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BP 68 (The Corporation Code of the Philippines) Section 132

Merger or consolidation involving a foreign corporation licensed in the Philippines.

Section 132

SEC. 132. Merger or consolidation involving a foreign corporation licensed in the Philippines.—One or more foreign corporations authorized to transact business in the Philippines may merge or consolidate with any domes­tic corporation or corporations if such is permitted under Philippine laws and by the law of its incorporation: Provided, That the requirements on merger or consolidation as provided in this Code are followed. Whenever a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in the Philippines shall be a party to a merger or consolidation in its home country or state as permitted by the law of its incorporation, such foreign corporation shall, within sixty (60) days after such merger or consolidation becomes effective, file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in proper cases with the appropriate government agency, a copy of the articles of merger or consolidation duly authenticated by the proper official or officials of the country or state under the laws of which such merger or consolidation was effected: Provided, however, That if the absorbed corporation is the foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines, the latter shall at the same time file a petition for withdrawal of its license in accordance with this Title. (n)

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CitationBP 68 (The Corporation Code of the Philippines) Section 132 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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