Right to Disconnect Bill 2025: A Step Toward Restoring Work Life Balance in a Hyper-Connected World
In today’s fast-paced digital age, the boundaries between work and personal life have nearly disappeared. Smartphones buzz late into the night, emails arrive at odd hours, and employees feel pressured to stay constantly available even during weekends, holidays, or personal time. This “always-on” culture has fueled stress, burnout, and a decline in mental well-being across …
Salary Transparency – practical implications for employers in Romania
Salary transparency has become one of the most significant topics on the national legislative agenda, given the upcoming deadline for the transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 – 7 June 2026. The purpose of the new regulation is to ensure the effective application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal …
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Weaponizing Procedure: Arbitrator Conflicts, Enforcement Risk, and the 2024 IBA Solution
By: Atty. Mary Christine Salome C. Florete (Partner for Visayas) December 9, 2025
Konektadong Pinoy Act: Embedding Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Audit Duties in Data Transmission Regulation
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz (Senior Partner) & Atty. Harold B. Medina (Junior Associate) December 3, 2025
The Philippine National Privacy Commission’s Guidelines on Privacy on Engineering in Systems Life Cycle Processes
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz (Senior Partner) & Atty. Julia Antoinette S. Unarce (Mid-Level Associate) October 16, 2025
Philippines – Cookies & Similar Technologies
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz (Senior Partner) & Atty. Hans R. Ong (Junior Associate) * Special thanks to Mr Joaquin Balina for his research contribution. July 22, 2025
How the BSP is Curbing Money Laundering
By: Atty. Mark Gorriceta & Atty. Edrian M. Apaya October 3, 2025 – The Philippines’ battle against dirty money is far from over. Although the country had been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” in February 2025, unrestricted gambling remains a major source of corruption and money laundering.
The Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act: Advancing Taxation for Economic Progress
By: Atty. Joshua P. Francia September 10, 2025 – Recognizing the vital role of the financial sector in sustaining the country’s long-term economic growth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). The CEMPA, which took effect on July 1, 2025, …
Trustmark: What it Means to One’s Online Business
By: Atty. Mark Gorriceta & Atty. Micaela V. Galvez August 8, 2025 – Online shopping has revolutionized consumer behavior worldwide, and the Philippines is no exception. In 2023, the Internet Transactions Act (ITA) aimed to foster trust between online merchants and consumers while spurring growth in the Philippine digital economy.
Why Electric Vehicles are a Wise Investment for Filipinos
By: Atty. Mark Gorriceta & Raffy Cedro July 25, 2025 – Amid the looming repair of major portions of EDSA and its disruption of traffic comes an influx of electric vehicles (EVs) in the metro.