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Deemed Approved: Faster SEC Processing Starts Now
(c) Inquirer In a bold move to enhance public service, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released Memorandum Circular No....

Yasser Aureada
12 hours ago2 min read
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U.S. Tariff Hike on Philippine Goods: What It Means for Us Filipinos
(c) PBS News Overview Starting August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 20% tariff on all Philippine goods entering its market....

Yasser Aureada
4 days ago3 min read
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New BIR RMC No. 056-2025: Documentary Stamps Must Be Affixed Before Notarization
What is this about? The BIR released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 056-2025 to amend and align the rules on the payment and...

Yasser Aureada
Jul 12 min read
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RA No. 12214: A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act
Published by Atty. Yasser R. Aureada, CPA Effective July 1, 2025 With Notes on Presidential Vetoes In a landmark move to promote capital...

Yasser Aureada
Jun 233 min read
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Supreme Court Affirms CA Ruling: Payroll Records Alone Do Not Prove Payment Without Employee Acknowledgment
In a landmark ruling that reiterates the fundamental principles of labor law and employer accountability, the Supreme Court of the...

Yasser Aureada
Jun 212 min read
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Supreme Court Clarifies Tax Refund Rules for VAT-Exempt Entities: A Closer Look at Melco Resorts v. CIR (G.R. No. 271261, April 2, 2025)
The Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling in Melco Resorts Leisure (PHP) Corporation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, G.R....

Yasser Aureada
Jun 203 min read
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Tax Mapping 2025: What Business Owners Need to Know
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has officially relaunched its Tax Mapping 2025 initiative , reinforcing its nationwide campaign to...

Yasser Aureada
Jun 52 min read
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BSP May Now Access and Share Bank Data Without Violating Privacy Laws
In a landmark shift that signals the Philippine government's aggressive stance against financial fraud, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

Yasser Aureada
Jun 52 min read
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A New Era for Crypto in the Philippines: SEC Tightens Rules on Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
Introduction In a bold and highly anticipated move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines issued Memorandum...

Yasser Aureada
Jun 24 min read
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AMENDMENTS TO 2004 RULES ON NOTARIAL PRACTICE Supreme Court En Banc Resolution (March 4, 2025) A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC
I. PURPOSE AND CONTEXT The Supreme Court issued this resolution in line with its push for digital transformation of judicial processes...

Yasser Aureada
Jun 23 min read
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Capital Markets Efficiency Promotions Act (RA 12214): A Transformative Tax Reform in the Philippines
Introduction On May 29, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets...

Yasser Aureada
May 303 min read
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Signed Job Offer Already Forms Employer-Employee Relationship, Says Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of the Philippines emphasized that a signed job offer signifies the start of an employer-employee...

Yasser Aureada
May 222 min read
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Supreme Court: Forged Documents Remain Void, Even if Notarized
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has made it clear: a forged document is void, even if notarized. In the case of Chua v. Bank of...

Yasser Aureada
May 212 min read
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BIR Implements 12% VAT on Digital Services: Full Guide to Revenue Regulations No. 3-2025
Overview This regulation provides the implementing rules for imposing 12% VAT on digital services supplied in the Philippines by both...

Yasser Aureada
Apr 303 min read
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President Marcos Signs Law Granting Free Legal Aid to Military and Uniformed Personnel
© Published: April 15, 2025Location: Manila, Philippines In a move to strengthen support for the country’s frontliners in national...

Yasser Aureada
Apr 262 min read
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Supreme Court of the Philippines Approves the Rules on Electronic Notarization
In a significant move toward digital transformation in legal practice, the Supreme Court of the Philippines, sitting en banc, has...

Yasser Aureada
Mar 102 min read
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Understanding the Rules on Electronic Notarization
The Supreme Court's resolution introduces the Rules on Electronic Notarization  to modernize and supplement traditional notarization by...

Yasser Aureada
Mar 104 min read
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Top Legal Compliance Tips Every Startup in the Philippines Should Know
Starting a business in the Philippines is an exciting journey, but ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations is crucial to...

Yasser Aureada
Feb 273 min read
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Investment Scams in the Philippines: Legal Insights and Investor Safeguards
The recent controversy involving a skincare company, Dermacare, and its alleged investment scam has captured public attention. Adding to...

Yasser Aureada
Jan 213 min read
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Marcos Approves VAT Refund Law to Attract More Tourists
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step to attract more international visitors by signing the VAT Refund for...

Yasser Aureada
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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