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Mar 6, 2006 real property tax local government franchise tax exemption telecommunications supreme court

Real Property Tax Exemption for Telecoms: Understanding Franchise Rights in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on Bayantel's real property tax exemption under its legislative franchise, and what this means for telecom companies.

Feb 18, 2005 unlawful detainer ejectment civil law lease possession mendoza v. court of appeals

Unlawful Detainer: A Tenant's Admissions and the Inevitable Ejectment

In Mendoza v. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court ruled that a tenant's own admissions in pleadings can seal an ejectment case.

Feb 26, 2003 local taxation section 187 lgc tax ordinance secretary of justice supreme court

Challenging Local Tax Ordinances: The 30-Day Appeal Rule Under Section 187

Taxpayers must appeal to the Secretary of Justice within 30 days of a local tax ordinance's effectivity or lose the right to challenge it in court.