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May 27, 2004 constitutional-law

Local Autonomy Under Siege Safeguarding THE Lgus Share IN National Taxes

Jan 21, 2004 local-government liga-ng-mga-barangay ordinance administrative-law election supreme-court

Local Autonomy vs National Mandate: Limits of City Ordinances in Liga ng mga Barangay Elections

Supreme Court clarifies that city ordinances cannot override the Liga ng mga Barangay's own election rules, and explains proper remedies.

Dec 3, 2002 local autonomy presidential supervision judges allowances local government code commission on audit dbm circular

Local Autonomy vs Presidential Supervision: The Scope of Power in Granting Judges' Allowances

The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of presidential supervision over local governments in granting allowances to judges.

Sep 26, 2001 contract-law rescission civil-code real-property supreme-court philippines

Compromise Agreements Upholding Party Autonomy IN Contract Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that rescission of a contract for sale of real property requires judicial or notarial act, not mere letter.

Oct 19, 2000 local taxation market fees local government code taxation olongapo supreme court

Olongapo's Market Fees: Balancing Local Autonomy and Equitable Taxation

The Supreme Court affirms that factual disputes over market rental rates require trial, ensuring local taxation remains equitable and just.

Jul 19, 2000 local-government fiscal-autonomy internal-revenue-allotment presidential-power supervision-vs-control administrative-law

Presidential Supervision vs Control: Protecting Local Fiscal Autonomy in the Philippines

The Supreme Court limits presidential power over LGUs, striking down IRA withholding while allowing advisory economy measures.

Sep 16, 1999 constitutional law local government plebiscite city reclassification local autonomy supreme court

Local Autonomy vs Legislative Power: Safeguarding Citizen Approval in City Reclassification

Supreme Court ruling: downgrading a city's status without a plebiscite violates the Constitution and local autonomy.

Jul 27, 1999 local autonomy presidential supervision local government code fiscal powers sangguniang panlungsod administrative law

Local Autonomy vs Presidential Supervision: Fiscal Powers in Philippine Local Governance

The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of presidential supervision over local governments, protecting local fiscal autonomy and ordinance-making powers.

Feb 27, 1998 administrative law cooperative code presidential power electric cooperative cda supreme court

Presidential Power vs Cooperative Autonomy: When Can the President Intervene

The Supreme Court limits presidential intervention in electric cooperatives, protecting cooperative autonomy and democratic governance under Philippine law.

Sep 11, 1996 tax-law local-government real-property-tax government-corporations lgc tax-exemptions

Taxing Government Entities: Local Government Power and Exemptions Under the LGC

The Supreme Court clarifies when local governments may tax government-owned corporations, balancing local autonomy with national exemptions.