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May 21

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As businesses grow, workforce arrangements often become more complex.

Companies may work with hybrid teams, contractors, consultants, seconded personnel, outsourced support, or third-party providers. These setups can help the business scale, but they also raise questions around labor compliance, confidentiality, data privacy, system access, and responsibilities.

This is why labor compliance should evolve with how the business actually works.

The right legal partner can help you understand the system behind your workforce and plan a practical compliance strategy that fits your operations. Discuss your workforce and compliance considerations with AJA Law at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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May 19

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But in practice, the application is only one part of the process.

Before applying, it is worth asking whether the project is properly structured, whether the business activity fits the relevant priority area, whether the documents support the intended incentive, and whether the company can comply with the requirements after approval.

This matters even more when the business involves foreign ownership, export-oriented income, multiple planned activities, or regulated operations.

At AJA Law, we help clients look at the structure behind the application so they can approach the process with a clearer legal and business foundation. Click the linkinbio to know more about BOI Incentives and connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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May 8

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We took a few days out of the city with the AJA’s team of lawyers, against the backdrop of Batangas and its summer views. There were still meetings and planning sessions, but also time to connect, share responsibilities, and spend time together outside of work.

From cooking assignments to conversations and moments that don’t usually happen in the office, it was a good reminder of how much the team matters, and how stepping away creates space to decompress, understand, and support one another more meaningfully.

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Apr 28

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Sustainability issues rarely start as legal problems.

They become legal when they begin to affect permits, approvals, contracts, or operations.

Across projects and supply chains, what starts as compliance can later be assessed more closely by regulators, partners, or investors.

For businesses dealing with approvals, procurement, or cross-border operations, it may be useful to assess where these requirements are already shaping your position. Read more through the link in our bio or connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Apr 21

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Government procurement in the Philippines involves more than completing bid requirements. Many issues arise in how bids are assessed across eligibility screening, evaluation, and post-qualification.

For businesses, preparation goes beyond submission. It requires alignment across documentation, internal coordination, and actual capacity before participating in a bid.

At AJA Law, we support businesses in preparing for procurement with clarity and structure. Connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Apr 13

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Modern supply chains are digitally connected, but integration does not always mean compliance.

When classifications are undocumented, invoice data is inconsistent, or ownership is unclear, regulatory scrutiny follows. Automated checks and post-clearance audits make these gaps more visible.

For businesses in logistics, manufacturing, and cross-border operations, stronger documentation controls and clearer responsibility frameworks help reduce exposure before issues arise.

Align your operations with regional policy. Connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Apr 8

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Procurement reform is no longer just a government issue. For businesses, it can affect documentation, contract structures, and how bids are evaluated in practice.

Read the article to understand what the New Government Procurement Act may mean for suppliers, contractors, and business teams in practice.

For inquiries, connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Mar 27

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Many acts of violence within relationships occur in private settings, which makes evidence preparation especially important in VAWC cases under RA 9262.

Courts may rely on a combination of testimony, medical or psychological records, electronic communications, and official reports to understand the circumstances of abuse and evaluate legal remedies.

As part of Women’s Month, this post highlights insights from our article “Evidence and Legal Strategy in VAWC Cases,” part of AJA Law’s RA 9262 Resource Series discussing legal protections available under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act.

Read more about this series: ajalaw.ph/vawc

For legal guidance on VAWC cases or protection orders, you may contact AJA Law: ajalaw.ph/contact

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Mar 23

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Filing season exposes risks that were already there.

A structured legal review before deadlines approach allows leadership teams to assess regulatory alignment, address prior-period gaps, and ensure documentation is defensible under scrutiny.

Proactive legal oversight is more efficient than reactive correction.

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Mar 17

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Non-operational corporations are not automatically relieved from compliance.

As long as a company remains registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Securities and Exchange Commission, annual filings and reportorial obligations continue. Missed submissions accumulate, trigger system flags, and can complicate corporate updates, clearances, or even dissolution.

Tax season often reveals historical gaps that go beyond accounting.

We collaborate with finance teams and external advisors to assess legal exposure and align compliance structures before penalties escalate or corporate actions are delayed.

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Mar 11

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Modern supply chains are digitally connected, but integration does not guarantee compliance.

When classification decisions are undocumented, invoice data does not align, or compliance ownership is unclear, regulatory scrutiny follows. Automated data matching and post-clearance audits make inconsistencies visible.

We work with logistics, manufacturing, and cross-border businesses to strengthen internal controls and documentation governance so compliance is embedded, not reactive.

Sound supply chain compliance begins long before goods reach the port.

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Mar 4

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Compliance exposure rarely begins at the point of filing. It often starts months earlier through informal documentation, fragmented records, and loosely controlled data access.

When internal systems are not aligned, the consequences surface during audits and regulatory review. The problem is structural, not procedural.

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Feb 27

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After a busy start to the year, we gathered for our lawyers’ meeting to recalibrate and realign. January tested our systems and our pace, so this session focused on refining how we work and reinforcing the standards that support steady execution.

We revisited our 2026 priorities, clarified expectations, and checked in with one another before ending the evening over Korean barbecue at Bornga. Growth takes effort, and staying aligned is what makes it sustainable.

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Feb 23

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Many businesses assume ownership comes with payment, especially in creative and digital projects. In practice, ownership and protection depend on how intellectual property is structured, documented, and aligned with the broader IP portfolio as the business grows.

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Feb 21

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As businesses grow and bring in outside teams, shared workflows can raise questions around intellectual property, data, and control. Without early planning, these issues often surface when changes are harder to manage.

Click the linkinbio to learn more and discuss how early alignment supports scale with us, reach us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Feb 16

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Digital platforms and content-driven businesses often manage data and intellectual property through the same workflows, even when legal planning treats them separately. As operations scale, integration becomes essential.

See how aligned planning can reduce risk. Connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Feb 10

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Digitalization has made compliance more visible, yet many systems remain fragmented. In the Philippines, understanding how legal risk surfaces across manual and digital processes is increasingly important.

Learn how this affects your operations, click the linkinbio and connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Feb 2

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Jan 30

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Many SEC penalties arise from issues that could have been addressed earlier.

Proactive legal guidance helps prevent compliance gaps before they become costly.

For inquiries, connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact or learn more about this article through the link in our bio.

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Jan 28

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Q1 AEP renewals leave less room for assumptions.

With tighter publication and filing requirements, early review helps employers avoid delays and compliance exposure.

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Jan 26

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Looking to build your litigation experience in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?

At AJA Law, junior associates work closely with active cases, clients, courts, and government agencies. It’s an opportunity to learn through real work, develop confidence, and grow within a collaborative team.

If you’re adaptable, grounded, and ready to take on responsibility early in your career, we’d like to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume and letter of intent to info@ajalaw.io
Subject: Application – Junior Associate

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Jan 23

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Compliance no longer comes after growth.

In the Philippines, it increasingly shapes how businesses are structured and how risk appears early.

As regulation becomes more digital, weak processes surface faster. This makes early planning and system design more important than reactive fixes.

How compliance is designed today often determines how smoothly a business grows tomorrow.

At AJA Law, we support businesses through regulatory change with early awareness and informed planning.

Visit the link in our bio for updates and insights.

For inquiries, connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Jan 21

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Regulatory risk today is less about isolated rules and more about how systems, technology, and operations intersect.

For businesses in the Philippines, early awareness of these shifts can reduce friction and support better planning throughout the year.

At AJA Law, we help clients stay informed early, so decisions are made with clarity rather than urgency.

Learn more through the link in our bio.
For inquiries, connect with us at ajalaw.ph/contact.

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Jan 5

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What a year it has been for AJA Law.

From defining milestones to quiet wins behind the scenes, this was a year of steady progress and meaningful work.

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