Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Expands Nationwide | Welcomes Regional Partners from Visayas and Mindanao
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Expands Nationwide | Welcomes Regional Partners from Visayas and Mindanao Strategic integration with Nograles Ilagan Cayco Lizada & Dabi and Florete Law strengthens national presence and regional capability. MANILA, Philippines — In a landmark move that signals a bold step toward national integration, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, one […]
Caught on Cam: Zooming Into the NPC’s Vlogging Guidelines
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 […]
You Might as Well-Known: Highlights of IPOPHL’s Rules on the Register of Well-Known Marks
You Might as Well-Known: Highlights of IPOPHL’s Rules on the Register of Well-Known Marks By: Atty. Luis Teodoro B. Pascua Well-known Marks are a subset of trademarks that possess a high degree of reputation, recognition, and consequently, protection. In the Philippines, well-known marks, “whether registered or unregistered, is afforded substantial legal protection by granting the […]
Philippines: Powered by AI – The Philippines’ National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, & Danica S. Escobiñas Summary The Philippines’ National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0, launched by the Department of Trade and Industry, aims to position the country as a regional AI powerhouse by fostering innovation and sustainable economic growth. NAISR 2.0 addresses gaps from its predecessor by incorporating advanced technologies like […]
Philippines: Protecting rights and establishing legal claims – The NPC Guidelines on Personal Data Processing Based on Section 13(f) of the Data Privacy Act
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, & Julia Unarce November 25, 2024 Summary The NPC Guidelines on Personal Data Processing clarify Section 13(f) of the Data Privacy Act, allowing Personal Information Controllers to process sensitive personal data for protecting lawful rights and interests in court proceedings or establishing legal claims. The guidelines emphasize the necessity […]
Philippines: NEDA’s Policy Note on AI in light of current AI rules and policies
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta, & Danica S. Escobiñas March 25, 2025 Summary The Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) released a Policy Note on Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the country’s lag in AI governance compared to neighboring Southeast Asian nations and suggesting alignment with advanced jurisdictions like the EU […]
Philippines: Privacy enhancing technologies and the Philippine National Privacy Commission – Insurance Commission Joint Advisory
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz & Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta May 16, 2025 Summary The Philippines National Privacy Commission’s Advisory on Child-Oriented Transparency addresses the vulnerabilities of children in digital environments, emphasizing the importance of transparency in data processing. It mandates age-appropriate privacy notices and Child Privacy Impact Assessments for products or services likely […]
Philippines: The NPC’s Advisory on Child-Oriented Transparency
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, Atty. Liane R. Candelario, & Julia S. Unarce February 20, 2025 Summary The Philippines National Privacy Commission’s Advisory on Child-Oriented Transparency addresses the vulnerabilities of children in digital environments, emphasizing the importance of transparency in data processing. It mandates age-appropriate privacy notices and Child Privacy Impact Assessments for products […]
The Philippine Blockchain Report 2025 charts the full spectrum of blockchain use, key players and regulatory landscape within the Philippines.
The Philippines’ blockchain landscape is undergoing a pivotal transition. Once concentrated in speculative crypto and play-to-earn gaming, the local ecosystem is now expanding into real-world use cases, from tokenized financial instruments and digital identity to supply chain integrity, government registries, and decentralized compliance infrastructure. However, this momentum remains constrained by institutional gaps, uneven regulatory enforcement, […]