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New Forestry And Energy Sector Regulations: The Push To Make The Philippines An Investor Destination Of Choice For High-Quality Carbon Credit Projects
The Philippines lacks comprehensive carbon rights legislation and carbon trading laws, yet carbon projects continue to develop across the country. In response to this regulatory gap and aligned with international climate commitments, Philippine regulators have recently issued new regulations establishing frameworks for carbon project implementation in the forestry and energy sectors.
Philippines Environment
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
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Republic Act No. 12252: A New Framework For Lease Of Private Lands By Foreign Investors
Republic Act No. 12252, otherwise known as ?An Act Liberalizing the Lease of Private Lands by Foreign Investors, Establishing the Stability of Long-Term Lease Contracts, Amending for the Purposes Republic Act No. 7652, Otherwise Known as the "Investors Lease Act" (the "Amended Investors Lease Act") was enacted into law on September 3, 2025.
Philippines Commercial
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan