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1. Please briefly describe the current investment climate in the country and the average volume of foreign direct investments (by value in US dollars and by deal number) over the last three years. The Philippines continues to navigate an opportunity-rich investment landscape marked by external headwinds and renewed multilateral support. In May 2025, the World...

Atty. Mary Christine Salome C. Florete Partner for Visayas Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra 1. Introduction In the landscape of dispute resolution, the quality of arbitrator selection is not merely essential—it is arguably the most monumental factor, surpassing even the brilliance of case theory development. An arbitration award that cannot be successfully enforced is, at...

Atty. Joshua P. Francia Recognizing the vital role of the financial sector in sustaining the country’s long-term economic growth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).  The CEMPA, which took effect on July 1, 2025, declares as a key policy...

Atty. Maria Angela T. Mercado In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Our social media feeds now function as digital windows that enable us to showcase our, and peer into others’, curated lives. Among other forms of social media content, vlogging has exploded in popularity. Short for...