The Philippine Department of Justice ("DOJ") has issued an opinion to the effect that the exploration, development and utilization ("EDU") of solar, wind, hydro and ocean...

Under the Renewable Energy Act (Republic Act No. 9513) (the "RE Act"), it is a policy of the state to increase the utilization of renewable energy ("RE") by institutionalizing the development of national and local capabilities in the use of RE systems.

No. In Maynilad Water Services, Inc. v. National Water Resources Board (G.R. Nos.181764,187380, 207444, 208207, 210147, 213227, 219362, and 239938, December 7,2021), the Supreme Court ("SC")...

The Philippines, a thriving hub in Southeast Asia, is rich in renewable energy sources and led by a government eager to leverage these assets. These factors create an exceptional opportunity for investors looking...

Offshore wind (OSW) appears positioned to play a transformational role in the Philippines' energy landscape by hopefully delivering massive generation capacity aligned with national decarbonization targets.

On 1 September 2022, the Build-Operate-Transfer Law Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Committee approved the Revised 2022 IRR of Republic Act No. 6957...

On 1 September 2022, the Build-OperateTransfer Law Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Committee approved the Revised 2022 IRR of Republic Act No. 6957, as amended by Republic Act No.

Because of changing investment and consumer norms and a shifting global policy and regulatory landscape, sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns...

With a rising economy poised to be in the top 20 globally by 2050, a robust English-proficient workforce owing to its population of over 110 million with a median age of 25.

Asia has seen a remarkable recent shift in its energy landscape. Countries are harnessing different sources of renewable power...

No. The stock transaction tax is not an income tax but a percentage tax. The exclusion from gross income under Section 32(B)(7)(a) of the NIRC applies only to income tax under Title II of the...

The World Bank estimates the total technical potential for offshore wind in the Philippines to be 178GW. Much of the wind resource is thought to be located in water deeper than 50m, necessitating the use of floating...

The update is a legal overview and an assessment of issues in respect of a renewable energy industry in the Philippines.

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