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Jan 16, 2018 administrative law due process bank secrecy bsp discovery ra 1405

Administrative Due Process and Bank Secrecy: The Sibayan v. Alda Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies how administrative due process and bank secrecy limits discovery in BSP proceedings, as shown in Sibayan v. Alda.

Oct 9, 2012 constitutional-law

Defining Capital: Filipino Control of Public Utilities Under the Constitution

The Supreme Court clarifies that mean in the Constitution's requirement that public utilities be at least 60% Filipino-owned? The answer—that "capital" refers to voting stock, not all outstanding shar

Jul 26, 2011 civil procedure execution of judgment sheriff duties levy mortgaged property rule 39

Levy on Mortgaged Property in the Philippines: Sheriff's Duties Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that sheriffs may levy mortgaged properties to satisfy judgments, as debtors retain beneficial ownership until foreclosure.

Nov 22, 1999 civil law trusts beneficial ownership legal title quitclaims labor law

Beneficial Ownership VS Legal Title Understanding Trust Relationships IN Philippine LAW

A look at how Philippine courts distinguish beneficial ownership from legal title in trust relationships, using a landmark case on employee dismissal and quitclaims.