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Nov 22, 2007 search warrant probable cause lpg cylinders ra 623 criminal law custodia legis

Search Warrants for LPG Cylinder Misuse: Probable Cause Standards Under R.A. 623

Supreme Court ruling clarifies probable cause for search warrants involving unauthorized LPG cylinder use under R.A. 623, as amended.

Mar 7, 2007 local government ordinance enforcement mandamus business permits zoning philippine law

Local Government Authority and Ordinance Enforcement: A Guide for Businesses

Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed a city mayor's duty to enforce local ordinances, and what this means for businesses operating under reclassified zones.

Jun 16, 2006 seafarers maritime law contractual employment disability benefits 13th month pay labor law

Seafarers Are Contractual Employees: What This Means for Benefits Claims

Supreme Court clarifies that seafarers are contractual, not regular, employees—affecting 13th month pay and disability benefits claims.

Oct 14, 2005 retrenchment labor law security of tenure termination labor code jurisprudence

Retrenchment Rules in the Philippines: Proving Losses and Fair Selection

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on retrenchment: what employers must prove to validly dismiss employees due to business losses.

Sep 1, 2004 tax exemption export processing zones customs duties pd 66 peza tax refund

Tax Exemptions for Export Zones: Balancing Investment Incentives and Revenue Collection

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on tax exemptions for export zone enterprises under PD 66, clarifying refund rights for customs duties on supplies.

Jan 27, 2004 constitutional law mining act national patrimony foreign ownership natural resources la bugal

Mining Rights vs National Patrimony: The La Bugal Case on Foreign Control of Philippine Resources

Explaining the Supreme Court's La Bugal ruling on the Philippine Mining Act and foreign ownership limits over the country's mineral resources.

Mar 27, 2000 docket fees civil procedure patent infringement jurisdiction supreme court

Docket Fees and the Right to Amend: Balancing Access to Justice in Patent Infringement Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on docket fees, amendments to complaints, and equitable access to justice in patent cases.

Apr 21, 1999 tax refund mining republic act 1435 specific tax philex mining cir

Navigating Mining Tax Refunds in the Philippines: Understanding R.A. 1435 and Its Limits

Philex Mining v. CIR clarifies that the 25% mining tax refund under R.A. 1435 is based on old rates, not actual taxes paid.

Mar 25, 1999 energy law jurisdiction department of energy energy regulatory board philippine law power supply

Philippine Energy Disputes: DOE vs ERB Jurisdiction Over Power Connections

The Supreme Court clarifies which agency—DOE or ERB—has jurisdiction over disputes involving direct power supply and disconnection in the Philippines.

Sep 22, 1998 tax-refund specific-tax ra-1435 mining-industry court-of-tax-appeals philippine-tax-law

Jurisdictional Challenges in Philippine Courts: Why Timing and Precision Matter in Tax Refund Claims

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on tax refund computation under RA 1435, explaining why strict interpretation and timing determine success in tax claims.

Apr 19, 1998 civil procedure counterclaims complaint dismissal rules of court philippine litigation

Counterclaims After Complaint Dismissal: Philippine Rules Explained

Learn when counterclaims survive dismissal of the main complaint under Philippine civil procedure, based on the Fletcher Challenge case.