In today's world, the increasing focus on sustainability is transforming investment strategies, offering new opportunities for investors to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while achieving financial returns. The rise of ESG investing and the recent regulatory developments in the Philippines are reshaping the investment landscape. Join Atty. Kristine Torres in this insightful episode of Prime Movers, discussing the significance of ESG criteria, the current state of E...
Jul 24, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast E-marketplaces and online transactions have become strong driving forces of the country’s growing digital economy. However, the proliferation of scams and bad actors in digital spaces have required new legislation to address concerns regarding the trustworthiness and security of our online markets. This has led to the passage of the recently enacted Internet Transactions Act. Join Atty. Micaela Kristina V. Galvez in this episode of Prime Movers as she explores the Internet Transactions Act, diss...
Jul 10, 2024•16 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Fast-paced developments in technology have opened new opportunities for taxpayers to conveniently pay their taxes and new avenues for the government to collect revenue. The passage of the Ease of Paying Taxes Act and new BIR rules on taxation of online transactions represent major shifts in Philippine tax law. Join Atty. Froilyn Dayaoen-Pagayatan in this enlightening episode of Prime Movers, hosted by Atty. Edsel Tupaz, as they delve into the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, BIR’s new rules on online t...
Jun 26, 2024•17 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Rehabilitation and ...
Mar 13, 2024•21 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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 episode, Atty. Edri...
Feb 28, 2024•17 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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 it holds. This ...
Jun 15, 2023•34 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Erika ...
Jun 07, 2023•30 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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 signifi...
Mar 22, 2023•43 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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 as she ...
Mar 08, 2023•21 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast The internet, considered as one of man’s greatest invention, is in a constant and rapid movement through times. With the robust development of Web 3, and the emergence of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, digital assets, smart contracts and artificial intelligence, the empowerment of web users is a certainty and a reality. In the fast pace of the Web 3 movement, is the Philippines – and its traditional legal system – ready for the Web 3 phenomenon? In today’s episode of Prime Movers, Atty Mark S. Go...
Feb 21, 2023•37 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The Philippines was dubbed as the fastest growing digital economy among major ASEAN member-states in 2021. This digital boom continues as more and more Filipinos see the critical role of digital economy and the many opportunities it brings. While we continue to capitalize on this digital transition, questions arise as to Philippine taxation within the digital realm. Here at Gorriceta, we discuss in more digestible segments the varying laws and regulations that apply to digital transactions. Join...
Oct 05, 2022•15 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Even with the adoption of the Family Code of the Philippines in 1987, the process to end a marriage in the Philippines has gained notoriety (and rightfully so) as being costly, protracted and tedious. Unhappy Filipino couples are hoping this will not always be the case; and it is widely believed that the Supreme Court pronouncement in the 2021 case of Tan-Andal v. Andal is a step in the right direction. Tune in this 20 minute episode as we demystify this new take on Psychological Incapacity and ...
Sep 28, 2022•30 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast According to the Digital 2022 report, in the past 12 months, Filipinos aged 16 to 64 spent an average of 4 hours and 6 minutes using social media each day. Filipinos are accustomed to using social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to share news, pictures, personal views, and nearly anything that’s going on in their lives. With this, an enormous amount of information that people share, some of which are very personal, are freely circulating the Web. While t...
Sep 21, 2022•23 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast The Energy question permeates every facet of our society, from the everyday concerns of the common man to the corporate strategies of large conglomerates and even to the policy-making decisions of nation states. In a world that is perpetually hungry for more energy an expert view on the nuances and particularities of Energy law and policy is more valuable than ever. In this episode we are joined by a leading professional in the field of Energy Law, Atty. Julius M. Lotilla. Listen in as he discus...
Sep 06, 2022•24 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Build Build Build is the most ambitious infrastructure program in Philippine history. Build Build Build aims at bridging our infrastructure deficit. But the country’s debt burden is rising. How should the new administration achieve the objectives of Build Build Build without compromising the country’s fiscal health? Joining us in this episode is Atty. Edsel Tupaz, partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton Saavedra and Lead of the Firm’s Special Projects practice group. Tune in as he provides an in-dept...
Aug 31, 2022•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast The Philippine Fintech landscape is currently in its prime era as it continuously dominates the financial service space in our country, ranging from digital banking to payments to lending and so on. As we face this advent of a digital frontier, it is only through adapting to these technological initiatives that we can rise through it. Tune in to our pilot episode as Gorriceta Partners, Atty. Kristine Torres and Atty. Mark Gorriceta unravel the endless possibilities of the FinTech Industry by dis...
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