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Republic Act 12252: Unlocking 99-Year Land Leases and Foreign Capital

Republic Act 12252 (RA 12252), signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on September 3, 2025, amends the…
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Republic Act 12253: Heralding a Reformed Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Operations in the Philippines

On September 4, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act 12253 (RA 12253), formerly Senate Bill…
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Under-mining the Law: When Local Government Units Overstep Jurisdiction for Environmental Protection

In the Philippines, Local Government Units (LGUs) such as provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays serve as vital extensions of the…
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The Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act

On July 20, 2024, President Marcos signed into law R.A. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA). In the…
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Tatak Pinoy Act: Bringing Filipino Products to the Forefront of Global Economy, Productivity and Competitiveness

Filipinos are very proud of their heritage and their countrymen. The term “proud to be pinoy” normally goes with the…
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What is Cyber Libel?

Recent data show that Filipinos spend the highest amount of time online compared to the rest of the world. According…
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Mining Laws and Regulations Philippines 2024

ICLG – Mining Laws and Regulations – Philippines Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the…
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GREEN FUNDING FOR A FLOATING SOLAR PROJECT – A Look at Eligibility, Legal and Regulatory Issues

Introduction: As early as 2009, the Philippines recognized the vulnerability of the Philippine archipelago and its local communities, particularly the…
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THE ARBITRABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) ISSUES

In a course on International Commercial Arbitration that has been quite educational, fascinating and compelling, it is still interesting to…
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Mining Laws and Regulations Philippines 2023

Mining law in the Philippines is regulated by the State policies laid down under the 1987 Constitution mandating that the…
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