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Retail Reboot: Unboxing the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 By: Atty. Ellice Edlyn L. Crescini The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to change the way they shop.  Some of those changes, like the urge to hoard face masks and alcohol, were short-lived.  But other fundamental changes appear to be here to stay.  While e-commerce was a...

Watt’s Next: The MMDA’s Ban on E-Bikes and E-Trikes By: Atty. Hans Richmond Ong It is no secret that Filipinos love cars. The impressive vehicle sales performance for the first quarter of 2024 showing a 12.7% increase year on year[1] is clear indication of the auto industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced slump[2].   In...

Getting to Know You, The AMLA Way By: Atty. Marisol O. Sison Customer due diligence in the financial industry is akin to getting to know someone before embarking on a long-term relationship. Just as individuals assess compatibility, potential red flags, and shared values, covered persons (e.g. Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas supervised entities, Securities and Exchange...

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 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...