Tax Incentives Under the CREATE Act: A Sector-by-Sector Breakdown
Tax Incentives Under the CREATE Act: A Sector-by-Sector Breakdown The Philippines’ tax incentive landscape has evolved significantly since the original CREATE Act took effect in 2021 — and even more so with the passage of the CREATE MORE Act (Republic Act No. 12066) in late 2024. For businesses evaluating where and how to invest, understanding […]
Cross-Border Arbitration: Enforcing Foreign Awards in the Philippines
Cross-Border Arbitration: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in the Philippines As Philippine businesses increasingly enter into contracts with foreign partners, cross-border disputes are no longer the exception — they’re an expected part of doing international business. When those disputes are resolved through arbitration abroad, a critical question follows: can that award actually be enforced here in […]
A Practical Guide to Employee Data Protection Compliance
A Practical Guide to Employee Data Protection Compliance HR departments sit on some of the most sensitive personal data any organization holds — government IDs, bank details, payroll records, medical information, and increasingly, monitoring data from remote and hybrid work arrangements. Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), that makes HR one of […]
Foreign Ownership Rules in Philippine Renewable Energy Projects
Foreign Ownership Rules in Philippine Renewable Energy Projects Once one of the more restrictive corners of Philippine investment law, the renewable energy sector has undergone a genuine transformation. Foreign investors can now own up to 100% of a Philippine renewable energy project — a shift that has reshaped how deals in solar, wind, hydro, and […]
Navigating Philippine M&A in the New Regulatory Era
Navigating Philippine M&A in the New Regulatory Era The Philippine mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. With the implementation of the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Competition Act (PCA) and the recent streamlining of foreign investment negative lists, 2026 presents both unprecedented challenges and […]