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Understanding Corporate Liability and Piercing the Corporate Veil in the Philippines

A Philippine Supreme Court case explains when corporate officers can be held personally liable and when courts pierce the corporate veil.

Mar 5, 2013 corporate reorganization security of tenure alter ego doctrine government corporation civil service

Corporate Reorganization, Presidential Alter Ego Doctrine, and Security of Tenure Limits

Supreme Court clarifies when government corporate boards may reorganize, reassign officers, and drop employees for poor performance without violating tenure.

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PNB v. Ritrato Group: Suing the Wrong Party in Foreclosure Disputes

Learn why the Supreme Court dismissed an injunction suit against PNB, a mere attorney-in-fact, and how corporate veil piercing works.