PRIME MOVERS: Legal Trends and Insights Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra

The COVID-19 pandemic and high inflation rates have left some businesses unable to pay their debts. Creditors are often left holding the bag with little to no options for debt collection, given the prolonged period of time and high costs associated of collecting debts through judicial proceedings. However, there is an alternative. Join us as Atty. Mark De Leon, a Prime Mover and Counsel of Gorriceta Africa Cauton and Saavedra, discusses Republic Act No. 10142 or the Financial Rehabilitat...

Did you know that the Philippine Government is also a customer that buys goods and services that it can use in its day-to-day operations? The Philippine Government does this through a procurement process where a competitive public bidding is made to determine which provider can best deliver the much-needed resources it can use for the public welfare. With the proper documents and an eye to details, your business may be the next to score a contract with the Government. In this episo...

The Philippines has become one of the fastest growing economies in the past decade. Quite interesting, however, is the fact that the Philippines’ capital market is still relatively small compared to its Asian counterparts. Today in Prime Movers, listeners will be able to hear first-hand the insider’s perspective of Mr. Eduardo V. Francisco, President and Director of BDO Capital & Investment Corporation, on the current state of our country’s capital market space and the future i...

In a world captivated by the wonders of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT has emerged as a true force of nature, sweeping across industries, and revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore ChatGPT's meteoric rise. Brace yourself for an exhilarating exploration of the unstoppable force that is ChatGPT and its remarkable impact on our rapidly evolving society. In today’s episode, one of the most respected Philippine scientists, Dr. Eri...

Are you concerned about data breaches and the safety of your personal information in the Philippines? With the increasing number of cyber attacks and human errors, data breaches have become a significant concern in the country. The Data Privacy Act of 2012 established the legal framework for protecting personal data, and the National Privacy Commission requires personal information controllers to report any data breaches that occur. However, despite these measures, data breaches remain a...

Striking a business deal is not an easy feat. Especially with mergers and acquisitions, such kind of a deal requires crucial business decisions and careful analysis of the interplay among the transactions involved, affected parties, and the target outcome. This is where due diligence plays a critical role. Joining us in today’s episode is Atty Kristine T. Torres, a partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, and one of the leading corporate and M&A lawyers of the firm. Tune in...