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Petition for Review Is the Proper Appeal Mode for Agrarian Just Compensation Cases
Learn why the Supreme Court ruled that appeals from Special Agrarian Courts must be taken by petition for review, not ordinary appeal.
Balancing Corporate Discretion and Regulatory Oversight: The BCDA Compensation Case
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of a government corporation's power to grant employee benefits beyond Central Bank standards.
Just Compensation in Expropriation: What Republic v. Ker Teaches About Property Valuation
The Supreme Court clarifies how just compensation is determined in eminent domain cases, emphasizing fair market value over tax declarations.
Eminent Domain Just Compensation Must Reflect Fair Market Value AT Time OF Taking
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that just compensation in expropriation is valued at the time of taking, not at judgment.
Bouncing Checks LAW Compensation AS A Defense AND THE Impact OF Administrative Circular 12 2000
Water District Directors’ Compensation Limits Under PD 198 and the Salary Standardization Law
The Supreme Court affirms COA disallowances of excess benefits to water district directors, ruling PD 198 limits compensation to per diems only.
Dual Compensation BAN EX Officio Roles AND Alternate Board Memberships IN THE NHA
On Duty or Off Target: Defining Course of Employment in Police Compensation Claims
The Supreme Court clarifies when a police officer's death is compensable under employees' compensation law, applying the 24-hour duty doctrine.
Quantum Meruit: Fair Compensation for Legal Services Without a Fixed Fee
Philippine Supreme Court explains how lawyers are paid under quantum meruit when no fixed fee exists, using Racoma v. CNWD.
Increased Risk and Compensation: Overcoming the Occupational Disease Requirement
Explaining the increased-risk doctrine in Philippine employees' compensation claims, using GSIS v. Barrameda as a guide for non-occupational diseases.
Bank Negligence and Damages: When a Dishonored Check Does Not Mean Compensation
The Supreme Court ruled that a bank's error in assigning a wrong account number caused a check dishonor, yet the depositor still recovered nothing. Here is why.
Eminent Domain and Just Compensation: Protecting Landowner Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when just compensation is due, how it is valued, and what landowners should know about expropriation.
Upgrading Judicial Positions: Fair Compensation and Hierarchy in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court grants salary upgrading for Court of Tax Appeals division chiefs to ensure equal pay and maintain judicial hierarchy.
Work-Related Heart Disease: Proving Your Employee Compensation Claim in the Philippines
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on work-related heart disease claims under PD 626, and what evidence employees need to prove compensability.
Proving Work-Related Illness Claims: Substantial Evidence Standard in Philippine Employee Compensation
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies substantial evidence standard for work-related illness compensation claims under P.D. 626, as amended.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: How Landowners Get Paid Under RA 6657
Understand how just compensation is paid in cash and bonds under RA 6657, explained through the Supreme Court's ruling in Santos v. Land Bank.
Are Tips Guaranteed Income? Understanding Employee Compensation in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when tips are part of an employee's compensation and when they are not, using a seafarer's case.
Expropriation in the Philippines: When Can Land Be Sold During Proceedings
Learn when landowners can still sell property during expropriation proceedings and who gets just compensation, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Challenging Compromise Judgments Protecting Third Party Rights IN Philippine Courts
A look at how Philippine courts treat assignments of delivery receipts, agency claims, and compensation in sugar sale disputes.
When Is an Injury Considered Work Related Under Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine courts determine work-related injuries, what evidence matters, and what this means for compensation claims.
Protecting Landowners Rights: The Judiciarys Role in Just Compensation for Agrarian Reform
The Supreme Court affirms that courts, not administrative agencies, have final authority over just compensation in agrarian reform cases.
Land Valuation Disputes and Mandamus: Lessons from Land Bank v. Court of Appeals
When can a writ of mandamus compel the Land Bank to pay agrarian reform compensation? A 1999 Supreme Court ruling explains.
Understanding Attorney's Fees in the Philippines: Quantum Meruit and Fair Compensation
Learn how Philippine courts determine attorney's fees through quantum meruit, ensuring fair compensation for legal services rendered.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Landowners' Right to Fair Valuation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on landowners' right to just compensation in agrarian reform, valuation standards, and the jurisdiction of Special Agrarian Courts.