Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s Dispute Resolution

Thank you for the support and confidence! In January 2025, GSMH Law has been upgraded to Tier 3 in Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s Dispute Resolution rankings – a recognition of GSMH Law’s unwavering commitment to excellence in assisting with legal challenges. More, aside from its team, five of GSMH Law’s lawyers were individually acknowledged for their work in Dispute Resolution. […]

ALB’S Litigators of Asia 2024

We are thrilled and proud to share that Asian Legal Business recognized our Nestor M. Mejia as one of ALB’s Litigators of Asia 2024! This comes after he was named among Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s Recommended Lawyers for Dispute Resolution in 2024 and Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year at the ALB’s Philippine Law Awards 2023. He has set a […]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Standing Together Against Abuse This November 25, the world unites to end violence against women and children. Likewise, the Philippines works tirelessly to protect women’s rights and promote a culture of respect and equality. The enactment of Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of […]

Universal Children’s Day: Advocating for Every Child’s Rights

On November 20, we observe Universal Children’s Day, a day dedicated to promoting and celebrating children’s rights worldwide. In the Philippines, this day holds special importance as the government and local organizations focus on safeguarding the welfare, rights, and future of Filipino children. The Philippines, with its Child Protection Law (RA 7610) and Juvenile Justice Act (RA 9344), upholds international […]

FAQs on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022

With a discussion of DENR DAO 2023-02 (EPR IRR) What is EPR? Extended Producer Responsibility is the environmental policy approach and practice that requires producers to be environmentally responsible throughout the life cycle of a product, especially its post-consumer or end-of-life stage. You can find a copy of the EPR Act here. The EPR requires Obliged Enterprises to establish a […]

Women Rising: Bridging the Gender Gap and Promoting Inclusive Growth

Last month, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and its Women in Business Committee held a conference to promote women’s rights and gender equality in the workplace. The conference featured  Senator Risa Hontiveros, Ms. Frauke Renz of McKinsey & Company, Ms. Ma Rosalyn Mesina of UN Women Philippines, and Ms. Patricia Reposo of Weremote Philippines. De Guzman […]

SIM Registration Act

SIM Registration: All You Need to Know To address this influx of spam messages, the Congress of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 11934 or the SIM Registration Act. The law aims to stop fraudsters who use SIM cards anonymously for illicit activities. To participate in fighting these cyber-attacks, here is a list of the important things you need to […]

Kasambahay Act Promises a Dignified Life for Domestic Workers

Republic Act No. 10361, also known as “Batas Kasambahay,” is a turning point in social legislation for the Philippines, ensuring safe and healthful working conditions and affording full protection to domestic workers against abuse and exploitation. Who are “Kasambahays”? The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Batas Kasambahay (“IRR”) provides that a person below 18 may be hired as a kasambahay […]

Digital Certificate Registration

Digital Certificate Registration through the PNPKI Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, government offices, businesses, and consumers heavily relied on online channels and other digital platforms for the conduct of their transactions. Alongside this rapid digital transformation is the continuing challenge to ensure that online transactions remain secure and reliable. The Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) issues Digital Certificates, which […]