Title XV – Corporation Code of the Philippines [BP 68]

TITLE XV
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS

Sec. 123. Definition and rights of foreign corporations. – For the purposes of this Code, a foreign corporation is one formed, organized or existing under any laws other than those of the Philippines and whose laws allow Filipino citizens and corporations to do business in its own country or state. It shall have the right to transact business in the Philippines after it shall have obtained a license to transact business in this country in accordance with this Code and a certificate of authority from the appropriate government agency. (n)

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Title XV – Corporation Code of the Philippines [BP 68]

TITLE XVI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 137. Outstanding capital stock defined. – The term “outstanding capital stock”, as used in this Code, means the total shares of stock issued under binding subscription agreements to subscribers or stockholders, whether or not fully or partially paid, except treasury shares. (n)

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Labor Code of the Philippines [PD 442 as Amended]

A DECREE INSTITUTING A LABOR CODE THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND SOCIAL LAWS TO AFFORD PROTECTION TO LABOR, PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND INSURE INDUSTRIAL PEACE BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE

PRELIMINARY TITLE

Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Book 1: Labor Code of the Philippines [PD 442 as Amended]

BOOK ONE: PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Art. 12. Statement of objectives. It is the policy of the State:

1. To promote and maintain a state of full employment through improved manpower training, allocation and utilization;

2. To protect every citizen desiring to work locally or overseas by securing for him the best possible terms and conditions of employment;

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Book 2: Labor Code of the Philippines [PD 442 as Amended]

BOOK TWO
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Title I
NATIONAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Chapter I
NATIONAL POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE MACHINERY
FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION

ART. 43. Statement of objective. – It is the objective of this Title to develop human resources, establish training institutions, and formulate such plans and programs as will ensure efficient allocation, development and utilization of the nation’s manpower and thereby promote employment and accelerate economic and social growth.

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