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May 2026 Feature

Navigating AI Regulation: United States, ASEAN, and Philippine Frameworks

By Atty. John Manuel Velasco, Associate Lawyer Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies, prompting concerns about ethics, privacy, security, and accountability. Yet regulatory approaches to these concerns vary widely across jurisdictions. In the United States, multiple federal agencies oversee AI under existing consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and sector-specific laws. The Association of Southeast […]
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Mar 2026 Feature

The Philippine SEC Strategic Sandbox: A Gateway for Innovation and Investment

By Atty. John Manuel Velasco, Associate Lawyer The development of financial services that integrate technology and capital markets frequently encounters legal uncertainty. In numerous jurisdictions, the available options are limited to waiting for new legislation, seeking exemptions with uncertain outcomes, or operating without explicit authorization. The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented an […]
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Mar 2026 Feature

Business Briefer: Opportunities for Foreign Investment in the Philippines

by Atty Anrei Christia C. Mallari, Associate Lawyer Overview The Philippines offers robust opportunities for foreign investment, bolstered by recent reforms. The Foreign Investments Act of 1991 and the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services Act of 2018 allow foreign investors to hold up to 100% equity ownership, subject to specified […]
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Mar 2026 Feature

Regulating Virtual Assets in the Philippines: A Guide to the BSP Framework for Virtual Assets and VASPs

By Atty. John Manuel Velasco, Associate Lawyer Cryptocurrency’s rapid growth has led regulators worldwide to create supervisory frameworks. In the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the main regulator for virtual currencies and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), primarily through BSP Circular No. 944 (2017) and amendments, including Circular Nos. 1021, 1033, and […]
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