Mergers & Acquisitions Roundtable
Mergers & Acquisitions Roundtable: What’s Shaping Philippine M&A in 2026 The Philippines’ M&A market has remained active and increasingly cross-border, with foreign investors continuing to see the country as a strategic gateway in Southeast Asia. But as deal volume grows, so does regulatory complexity — from updated competition thresholds to sector-specific approval requirements. Here’s a […]
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Corporate Rehabilitation Proceedings
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Corporate Rehabilitation Proceedings The Supreme Court has clarified just how far a rehabilitation court’s authority extends — including its power to compel arbitration with third parties who never agreed to be part of the rehabilitation proceedings themselves. The ruling, involving Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation (PhilPhos) and its insurers, offers […]
SEC Tightens Reporting Rules for Publicly Listed Companies Starting 2026
SEC Tightens Reporting Rules for Publicly Listed Companies Starting 2026 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out a wave of new issuances that reshape how publicly listed companies (PLCs) — and, in some cases, large non-listed entities — report to the regulator. Beyond the widely covered shift to mandatory sustainability disclosures, the SEC […]
Supreme Court Denies Petition in High-Profile Tax Refund Case
Supreme Court Denies Petition in High-Profile Tax Refund Case The Supreme Court has put an end to a years-long tax refund dispute involving OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc., affirming lower court rulings that denied the mining company’s bid to recover more than PHP 200 million in excise taxes. The decision offers a useful reminder of just how […]
Understanding ESG Disclosure Obligations for Publicly Listed Companies
Understanding ESG Disclosure Obligations for Publicly Listed Companies For years, sustainability reporting in the Philippines operated on a “comply or explain” basis — companies could disclose what they had and explain the rest. That era has now ended. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to mandatory, standardized ESG disclosure, and publicly listed companies […]
Key Amendments to the Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Rules
Key Developments in the Philippine Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Framework Corporate rehabilitation and insolvency remain a critical safety net for financially distressed businesses in the Philippines. While the core law hasn’t been overhauled, recent Supreme Court guidance and a pending legislative proposal are reshaping how rehabilitation cases actually move through the courts. Here’s where things […]
Navigating BIR’s New Transfer Pricing Documentation Requirements
Navigating BIR’s New Transfer Pricing Documentation Requirements Transfer pricing compliance has become one of the top priorities for businesses with related-party transactions in the Philippines. With the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) sharpening its audit tools and enforcement focus, companies operating through multiple related entities need to understand exactly what documentation is expected — and […]