Dependent No More: The Non-Applicability of the Dependency Test for POEA Death Benefits
Dependent No More: The Non-Applicability of the Dependency Test for POEA Death Benefits By: Atty. Hans Richmond Ong Navigating the law can be as challenging as the seas themselves. For seafarers and their families, their financial security often hinges on the interpretation of key regulations, particularly those governing death benefits under the Philippine Overseas Employment […]
Going Green: Sustainable Business Practices for a Sustainable Future
Going Green: Sustainable Business Practices for a Sustainable Future By: Atty. Ma. Katrina Rafaelle M. Ortiz In today’s evolving business environment, the pursuit of profit remains as an important objective for businesses and other economies. However, there are recent shifts in stakeholder priorities which indicates that profit alone is no longer the primary concern. Key […]
When Clarifications lead to Confusion
When Clarifications lead to Confusion by: Atty. Danica Anne S. Escobiñas clar·i·fy (klerəˌfī) verb. to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation.[1] Unfortunately, not always. The growth of digitalization in recent years has given rise to a new borderless world economy, one which gives parties the ability […]
Playing Nice in the Sandbox: the Securities and Exchange Commission’s New Sandbox Framework
Playing Nice in the Sandbox: the Securities and Exchange Commission’s New Sandbox Framework by: Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta Sandboxes, whether as places for children to play in or as a space for major industry players and startups to launch new products, have always been venues for creation and innovation. But regardless whether someone is building […]
Responsive and Real-Time Justice A Strategic Plan for Judiciary Innovations 2022-2027
Responsive and Real-Time Justice A Strategic Plan for Judiciary Innovations 2022-2027 By: Atty. Clarizze May P. Cajigal Justice delayed is justice denied. Unfortunately, we live in a time where our justice system is seemingly inaccessible to millions of underprivileged Filipinos; and we often question whether justice in the Philippines is only for the influential and […]
Can Tax Compliance be less taxing? A glimpse into the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act
By: Atty. Chriselle Marie G. Dabao, CPA The Philippines leaped into the 2024 leap year with the enactment of a much-anticipated piece of legislation – Republic Act No. 11976 or the “Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act”. The EOPT Act, which took effect on January 22, 2024, aims to modernize and streamline tax administration and […]
Paving the Pathway for Private-Sector Participation: The PPP Code
By: Atty. Monique G. Bugnosen Recognizing the indispensable role of the private sector in nation building and national growth, the Philippine government passed Republic Act No. 11966, or “An Act Providing for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines” (the “PPP Code”). The PPP Code is a unified legislation for the implementation and development […]
Aboitiz Data Innovation and leading PH tech law firm Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra team up to reshape the legal industry with responsible AI
Singapore, 9 August 2023 – Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) and Philippines based top-tier full-service law firm Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra announced yesterday their strategic partnership at the Law X Tech Summit 2023 held at Shangri-la The Fort. This collaboration aims to revolutionize traditional legal processes by implementing innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, initially focusing […]
Home Is Where the Wifi Is: Work-from-Home and the Telecommuting Act
Home Is Where the Wifi Is: Work-from-Home and the Telecommuting Act by: Atty. Gerard Ceasar S. Baguio, CPA The year 2020 witnessed a significant shift in work dynamics as businesses and employees worldwide embraced work-from-home setups due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once considered a luxury or perk became the new norm for professionals. […]