Philippines: NPC releases guidelines on AI systems
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta, & Atty. Julia S. Unarce February 5, 2025 Summary The National Privacy Commission’s AI Advisory outlines guidelines for AI systems processing personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and fairness obligations. It requires AI developers, providers, and deployers to assess […]
Philippines: Updated rules on CCTV systems
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz & Atty. Luis Teodoro B. Pascua Summary NPC Circular No. 2024-02 updates guidelines on CCTV systems, emphasizing transparency, legitimate purpose, proportionality, accountability, and security measures. It requires PICs and PIPs to conduct regular privacy assessments, establish clear policies on footage retention, access requests, and data breach handling. The Circular excludes […]
Philippines – Cookies & Similar Technologies
September 2024 1. GOVERNING TEXTS 1.1. Legislation Not applicable. 1.2. Regulatory Authority Guidance The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has not issued any circulars or regulations specifically on the use of cookies or similar technologies. However, the NPC is aiming to release rules governing tracking via cookies this year, in 2024. Though the NPC has not […]
Trump’s Tariffs: Will the Pros Outweigh the Cons?
Trump’s Tariffs: Will the Pros Outweigh the Cons? By: Atty. Julia Antoinette S. Unarce In various instances, United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump has declared that “tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” During his presidential campaign, Trump consistently advocated for the imposition of tariffs as a key component of his global policy […]
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Expands Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Euro Latam Lex
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Expands Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Euro Latam Lex April 2025; Madrid, Spain – Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (Gorriceta), one of the Philippines’ leading law firms, has expanded its global reach through a strategic partnership with Euro Latam Lex, a prestigious legal network spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia […]
Going Digital: the New Rules on Electronic Notarization
Going Digital: the New Rules on Electronic Notarization By: Atty. Andre Jose H. Surigao In what appears to be a significant step toward modernization, the Supreme Court of the Philippines approved the long-awaited Rules on Electronic Notarization through the issuance of A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC (“Rules on E-Notarization”). The Rules on E-Notarization, which supplements the 2004 […]
It’s More (Re)Fun(d) in the Philippines – A VAT Refund Legislation for Foreign Tourists!
It’s More (Re)Fun(d) in the Philippines – A VAT Refund Legislation for Foreign Tourists! By: Atty. Gerard Ceasar S. Baguio What better way to end a vacation than claiming Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Sales Tax refunds as you wait for your flight back home? Many countries recognize the benefit of encouraging tourists to shop locally […]
Now Loading…VAT on Digital Services
Now Loading…VAT on Digital Services by: Atty. Karlene Erika Liao On October 2, 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12023 or the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Act (the “Act”), which aims to ensure equitable tax treatment of all digital businesses providing services in the Philippines and generate […]
Gorriceta Celebrates GRATIA: An Evening of Gratitude
November 27, 2024, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra held its year-end celebration called “GRATIA: An Evening of Gratitude” with our esteemed clients and partners at the stunning Salon de Ning at The Peninsula Manila. This gathering was more than just a year-end celebration, it was a heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients and partners who […]