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Mar 10, 2006 labor-law salary-standardization-law ra-6758 allowance-integration government-employees mandamus

Salary Standardization Law: When Allowance Integration Is Valid Under RA 6758

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that NPC's integration of employee welfare allowance into salaries under RA 6758 was valid, and why mandamus failed.

Jul 29, 2005 value-added tax vat refund national power corporation tax exemption solutio indebiti geothermal

VAT Exemption for Steam Supply: Protecting Taxpayers From Erroneous Payments

The Supreme Court ruled that geothermal steam sold to NPC is VAT-exempt, entitling the supplier to a full refund of erroneously paid taxes.

Dec 22, 2004 administrative-law electric cooperatives franchise direct power connection exhaustion of administrative remedies

Direct Power Connection vs. Franchise Rights: The BATELEC II Ruling

The Supreme Court upheld direct power supply from NPC to a BOI-registered steel firm after the local electric cooperative failed to meet technical and financial standards.

Apr 28, 2004 tax law local government code pioneer enterprises tax exemption boi npc

Tax Exemption Start Dates for Pioneer Enterprises Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when the 6-year local tax holiday for BOI-registered pioneer enterprises begins and NPC's tax liability.

Feb 23, 2004 administrative-law ombudsman prescription dismissal-of-appeals civil-procedure national-power-corporation

Dismissal of Administrative Appeals for Late Memoranda: The Ombudsman and Court Discretion

The Supreme Court reinstates NPC's appeal, ruling that the Court of Appeals abused its discretion in dismissing the case for a late memorandum, and clarifies administrative jurisdiction principles.

Jun 20, 2003 eminent domain just compensation easement of right-of-way national power corporation expropriation

Eminent Domain: Full Land Value vs Easement Fees in Transmission Line Projects

Supreme Court clarifies when NPC must pay full land value versus easement fees in transmission line expropriation cases.

Apr 9, 2003 franchise tax local government national power corporation tax exemption local government code

Local Governments vs National Corporations: Who Pays Franchise Taxes

Supreme Court rules government-owned corporations like NPC must pay local franchise taxes under the Local Government Code.

Aug 14, 1998 labor-only contracting employer liability quasi-delict labor law philippine law civil code

Employer Liability in Labor-Only Contracting: Lessons from NPC v. PHESCO

When is a principal liable for torts of a labor-only contractor's employee? The Supreme Court explains in NPC v. PHESCO.

Sep 26, 1997 administrative-law national-power-corporation franchise electric-power energy-regulation philippine-law

Franchise Boundaries: When NPC Can Supply Power Over Existing Franchises

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when NPC may directly supply power within areas covered by existing electric franchise holders.