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Jun 7, 2000 verbal contracts written contracts contract law parol evidence rule civil code philippine law

Verbal Contracts in the Philippines: Why Written Agreements Win in Court

Verbal contracts are valid in the Philippines but hard to prove. Learn from Romago v. Court of Appeals why written agreements prevail.

Aug 12, 1998 administrative law publication requirement government transparency coa compensation due process

Publication Is Key: Ensuring Government Transparency and Rule of Law in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why administrative circulars must be published to be effective, ensuring transparency and rule of law.

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.