Disini Law

12/01/2026

DISINI LAW ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Disini Law is pleased to announce the promotion of Atty. Villavert to Mid-Level Associate, effective January 1, 2026.

The Partners acknowledge that they have been integral to the growth of the Firm and look forward to their continued success.

Congratulations!

12/01/2026

DISINI LAW ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Disini Law is pleased to announce the promotion of Le Ann C. Alojado and Zoe Ysabel D. Padilla to Senior Associates, effective January 1, 2026.

Atty. Le Ann will assume expanded responsibilities in corporate and regulatory projects, more notably, in the field of Data Privacy and Compliance.

Atty. Zoe's promotion is expected to enhance the firm's specialized capabilities in advising regulated financial institutions and clients operating at the forefront of technological innovation following her successful secondment with a leading global technology company.

The Partners and staff of the firm congratulate them, and wish them the best!

https://disini.ph/news/disini-law-promotes-atty-le-ann-c-alojado-to-senior-associate-bolstering-corporate-and-data-privacy-leadership/

https://disini.ph/news/disini-law-promotes-atty-zoe-ysabel-d-padilla-to-senior-associate-strengthening-high-technology-regulatory-expertise/

08/01/2026

Disini Law congratulates and welcomes its new Associates, Francis Natal, Mary Joyce Narciso-Parr, and Andy Mencias, who all made it to the List of Successful 2025 Bar Examinees.

06/01/2026

The Supreme Court En Banc has approved the FSL Rules to ensure that deaf Filipinos have equal and effective access to justice through professional sign language interpretation. These rules apply to all court proceedings where a deaf individual is a party or witness, ensuring their full participation in the legal system.

The Supreme Court En Banc has approved the Rules on Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Interpreting in the Judiciary (A.M. No. 21-12-04-SC), or the FSL Rules, to ensure equal, relevant, and effective…

06/01/2026

The DICT issued Circular No. HRA-007 to establish official guidelines for the disposal of government-owned ICT properties that are unserviceable, obsolete, or no longer needed. The policy covers a wide range of hardware and software, including servers, computers, networking devices, and mobile equipment marked for disposal by their respective offices.

On November 4, 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) issued Department Circular No. HRA-007, series of 2025, otherwise known as the Guidelines on the Disposal of…

05/01/2026

The DICT has issued Department Circular No. HRA-006, which extends the validity of Independent Tower Company (ITC) registration certificates from the previous term to 15 years.

On October 22, 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) released Department Circular (DC) No. HRA-006. The circular amends Section 7 of DC No. 008, Series of 2020…

05/01/2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has mandated that retail payment systems adopt the ISO 20022 international standard to improve efficiency and interoperability. This policy applies to both domestic and cross-border transactions, aiming to align the Philippines with global communication standards for more reliable payment processing.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has mandated the harmonization of retail payment systems with the internationally accepted ISO 20022 standard. Circular No. 1223, Series of 2025…

02/12/2025

The Office of the President approved the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS) via MC No. 104 to implement the Tatak Pinoy Act (RA 11981), enhancing the global competitiveness of Philippine products and services.

The Office of the President has formally approved and directed the implementation of the multi-year Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS) through the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 104.

02/12/2025

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has approved the Rules on Extradition Proceedings (A.M. No. 22-03-29-SC). These rules, effective on November 10, 2025, aim to streamline all proceedings related to extradition, including applications for arrest warrants, hold departure orders, and bail.

On October 27, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a press release on the approval of the Rules on Extradition Proceedings (A.M. No. 22-03-29-SC). The Rules were approved by the Supreme Court in a…

02/12/2025

On October 25, 2025, the Philippines signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime during a ceremony hosted by the Government of Vietnam and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

On October 25, 2025, the Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda, signed the United Nations (UN) Convention…

04/11/2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) signed a revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on October 17, 2025, to improve coordination in conducting bank examinations. This updated agreement specifically clarifies the roles of each institution during the examination process.

On October 17, 2025, officials from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) signed a revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Bank Examination at…

04/11/2025

The Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (RA No. 12305) creates a modern legal and regulatory framework for the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation in the country. This law allows the Philippines to utilize nuclear science for national benefits like energy, health, and agriculture, while strictly banning nuclear weapons development.

The Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (RA No. 12305) establishes a modern, comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the safe, secure, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and…