive Order 162
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed on 14 February 2022 Executive Order (“EO”) No. 162, institutionalizing the acceptance of the Philippine Identification or Philippine Identification System Number as sufficient proof of…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Secures Family Case Law Win in the Supreme Court
Charnnel Shane Thomas v. Rachel Trono and The Republic of the Philippines, G.R. No. 241032In December 2021, the Philippine Supreme Court denied with finality the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the…
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