Negative Foreign Investment List
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL) in the Philippines, specifically List A and List B, based on the 12th Regular FINL issued under Executive Order No. 175 in June 2022: Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL) The FINL outlines sectors where foreign equity participation is restricted or prohibited. It is divided […]
Solicitation Permit Reminder
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines has reiterated the importance of securing a solicitation permit before conducting any fundraising activities for charitable or public welfare purposes.Key Points from the DSWD’s Reminder Legal Basis: Under Presidential Decree No. 1564, also known as the Solicitation Permit Law, the DSWD has exclusive authority […]
Adoption Process In The Philippines
Adoption in the Philippines is governed by Republic Act No. 11642, also known as the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act. This law streamlines the process and places authority under the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), replacing the previous court-based system. Here’s a breakdown of how it works: Types of Adoption Domestic […]
13a Visa Requirements
To apply for a Philippines 13A Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (commonly known as the 13A visa), which allows a foreign national married to a Filipino citizen to reside in the Philippines long-term, here are the key requirements and steps: Eligibility Criteria Marriage to a Filipino Citizen: Must be legally married, with proof of a valid and […]
Black List
Understanding the Blacklist The BI blacklist is a confidential internal record used to bar entry or re-entry into the Philippines. Individuals may be blacklisted for reasons such as: Overstaying a visa Violating immigration laws Being deported or ordered to leave Criminal involvement or undesirable behavior Being blacklisted typically means you’re denied entry at the border. […]
RA 11229 Child Restraints
RA 11229, officially titled the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act, is a Philippine law enacted in 2019 to protect child passengers by mandating the use of Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in motor vehicles. Here’s a breakdown of its key provisions and implications: What RA 11229 Requires Mandatory Use of CRS: Children aged 12 years […]
RA 11229 Child Restraints (Deferred)
RA 11229, officially known as the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act, was signed into law in the Philippines to mandate the use of Child Restraint Systems (CRS)—commonly referred to as child car seats—for children aged 12 and below riding in private vehicles. However, its full enforcement was deferred shortly after implementation due to several […]
Anti Dummy Law
The Philippine Anti-Dummy Law, officially known as Commonwealth Act No. 108, is a landmark piece of legislation enacted in 1936 to uphold constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership and control in certain sectors of the Philippine economy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its purpose, scope, and enforcement: 🇵🇭 Overview of the Anti-Dummy Law Purpose: To prevent […]
What Started the Smith v Mead Feud?
Please note that this is reprinted from a previous article With the current and ongoing situation, we though it opertune to reproduce it again After watching many of Brian Smiths’ and Geoff Mead’s YouTube Videos, I noticed that there have been many people asking, “What Started all this?” I shall try to address this question […]
How To Report A YouTube Video
While we have for a long time had details on this website on how to make reports.This video makes the process simpler as you can see for yourselff what steps to take and the order in which to make them.Our thanks to the Exposing Expats in the Philippines YouTube Channel for this videoPlease click on […]