This is a briefing on the following issuances as of May 10, 2020 in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic:
 

A. Suspension of Periods to File Applications and Other Documents with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
 
B. Issuances Supplementing the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF) Omnibus Guidelines on Community Quarantine (Omnibus Guidelines)
 
C. Online Mediation Allowed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
 
D. Guidelines for the Pilot Testing of Videoconferencing Hearings of Criminal Cases Involving Persons Deprived of Liberty
 
E. Temporary Increase of Import Duties on Petroleum Products Imposed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC)
 
F. Issuances Implementing Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act (Bayanihan Act)
 
G. Other Issuances

H. Other COVID-19 Related Bulletins

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Please note that there are other COVID-19 related government issuances which are not covered by our bulletins. For more information about other regulations, please contact your account partner or [email protected] or [email protected].

This bulletin contains a summary of the legal issuances discussed above. It was prepared by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) to update its clients about recent legal developments. This does not constitute legal advice or an opinion of SyCipLaw or any of its lawyers.

This bulletin is only a guide material and SyCipLaw makes no representation in respect of its completeness and accuracy. You should check the official version of the issuances.