2022 Philippines law firm awards is online
2022 Philippines law firm awards is online
A List 2023 Top 100 Lawyers
FNS congratulates its Senior Partner Roderick R.C. Salazar III for his continued inclusion in the Asia Business Law Journal A-List’s Top 100 Lawyers 2023 for the Philippines.
Fortun Narvasa & Salazar has been recommended in 4 practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition
Fortun Narvasa & Salazar has been recommended in 4 practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition
Top 10 Best Consultant Leaders in the Philippines 2023 by CEO Insights Asia Magazine
FNS congratulates its Partner, Kristine R. Ferrer, for her recognition as one of the Top 10 Consulting Company Leaders from the Philippines in the 2023 Edition of the CEO Insights Asia, an annual global recognition of top-notch professionals and thought leaders in the Philippines.
THE ARBITRABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) ISSUES
In a course on International Commercial Arbitration that has been quite educational, fascinating and compelling, it is still interesting to look further into areas that may be the subject of an arbitration agreement.
Mining Laws and Regulations Philippines 2023
Mining law in the Philippines is regulated by the State policies laid down under the 1987 Constitution mandating that the State owns all natural resources.
What is Cyber Libel?
Recent data show that Filipinos spend the highest amount of time online compared to the rest of the world. According to DICT Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, 83% of Filipinos are internet users, spending more than 10 hours on the internet every day, with almost 99% being on social media platforms.[1] With this rising interconnectivity and exposure to digital platforms, cyber libel has become a significant issue.
FNS celebrated its 31st Anniversary
FNS celebrated its 31st Anniversary by traveling back in time to Spanish Era Philippines at the beautiful Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. It was a three-day event overflowing with fun, games, laughter, stories, and good memories with great friends and colleagues. FNS recognized and appreciated the unwavering support, loyalty, and dedication of […]
Tatak Pinoy Act: Bringing Filipino Products to the Forefront of Global Economy, Productivity and Competitiveness
Filipinos are very proud of their heritage and their countrymen. The term “proud to be pinoy” normally goes with the celebration of the success of a Filipino, who rises on the international stage and gains global recognition. Filipinos love to bask in the glory of having a fellow countryman, who carries the Philippine Flag on his back, succeed in his chosen path, be it through sports or the arts
The Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act
On July 20, 2024, President Marcos signed into law R.A. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA). In the Declaration of Policy, the State recognizes the vital role of banks, non-bank financial institutions, other payment service providers, and the general banking public in maintaining a stable financial system. Furthermore, with the increased use of digital financial services, there is a need to promote awareness on the proper use of Financial Accounts, and to protect the public from cybercriminals and criminal syndicates. For the purpose of this Act, “Institutions” refers to banks, non-banks, other financial institutions, payments, and financial service providers under the jurisdiction of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).