Tag: DivinaLaw
Don’t judge land by its title: Lessons from spouses Manalese v Ferreras
Philippine Torrens System: Titles protect vigilant buyers, but possession red flags require real due diligence
Writ of Kalikasan bolsters Philippine environmental protection
Writ of kalikasan reshapes Philippine mining risk landscape through stringent, continuing environmental compliance and community protections
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Philippine arbitration cannot override Indigenous Peoples’ land rights in mining disputes
In the landmark consolidated cases of Lone Congressional District of Benguet Province v Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (Lepanto) and Far Southeast Gold Resources Inc (FSGR) and Republic v Lepanto and FSGR
Philippines’ 99-year lease reform (RA 12252): Impact on foreign investment, land tenure
Long-term land tenure has historically been one of the Philippines’ most significant structural constraints for foreign investors
Philippine mining laws: community and environmental mandates
Philippine mining laws, particularly the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, impose mandatory obligations on mining companies that extend beyond mineral extraction
Philippines Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the top law firms in the Philippines
Renewable power in the Philippines: FIT for purpose
Philippines raises FIT-All to PHP0.20/kWh to reflect renewable energy costs and support household electricity consumption
Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul
The Philippines has passed RA No.12253, creating a new profit-based tax system for large-scale metallic mining to ensure fairness and transparency
The Philippines top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Turning the tide for Philippine oil and gas exploration
SC 38's Supreme Court ruling impacts the Philippine oil and gas industry, reviving investor interest and boosting energy self-sufficiency
DivinaLaw hires ex-commissioner to boost election law team
DivinaLaw names ex-COMELEC commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal as senior partner to lead election law practice
Charting a course with AI regulation
Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential
Setting sail with Philippine offshore wind
The Philippines is boosting its renewable energy transition, focusing on offshore wind
The Philippines top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
AI and the law in the Philippines
ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders
DivinaLaw boosts energy practice with senior hires from rival
Two energy lawyers at the Philippines law firm Puno and Puno Law Offices (PunoLaw), Jose Layug Jr and Richie Avigale Pilares, have joined DivinaLaw as senior partners in Manila
The Philippines top 100 lawyers 2022
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
A comparison of data protection laws
Despite the varied and complex socioeconomic and political landscapes, many Asian jurisdictions are taking giant strides in strengthening personal data safeguards
A comparison of M&A regulatory updates: Philippines
The Philippine economy’s resilience amid global uncertainty and the pandemic is unprecedented, with the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) reporting GDP growth of 7.7% in Q4 2021 – edging full-year growth beyond the government’s 5-5.5% target to 5.6%































































