Oxford Business Group All 17 Sectors All 40 Countries Search Legal Framework In-depth coverage of the local legal framework for business is an integral part of OBG’s analysis. Working in partnership with a leading local law firm, we review foreign investment laws, ownership restrictions, requirements for local partners and labour laws, among other topics. Displaying 1 - 6 of 861 Interviews & Viewpoints | Raoul R Angangco, Senior Partner, Villaraza & Angangco Law: Interview from The Report: Philippines 2021 Which legal reforms should be prioritised to stimulate growth after the Covid-19-induced recession? Read article Articles & Analysis | How legal developments in the Philippines are supporting the economic response from The Report: Philippines 2021 In 2020 the Philippines experienced one of the world’s longest and strictest lockdowns implemented to stem the Covid-19 pandemic. These measures presented significant economic challenges. Indeed, GDP contracted by 11.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2020 – albeit at a slower rate than the previous quarter, which saw a drop of 16.9%.... Read article Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Philippines 2021 This chapter examines the legal system of the Philippines, focusing largely on the stipulations of Bayanihan 1 and 2, which were passed into law in March and September 2020, respectively, to address the economic and health impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The chapter also outlines new guidelines on remote participation, corporate donations, corporate debt vehicles and draft guidelines for the... Explore chapter Buy digital edition £22 Report | The Report: The Philippines 2021 The Philippines is one of the world’s fastest-growing nations. Although economic activity slowed during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic period, stimulus measures, imminent public sector policies and a larger budget are expected to create jobs, generate growth and help kick-start the country’s recovery during 2021. Explore report Buy digital edition £150 Buy printed edition £175 Interviews & Viewpoints | John Leahy, Principal, Leahy PNG Law: Viewpoint from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020 Parliament passed the Mining Amendment Bill 2020 and the Oil and Gas Amendment Bill 2020 on July 10, 2020. These bills will significantly change the mineral, and oil and gas sectors, and will take effect following their certification by the speaker of Parliament. The mining bill intends to give the state an avenue to directly participate in... Read article Articles & Analysis | Overview of investment legislation in Papua New Guinea from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020 GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE: There are three levels of government in Papua New Guinea: national, provincial and local. The legislative powers of these governments are regulated by the constitution and the Organic Law on Provincial Government and Local Level Government (Organic Laws). Each level has its own distinct law-making powers. The... Read article Page 1 of 144 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... next › General About OBG Contact Cookies Policy Media Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Oxford Business Group OBG Linkedin Oxford Business Group OBG Facebook Oxford Business Group OBG Twitter Oxford Business Group OBG Youtube © OXFORD BUSINESS GROUP 2021