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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) continues to modernize Philippine tax administration through the implementation of electronic invoicing and electronic sales reporting requirements. With the issuance of Revenue Regulations (“RR”) No. 11-2025, as subsequently amended by RR No. 26-2025, certain taxpayers are now required to transition to electronic invoicing, with covered taxpayers given until December …

Electronic Invoicing by December 31, 2026: Is Your Business Required to Comply? Read More »

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued NPC Advisory No. 2026-02 dated 11 May 2026, providing clarifications to Personal Information Controllers (PICs) on requests concerning the notification of affected data subjects following a personal data breach. The Advisory specifically addresses requests for postponement, exemption, alternative means of notification, and extensions for required submissions through the …

NPC Clarifies Submission of Personal Data Breach Notifications Through DBNMS Read More »

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law, from legal research and document review to the preparation of pleadings and legal opinions. Recognizing both the opportunities and the risks presented by these technologies, the Supreme Court has adopted a governance framework to ensure that AI is used responsibly, ethically, and consistently with the administration …

Artificial Intelligence Meets the Judiciary: Supreme Court Releases AI Governance Framework Read More »

Obtaining corporate records from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has become even more affordable. Effective 1 June 2026, the SEC further reduced the fees charged for various corporate data requests and IT-related services through SEC Memorandum Circular No. 18, Series of 2026, entitled “Further Reduction of Fees and Charges for IT-Related Services under SEC …

Further Reduction in SEC Corporate Data and IT-Related Service Fees Read More »