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Why Act No. 2031 should be removed as a standalone Commercial Law subject in the law curriculum, on the Bar, and at the undergraduate level

The “Buy, Borrow, Die” strategy allows individuals to preserve wealth by holding appreciating assets, borrowing against them instead of selling, and transferring them to heirs with a stepped-up tax basis at death. Under Philippine law, appreciation is generally not taxed until realization, loan proceeds are not taxable income, and inherited assets receive a fair market value basis as of the decedent’s death.

The SEC plans to lift the OLP moratorium, reopening digital lending with stricter capital, compliance, and consumer protection rules—reshaping how financing and lending companies operate.

Understand when PAGCOR VAT exemption extends to iGaming suppliers in the Philippines, including the key requirements, legal precedents, and contract structures.

BSP Circular No. 1194 updates derivatives rules by clarifying instrument definitions, expanding authorized activities, and adding notification and investment limits, creating a more structured compliance landscape for banks, quasi-banks, and trust departments.

Statistical analysis is crucial in market manipulation cases, helping regulators detect abnormal patterns through tools like time-series analysis, event studies, regression models, and PCA. Cases such as LIBOR, Coscia, Ferruzzi, and ISDAfix show how data exposes coordinated misconduct.

Close-out netting reduces financial system risk during counterparty default, but in the Philippines, its legal enforceability is unclear—especially in rehabilitation scenarios.

With new FX rules taking effect in 2025, BSP may reshape how Philippine firms and offshore counterparties manage currency risk.

Choosing the right PPP lawyer in the Philippines determines whether an infrastructure project closes on time or stalls in the procurement phase. Geronimo Law has advised on a portfolio of PPP transactions across rail, airports, reclamation, energy, healthcare, ICT, and LGU-led projects, with credentials drawn from both private practice and government service.

Geronimo Law is a leading PPP legal expert in the Philippines, advising private proponents end-to-end on unsolicited PPP proposals under the PPP Code.

The Philippine critical minerals regime is governed by constitutional ownership rules, the Mining Act, fiscal reforms under RA 12253, and evolving policies on downstream processing and foreign participation.

Oil shocks increase fertilizer costs and reduce rice yields, creating a cascading food security crisis in the Philippines driven by import dependence and limited buffer stocks.

The Supreme Court upheld DOE takeover powers under RA 8479, clarifying constitutional delegation, emergency authority, and legal limits on government control during energy crises.

The Iran war disrupts fertilizer supply through the Strait of Hormuz, increasing rice production costs and exposing Philippine food security risks due to import dependence and low buffer stocks.

Philippine law allows temporary government takeover of oil companies and power utilities during emergencies, subject to constitutional limits, statutory delegation, and strict public interest requirements.

A weakening peso amplifies global oil price shocks by increasing import costs and triggering forex pass-through mechanisms like ICERA and FIT adjustments in Philippine electricity pricing.

The 2026 Iran war activates force majeure, war risk, and pricing clauses across oil supply, shipping, and downstream contracts, reshaping legal and financial exposure in the Philippine energy sector.

A legal and regulatory breakdown of how global oil shocks translate into higher fuel prices and electricity rates in the Philippines.

The ICC’s valuation guidelines establish uniform rules for assessing government-contributed assets in PPP projects, ensuring fair valuation, qualified appraisers, and structured compensation processes.

New PPP Governing Board guidelines standardize contract review procedures, timelines, and coordination duties, ensuring consistent legal, financial, and regulatory evaluation of National PPP Projects.

The Doña Paz ruling restricts Philippine class suits by requiring a single, indivisible cause of action. This article argues the doctrine is outdated and urges the Supreme Court to modernize Rule 3, Section 12 to allow broader, more accessible collective litigation.

What does R.A. 12120 mean for energy costs? This article explores how the new gas mandate could impact market prices and competition.

Can the SEC impose term limits on PSE directors? This article explains why Philippine law limits SEC authority, and why director term limits require legislative action.

This article examines the enduring impact of Belgica v. Ochoa (2013), the landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) for violating constitutional principles of transparency, accountability, and separation of powers.