CORRESPONDENTS
Bride and prejudice: Gendered paths to Philippine citizenship
Love across borders, law within lines: Philippine citizenship pathways for foreign spouses marrying Filipino citizens
Tax-free importation of aircraft in Philippines
Regulatory framework allows non-franchised entities to enjoy tax-free importation of aircraft, engines and spare parts in the Philippines
Philippines takes step towards same-sex property rights
Josef v Ursua case affirms co-ownership rights for same-sex partners under Family Code article 148 in the Philippines
Customs recordation for TM enforcement in Philippines
Customs recordation strengthens Philippine border trademark enforcement amid surging imports and escalating counterfeit risks nationwide
Non-compete agreements in the Philippines
Philippine courts assess non-compete agreements based on reasonableness, business interests and public policy.
Using international commercial arbitration cost-effectively
Practical strategies for cost-effective international arbitration through expedited procedures, streamlined evidence and virtual hearings
Hybrid funds in the Cayman Islands
Hybrid funds blend hedge fund liquidity with private equity lock-ups, balancing flexibility, investor appeal and complexity
SEC and the cost of local capital market investment
Philippine investors seek US market gains as SEC warns on unregistered brokers and feeder funds
VAT compliance issues in the WESM
WESM trading anonymity challenges VAT invoicing, prompting administrative reforms for renewable energy participants and authorities
Why Russian subsidiaries foot the bill
How Russia sanctions disputes can pierce group limited liability and expose Asian companies’ Russian assets
Due diligence comes first in mining concessions
Mining concessions under scrutiny: Rosemoor case shows why flawless legal due diligence outweighs capital and geology
ARROW Act targets faster infrastructure delivery
From blueprint to benefit: ARROW Act speeds infrastructure by reforming right-of-way acquisition and disputes
Trademarks beyond words and logos in the Philippines
Philippines expands trademark protection to non-traditional visual marks, testing distinctiveness, functionality and secondary meaning boundaries
Valuing software-defined imports in Asean
Unbundling software fees from imports to manage Asean customs valuation audits avoid double taxation risks
Preparing for ‘whistleblowing inflation’ in age of AI
Generative AI drives whistleblowing inflation, increasing reports while straining compliance resources and investigative capacity without better facts
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks as excise tax relief and surcharges evolve nationwide
Singapore-New Zealand ink world’s first essential supplies pact
Singapore-New Zealand essential supplies pact boosts resilience, ensures trade flows in crisis, consultation and fewer export restrictions
