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Mar 15, 2021 labor law voluntary arbitration rule 43 labor code supreme court appeals

Voluntary Arbitrator Appeals: The 15-Day Rule After Reconsideration

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the appeal period for voluntary arbitrator decisions—15 days after denial of reconsideration, not 10.

Nov 27, 2019 election contest interim rules intra-corporate controversy quorum corporation code supreme court

Quorum Quandaries: Questioning Corporate Meeting Legitimacy Beyond Election Contests

When does a challenge to a corporate meeting's validity become an election contest? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of the 15-day rule.

Sep 5, 2018 election contest intra-corporate controversy interim rules corporate governance reglementary period supreme court

Election Contests and the 15-Day Rule: Eizmendi v. Fernandez on Corporate Governance

The Supreme Court clarifies that indirect attacks on corporate elections violate the 15-day reglementary period for election contests under the Interim Rules.

Mar 9, 2016 intra-corporate disputes election contests prescription corporation law interim rules supreme court

Prescription in Intra-Corporate Disputes: The 15-Day Rule for Election Contests

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that actions to nullify stockholders' meetings and elections are election contests subject to the 15-day prescriptive period.

Apr 11, 2012 agrarian reform just compensation darab special agrarian court ra 6657 prescription

Timeliness is Key: Understanding the 15-Day Rule for Agrarian Disputes

The Supreme Court explains why landowners must file just compensation cases within 15 days of the DARAB decision, or lose their right.

Jul 27, 2011 agrarian reform just compensation land bank darab special agrarian court land disputes

Missed Deadlines, Lost Rights: The 15-Day Rule for Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform

Land Bank v. Listana explains why a late petition for just compensation in agrarian reform cases can be fatal, and what the 15-day rule means for landowners.

Jul 27, 2011 agrarian reform just compensation special agrarian court land bank carl procedure

The 15-Day Rule in Just Compensation Cases: When a Belated Filing Proves Fatal

A belated petition for just compensation before the Special Agrarian Court can be dismissed. Learn the 15-day rule from Land Bank v. Listana.

Jul 31, 2008 agrarian reform land valuation just compensation darab land bank finality of judgment

Finality of Land Valuation: The 15-Day Rule in Agrarian Reform Cases

Learn the 15-day rule for challenging agrarian land valuation decisions and why timing is critical in just compensation cases.

Sep 20, 2000 habeas corpus appeal period rules of court civil procedure philippine law

Habeas Corpus Appeals in the Philippines: The 15-Day Rule Explained

The Supreme Court confirmed that habeas corpus appeals now follow the 15-day period under the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, replacing the old 48-hour rule.

Dec 8, 1999 arrastre cargo claims marine insurance shipper's load and count 15-day rule subrogation

Lost Cargo Claims in the Philippines: The 15-Day Rule for Arrastre Operators

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the 15-day claim period for lost cargo against arrastre operators and the shipper's load and count rule.

Dec 6, 1996 election law judicial ethics administrative cases omnibus election code barangay elections

When Courts Must Decide Election Protests: The 15-Day Mandatory Period

A judge's one-year delay in resolving a barangay election protest led to a fine for gross inefficiency. Learn the mandatory 15-day rule.