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"Buy, Borrow, Die" Wealth Strategy Is Available in the Philippines

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.

PPP Lawyer in the Philippines: Geronimo Law

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: PPP Legal Expert in the Philippines

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.

Philippine Foreign Direct Investments (2025)

Foreign direct investment in the Philippines remains constrained by regulatory barriers, operational inefficiencies, high business costs, and weak domestic linkages.

Philippine Fund Structures: Feeder Fund, Fund-of-Funds, Multi-Asset Fund, Money Market Fund

The SEC’s updated fund regulations introduce new CIS classifications, stricter oversight, enhanced capital requirements, custody rules, and tighter controls for money market funds.

"Buy, Borrow, Die" Wealth Strategy Is Available in the Philippines

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.

Philippine SEC to Lift Online Lending Platform (OLP) Moratorium

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.

Taxation of iGaming Providers Under PAGCOR Philippines

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

Philippine Derivatives Regulations for Financial Institutions

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.

The Use of Statistical Evidence in Market Manipulation Cases

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.

Why the Philippines needs a Netting Law

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

BSP’s New FX Derivatives Policy May Hurt the Market

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

PPP Lawyer in the Philippines: Geronimo Law

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: PPP Legal Expert in the Philippines

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.

Philippine Critical Minerals: The Legal and Regulatory Regime

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.

Why the Oil Crisis Cascades into Fertilizer and Rice Crises in the Philippines

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.

Lessons from Executive Secretary v. Pilipinas Shell (2023) for the Current Energy Crisis

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

How the Iran War Impacts Philippine Food Security and Fertilizer Supply

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.

Government Takeover of Oil Companies and Power Utilities During an Energy Emergency

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 Double Hit: How a Weakening Peso Amplifies the Oil Crisis in the Philippines

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.

How the 2026 Iran War Triggers War Risk Clauses in Oil Supply and Shipping Agreements

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.

How the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Affects Pump Prices and Electric Bills

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

Valuation of Government Assets and Properties in National PPP Projects

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.

Guidelines for Contract Review of PPP Projects

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

Why the Philippines Needs to Modernize Its Class Suit Rules

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.

How the Downstream Natural Gas Act (R.A. 12120) can cause market distortion and raise energy prices

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

The SEC has no Power to Impose Term Limits on PSE Broker-Directors

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.

Pork Barrel 2.0

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.

BSP’s New FX Derivatives Policy May Hurt the Market

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

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