VeraLaw’s Construction Litigation Team visits NSCR Elevated Railway Project

November 18, 2021

In 2015, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially launched the NSCR Project (NSCRP) to provide Filipino commuters world class mass transport service. The first phase of the NSCRP is a 37.9km elevated railway composed of ten (10) stations from Tutuban in Manila…

Contracting as a Profession? The Supreme Court Says No

September 24, 2020

Under Republic Act No. 4566 (“R.A. No. 4566”), no contractor shall engage in the business of contracting without securing from Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (“PCAB”) a license to conduct business. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 4566 (“IRR”) classifies the…

The Supreme Court of the Philippines approves Administrative Matter No. 19-08-14-SC, otherwise known as “The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases”

April 17, 2020

The Philippines is a country surrounded by water and, naturally, operates several ports, both intended for passenger and cargo use. As such, the Philippines has a multitude of shipping-related business, which would lead to the reasonable assumption that it has a clear procedure…

Expatriate President and Treasurer , and their Alien Employment Permit (AEP)

November 11, 2016

Expatriates who occupy the position of President & Treasurer of Philippine companies need to secure Alien Employment Permit. There are exceptions. In the past the expatriate occupying the position of President or Treasurer of a Philippine corporation was exempted from securing an…

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