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The median age in the Philippines is 26 years old and they flock to shopping malls like bees hunting for pollen. The retailers can take advantage because of recent liberalization in the law. Last December 2021, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte signed into law…
Atty. Gonzales is once again featured in the World Trademark Review 1000 as a recommended expert with the following citation: “Making her sophomore appearance in the WTR 1000 this year, Veralaw’s Maria Theresa C Gonzales is a deft hand at prosecuting trademarks…
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…
This year, World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized our very own Atty. Ma. Theresa C. Gonzales as a recommended expert in the WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals with the following citation on the website: On the back of effusive…
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has deeply affected the operations of businesses. In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, most businesses have adopted alternative work arrangements including operating at reduced capacity or implementing work from home arrangements. Face-to-face interactions are discouraged….
In general In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court authorized the electronic filing of pleadings and the use of videoconferencing in conducting hearings. This applies to all matters pending before the courts, in both criminal and civil cases, whether newly…
DOING BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic does not just pose a threat to the health and security of the Philippine people but it has caused and is continuing to cause tremendous…
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…
