by Atty. Mikaela T. Monsalud | Nov 18, 2025 | News & Features, Uncategorized, Updates
Recently, the Anti Money Laundering Council (“AMLC”) was able to secure several FreezeOrders covering the bank accounts and properties of several individuals and entities relatedto the highly publicized flood control issue. In light of these recent developments, it...
by Atty. Alexandra Gamboa | Oct 9, 2025 | News & Features, Uncategorized, Updates
On 23 September 2025, National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind WorldApp, the Orb, World ID and Worldcoin, to cease all data processing operations in the Philippines. TFH’s goal is...
by Atty. Tiffany So | Aug 3, 2024 | News & Features
Background In a landmark opinion [1] made by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), foreigners are now allowed to have 100% ownership over renewable or “green” energy sectors, which includes solar, wind, hydro and ocean or tidal energy resources. In support of its...
by Atty. Gabriel S. Hagad | Aug 3, 2024 | News & Features
Breach of contract is a word commonly tossed when things go sour as to contracts or agreements. A common scenario is when people attempt to create contracts on their own without fully understanding the implications of placing certain words or phrases within the...
by Atty. John Ranier A. Rafael | Aug 3, 2024 | News & Features
What is a preliminary investigation? The Rules of Court provide that it is an inquiry or proceeding to determine whether there is sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed and the respondent is probably guilty thereof and...
by Atty. Mark M. Reyes | Aug 3, 2024 | News & Features
What is the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil A Corporation is defined as an artificial being created by the operation of law, having the right of succession and the powers and properties expressly authorized by law or incident to its existence. [1] It means...
