
Double due diligence
It is common practice for buyers of real property to rely solely on the certificate of title to verify ownership. This approach is supported by jurisprudence…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read


It is common practice for buyers of real property to rely solely on the certificate of title to verify ownership. This approach is supported by jurisprudence…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

All PPP projects are subject to audit by the Commission on Audit, particularly government revenues, shares, or receipts from any PPP contract, to ensure proper…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

In terms of experience, the Private Partner must show a successful track record in similar or related projects, and key personnel must have relevant expertise.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

If a local project intersects with national or sectoral development plans, endorsement from the national government — through the relevant Regional Development…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

In case of failure of negotiation, the Unsolicited Proposal shall be rejected, and the Implementing Agency may either accept a new Unsolicited Proposal or bid…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

PPP is defined under the PPP Code and its IRR as a contractual arrangement between an Implementing Agency of the government and a Private Partner to finance,…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

We are often asked to interpret rules, settle disputes, or enforce accountability. But we are also called to be instruments of healing.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

For us in the legal profession, Holy Week is not merely a time to pause from practice. It is a time to reexamine purpose.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read

The Court upheld the validity of Sections 6 and 7, which provide for the Renewable Portfolio Standard and the Feed-In Tariff System, respectively.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read

Institutions should act within 24 to 48 hours of receiving a report, freeze accounts promptly, update the account holder, and work with other financial…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read
