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Founding partner of De Guzman, Galias & Rivera Law Offices.
Attorney-at-law and Certified Public Accountant focused on taxation and corporate advisory.
Legal educator associated with UP law and business-law instruction.
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Philippine Tax
Closing Your Business With the BIR May Finally Become Easier
BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 47-2026 introduces streamlined rules for closing a business registration, with online filing, simplified documents, and faster treatment for qualifying micro taxpayers.
personBy Jean Francois "Punch" Rivera III and Camille Alexandra Prollamante
schedule4 min read · May 21, 2026
Corporate Governance
Green Investing Comes to the Philippines: What the SEC’s New Green Equity Rules Mean for Companies and Investors
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, Series of 2025 creates a Philippine Green Equity framework for listed companies whose revenues and investments are substantially tied to legitimate green activities.
personBy Jean Francois "Punch" Rivera III and Camille Alexandra Prollamante
schedule3 min read · May 16, 2026
Corporate Governance
The SEC’s New Sustainability Reporting Rules Explained
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2025 adopts PFRS S1 and PFRS S2, moving sustainability reporting toward formal, board-approved, internationally aligned disclosure standards.
personBy Jean Francois "Punch" Rivera III and Camille Alexandra Prollamante
schedule3 min read · May 16, 2026
Corporate Governance
Why Your Company Needs a Data Protection Officer Under Philippine Law
Under Philippine data privacy law, a Data Protection Officer is not a paper designation. The DPO helps turn privacy compliance into real risk management.
personBy Jean Francois \"Punch\" Rivera III and Camille Alexandra Prollamante
schedule4 min read · May 15, 2026
Philippine Tax
What to Know Before You Sign That Employment Contract
Before accepting a job, employees should look beyond salary. Employment contracts can shape status, restrictions, benefits, termination, and future career options.
personBy Jean Francois \"Punch\" Rivera III
schedule2 min read · May 15, 2026
Estate Planning
Before You Lease Out Your Property: Know the Hidden Risks of “Standard” Lease Contracts
For landlords, standard lease contracts can hide risk. A lease should manage disputes before they arise, not merely record rent and deposit terms.
personBy Jean Francois \"Punch\" Rivera III
schedule2 min read · May 15, 2026