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Dec 12, 1997 common carriers private carriers cargo damage liability philippine law carriage of goods

Private vs Common Carriers: Understanding Liability for Cargo Damage in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes private from common carriers, affecting liability for cargo damage. Learn the rules and practical implications.

Oct 8, 1997 illegal firearm possession presidential decree 1866 republic act 8294 warrantless search criminal law philippine supreme court

Illegal Firearm Possession: Understanding the Nuances of Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine courts decide illegal firearm possession cases, from warrantless searches to penalties under RA 8294.

Jul 20, 1997 parricide criminal law revised penal code intent family violence supreme court

Parricide in the Philippines: Proving Intent in Family Killings

Understand parricide under Philippine law and how courts prove intent in family killings, with lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

May 22, 1997 labor law anti-marriage policy illegal dismissal women's rights labor code

Can Employers Ban Marriage? The Illegality of Anti-Marriage Policies in the Philippines

Philippine law bans anti-marriage policies for women. Learn the rules, the PT&T case, and what to do if dismissed for getting married.

Dec 22, 1996 labor law certification election collective bargaining agreement contract bar rule supreme court

Contract Bar Rule Explained: Certification Elections and CBAs in the Philippines

Learn how the contract bar rule limits certification elections during a CBA's term, based on the Formey Plastic case.

Oct 17, 1996 labor law check-off union dues collective bargaining agreement employer liability

Check-Off Provisions in Philippine Labor Law: Employer Liability for Uncollected Union Dues

When an employer fails to deduct union dues under a CBA check-off, is it liable for the uncollected amount? The Supreme Court clarifies.

Jan 31, 1996 builder in good faith property law philippine civil code real estate disputes pleasantville case

Builder in Good Faith in the Philippines: Rights Under Property Law

When can a mistaken builder claim good faith under Philippine law? The Supreme Court's ruling in Pleasantville clarifies the rights of builders and landowners.