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PEZA Framework

The PEZA Framework: Navigating the Cross-Border Doctrine and Destination Principle

Corporation Law, Foreign investment Law /

The PEZA Framework: Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) serves as the primary national framework for creating and administering Special Economic Zones (EcoZones). These zones are strategic hubs designed to spur foreign investment, generate high-value jobs, and promote regional development. To prevent the over-concentration of industry in Metro Manila, the law mandates geographic decentralization by designating […]

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Crypto-assets in the Philippines 2025 SEC CASP RULES AND GUIDELINES

Corporation Law /

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released two memorandums on 30 May 2025 to proper facilitate the assets that enter the country. SEC Memorandum Circular No. 04, Series of 2025 or the SEC Rules on Crypto-Asset Service Providers (“CASP Rules”) and the SEC Memorandum Circular No. 05, Series of 2025 or the SEC Guidelines on

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From Paper to Portal: Reinventing Corporate Compliance through eSECURE

Corporation Law /

In the digital era, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has modernized its services to improve efficiency, transparency, and security for corporations and stakeholders. One of the cornerstone innovations is the “e-SECUREaccount”, a digital facility that enables secure, authenticated access to SEC’s online services. What is an E-Secure Account? An eSECURE account is a

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philippine tourism

Foreign Investment Opportunities to Philippine Tourism

Foreign investment Law /

Philippines, a Prime Tourist Destination The Philippines is a country abundant in biodiversity, natural resources, and scenic destinations. Among these tourist attractions are Boracay’s white sand beaches, Palawan’s underground river, Siargao’s surf scene, Cagayan Valley’s caves, Bicol’s perfect cone-shaped Mayon volcano, and Ifugao’s rice terraces. Aside from magnificent tourist destinations, the Philippines also boasts a

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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ratified by Congress

Administrative Law, Foreign investment Law /

Joining an economic partnership goliath The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is currently the world’s largest trade and investment agreement. As an economic bloc that includes the ten ASEAN countries, as well as five of its major trading partners – Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand, it accounts for almost a third of the

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nfts

Philippine Laws Regulating NFTs

Corporation Law, Foreign investment Law /

What are NFTs? NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are distinctive cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain and cannot be replicated. NFTs can represent real-world items like artwork and real estate. These real-world tangible assets make buying, selling, and trading them more efficient while reducing the probability of fraud. NFTs can also function to represent individuals’ identities,

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stablecoins

How Are Stablecoins Regulated in the Philippines?

Corporation Law, Foreign investment Law /

The emergence of technology has certainly paved the way for significant scientific and economic breakthroughs. Since the advent thereof, letters, snail mails, and even cash and coins have become a thing of the past—archaic, as they say. Today, people use smartphones, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency.   It won’t be long until every aspect of our lives is

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retail trade

PH Vows to Attract Foreign Retailers: An Amendment to Retail Trade Liberalization Act

Foreign investment Law /

The Philippines with its vast and exponential growth in its retail industry welcomes the entry of more foreign retailers through the recent amendments to the Retail Trade Liberalization Act.  Signed by then-President Rodrigo Duterte on December 20, 2021, the amendments would not only globally expand foreign enterprises but also meant to encourage investment inflows and

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Philippine Foreign Investment

Philippines Further Eases Restrictions on Foreign Businesses: Amendments to the Foreign Investment Act of 1991

Corporation Law, Foreign investment Law /

In a world trying to pick itself up after a series of unfortunate events, from a death-dealing Pandemic to threats of a disastrous war, every head of state is on a quest for a ploy to help reawaken their debilitated economy. Like any other corner of the globe, the Philippines was not spared from the

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