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Board Meeting Requirements in the Philippines: Quorum, Notice, and Minutes
Learn the legal requirements for board of directors meetings in the Philippines, including quorum, notice, and minutes under the Revised Corporation Code.
Corporate Representation on Condominium Boards: Defining Member Rights
Supreme Court clarifies that authorized representatives of corporate condominium unit owners may sit on the board of directors, defining member rights.
Shareholder Rights Navigating Derivative Suits IN Philippine Corporate LAW
Understand when Philippine courts allow derivative suits, the requirements under the Interim Rules, and why majority shareholders cannot bypass the board of directors.
When a Corporation Sues Without Board Authority: The Real Party-in-Interest Rule
A corporation can only sue through its board of directors. The Supreme Court explains why an unauthorized complaint gets dismissed.
Corporate Control Belongs to the Board, Not External Agreements
Supreme Court rules the board of directors holds corporate control, voiding external agreements that bypass it.