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Dec 17, 1999 oil deregulation ra 8479 constitutional law monopoly price control supreme court

Philippine Oil Deregulation Upheld: Supreme Court Defers to Market Freedom and Congress

The Supreme Court upheld oil deregulation under RA 8479, ruling that price controls are policy choices for Congress, not constitutional requirements.

Sep 21, 1999 tortious interference civil code contract law damages attorney fees business disputes

Tortious Interference in the Philippines: Upholding Contractual Rights in Business Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies tortious interference with contract elements, malice requirement, and attorney's fees in business lease disputes.

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.

Nov 28, 1996 telecommunications franchise competition public interest executive order 94 supreme court

Navigating Telecommunications Franchises: Competition vs. Public Interest

A 1996 Supreme Court ruling on government telephone operations clarifies that franchises are not exclusive and competition serves the public interest.