Legal Update · October 22, 2026
The New Government Procurement Act replaced RA 9184 and rebuilt how the Philippines buys goods, infrastructure, and consulting services. For foreign suppliers, the news is mixed: genuine openings exist under the IRR's four eligibility gateways and Tatak Pinoy waivers, but a ten-year domestic-preference mandate and a 25% bid gap make the default position hostile. This guide walks through eligibility, registration, security, timelines, and the specific strategy foreign firms should use.
Sarah Camille Francisco
Legal Update · October 17, 2026
While BOI and PEZA dominate foreign investor strategy conversations, a third registration pathway — TIEZA under RA 9593 — offers targeted fiscal incentives for tourism enterprises that neither agency can match for hotel, resort, and tourism-real-estate investors. This guide covers eligibility, the actual incentive packages, TEZ lease rights, and how foreign investors are using TIEZA registration alongside BOI or PEZA to stack incentives legally.
Jose Ben Campos
Foreign Ownership & Property · June 11, 2026
The Supreme Court's February 2025 ruling in G.R. No. 260983 (Klaus Peter Neunzig v. Hon. Court of Appeals and Rossana Balcom-Doring) declared simulated land contracts void ab initio, applied the in pari delicto doctrine to deny both parties any legal recourse, referred the case to the Solicitor General for possible escheat or forfeiture of the land, and referred the foreign investor, his Filipino nominee, and the notary to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution. This article analyzes the decision, the constitutional framework it applied, and the legitimate legal structures available to foreign nationals seeking Philippine real property in 2026.
Jose Ben Campos
