The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently issued several significant updates to the Civil Aviation Regulations in terms of aircraft registration and air operators. In particular, these updated regulations now implement the almost 90-year old Public Service Act of the Philippines which was amended in 2022 allowing greater ownership participation and protection for foreign […]

The imposition of tariffs on Chinese imports by the United States may prompt American companies to explore cost-reduction strategies, potentially leading to an increase in outsourcing activities. According to property consultancy firm Colliers Philippines, this shift could significantly benefit the Philippine office market, particularly the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. The Philippines offers a strategic […]

The lawyers of Tan Hassani & Counsels, in association with Mondaq, conducted a webinar on the introduction to aircraft financing and leasing in the Philippines, giving key insights for aircraft owners, lessors, operators and lessees. The corresponding write up discussing aircraft financing and leasing in the Philippines can be downloaded here.

Drone Regulations in the Philippines Are Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) considered as “aircraft” in your country? Yes. Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 (the “Act”) provides that an “Aircraft” refers to any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the […]