Alcantara Joaquino Alcantara Law

21/08/2026

It's easy to talk about growth in numbers. What's actually mattered these six years is the relationships built along the way, with clients, with each other, and with everyone who's followed this journey.

19/08/2026

Six years in, our work spans logistics and aviation, technology, banking and finance, foreign investment, and the creative industries, each different, but approached the same way: taking the time to understand the business behind it. If your company falls into one of these spaces, or somewhere adjacent, we're glad to help you think through what's ahead.

If you're navigating a legal question or planning what's next for your business, get in touch with AJA Law at ajalaw.ph/contact.

17/08/2026

On our 6th anniversary, here are six things that still hold true. If your business is entering a new stage, structure, or market, early legal guidance can make the path clearer. We're glad to help you think it through.

10/08/2026

Creativity and law do not have to be at odds.

AJA Law’s Managing Partner, Atty. Pearl Alcantara, joined her friend, Panch Alvarez of Studio Maya, to discuss the legal realities behind creative work, from copyright and contracts to AI and protecting intellectual property.

▶️Watch the full conversation on YouTube to explore the legal issues shaping today's creative industries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OobhXnEW-W0

Copyright law for artists, explained without the legal jargon. In t...

03/08/2026

In a government bid, price can count for as little as 15% of the total evaluation score.

Under the new procurement law, quality is screened first. The criteria and their weights are published before a single bid is submitted. The advantage goes to the bidder who reads them carefully and proves each claim against them.

We wrote about how MEARB actually works in practice.

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29/07/2026

This year alone, the standard for winning a government contract shifted, new disclosure rules took effect, and the country's top investment priorities were rewritten. Each change quietly moved what businesses need to do to compete.

Our newsletter, On Record, is where we translate changes like these into plain, practical terms, before they catch you mid-bid or mid-application. No noise, no jargon, just what actually affects how you do business with and within the Philippines.

Subscribe to On Record through the link in our bio.

27/07/2026

The 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan added AI, quantum, cybersecurity, and biotech to the Philippines' top incentive tier. But the incentive attaches to a registered project, not to a company, and the structuring decisions you make before filing are what determine whether you actually qualify.

We wrote about what's new this year, and what it takes to be genuinely ready to register.

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24/07/2026

In government procurement, the outcome of a bid is often influenced long before the notice of award.

While filing deadlines under the New Government Procurement Act are important, many issues arise even earlier, including signing authority, ownership disclosures, bid responsiveness, and project structure.

Read the full article through the link in our bio to understand where procurement risks commonly arise and how early legal review can make a difference. If you're preparing to participate in a government bid or would like guidance on procurement strategy and compliance, our team at

AJA Law is here to help. Visit ajalaw.ph/contact.

21/07/2026

The 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) now includes frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum, cybersecurity, biotechnology, hydrogen and nuclear energy, and geospatial analysis under its highest incentive tier.

But operating in one of these industries does not automatically qualify a project for incentives. Eligibility depends on how the project is structured, documented, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Read our full article through the link in our bio to learn what changed under the 2026 SIPP and what businesses should consider before applying. If you're evaluating an investment project or exploring incentive opportunities in the Philippines, AJA Law can help. Get in touch at ajalaw.ph/contact.