Quisumbing Torres | Philippines | 8 Jun 2023
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the amended Public Service Act or…
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia | Philippines | 8 Jun 2023
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines approved on 13 May 2023 the application by the Guimaras Mango Growers and Producers Development…
International Law Office | Argentina, Brazil, Canada, etc. | 2 Jun 2023
To mark World Environment Day on 5 June 2023, this article spotlights global environment and climate change challenges and counteractive measures, as…
Quisumbing Torres | Philippines | 1 Jun 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos has appointed lawyer Michael G. Aguinaldo as the new Chairperson of the Philippine Competition Commission, who will serve…
Quisumbing Torres | Philippines | 1 Jun 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a series of Circulars that modify criminal procedure in the Philippines, by introducing the "reasonable…
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | Philippines | 31 May 2023
On 12 April 2023, the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (“Dole”) issued Department Order No. 238, Series of 2023 on the “Rules on the…
Quisumbing Torres | Philippines | 30 May 2023
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued Circular No. 2023-01, entitled "Schedule of Fees and Charges of the National Privacy Commission"…
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Philippines | 26 May 2023
The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) has released for public comment two sets of draft guidelines on: Consent as a basis for processing…
Rajah & Tann Asia | Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, etc. | 26 May 2023
As governments, corporates and individuals double down on efforts on their sustainability and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") agenda…
ACCRALAW | Philippines | 25 May 2023
The new Lawyer’s Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) has been approved unanimously by the Supreme Court Justices during…