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Valuing software-defined imports in Asean
Unbundling software fees from imports to manage Asean customs valuation audits avoid double taxation risks
Preparing for ‘whistleblowing inflation’ in age of AI
Generative AI drives whistleblowing inflation, increasing reports while straining compliance resources and investigative capacity without better facts
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks as excise tax relief and surcharges evolve nationwide
Singapore-New Zealand ink world’s first essential supplies pact
Singapore-New Zealand essential supplies pact boosts resilience, ensures trade flows in crisis, consultation and fewer export restrictions
ESG due diligence for Philippine mining and energy M&A
ESG due diligence reshapes mining and energy M&A in the Philippines, covering valuation, closing and social licence
Arbitration in rehabilitation: Dissecting MAPFRE v Gulapa
Philippine supreme court upholds rehabilitation court power to compel arbitration under FRIA section 26
Russian courts expand their jurisdiction over international disputes
Russian courts are expanding their jurisdiction over international disputes, overriding arbitration clauses and raising Asian risks
Changing interpretation of cross-border service tax in Philippines
Interpreting when service income from cross-border transactions is considered Philippine-sourced – and taxable – has become a hot topic of debate lately in the Philippines
Don’t judge land by its title: Lessons from spouses Manalese v Ferreras
Philippine Torrens System: Titles protect vigilant buyers, but possession red flags require real due diligence
Writ of Kalikasan bolsters Philippine environmental protection
Writ of kalikasan reshapes Philippine mining risk landscape through stringent, continuing environmental compliance and community protections
Geographical Indications in the Philippines: Recognition to realisation
Philippines GI registration and enforcement: IPOPHL rules, local heritage products, foreign entries and proposed penalties
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Konektadong Pinoy Act: Expanding access, redefining competition
Konektadong Pinoy Act reshapes Philippines connectivity through open access, sharing and spectrum reform amid challenges
Crypto, tokenisation and structured finance in the Philippines
Philippines shifts from crypto payments to tokenised structured finance, guided by regulation and investor protection
Key revisions to Japan’s Whistleblower Protection Act
Japan’s amended Whistleblower Protection Act shifts burden of proof, imposes criminal penalties and raises retaliation risks
Suspended v superseded boards under the IBC
Suspension versus supersession: Supreme Court rulings on board participatory rights in IBC financial service provider CIRP cases
Philippine court adopts fugitive disentitlement, 2025 ruling
The Philippine Supreme Court, in Vallacar Transit Inc v Yanson Jr (25 November 2025), formally adopted the “fugitive disentitlement doctrine”
Philippines SVEG and quota visas: BI updates and rules 2025
Philippine immigration updates: SVEG and quota immigrant visas tighten security, raise investment and job requirements
