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October 1, 2026

AI-Assisted Works and Philippine Copyright: IPOPHL’s Proposed Human-Creativity Standard

IPOPHL’s proposed guidelines indicate that AI use does not automatically prevent copyright registration, but protection depends on original human expression that can be identified and explained.

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October 1, 2026

DOLE’s 2026 Air-Quality Advisory: What Philippine Employers Should Prepare

Labor Advisory No. 15, Series of 2026 calls on private employers to assess air-pollution exposure, implement controls, and consider flexible work or suspension when air quality becomes dangerous.

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October 1, 2026

BI Extends Departure Deadline for Foreign Nationals Covered by Specific September 2026 Orders

The Bureau of Immigration extended to 30 November 2026 the departure deadline under specified September 2026 visa cancellation, order-to-leave, and blacklist orders. The underlying orders remain effective.

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September 27, 2026

Financing Company Registration in the Philippines

How to set up a financing company in the Philippines: 100% foreign ownership, SEC capital rules, Certificate of Authority, interest caps and reports.

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September 27, 2026

Can Foreigners Buy Property in the Philippines?

What foreigners can and cannot own in Philippine real estate: the land ban, condo 40% cap, long-term leases, dummy risks and a due-diligence checklist.

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September 27, 2026

Company Registration in the Philippines for Foreigners

Can a foreigner own 100% of a Philippine company? A practical guide to the Foreign Investments Act, the Negative List, capital rules and setup steps.

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September 27, 2026

BI Crackdown on Illegal Work: 9(g) & AEP Guide 2026

BI is arresting foreigners working without proper visas, and AEP filing is now online-only. How foreign workers and Cebu employers can stay compliant.

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