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Nov 11, 2014 labor-law security-of-tenure government-reorganization civil-service caap abolition-of-office

Government Reorganization: Security of Tenure vs Legislative Authority

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on ATO abolition, hold-over status, and security of tenure in government reorganizations.

Feb 23, 2011 sovereign immunity government agencies state immunity proprietary functions civil law philippine law

When Can You Sue the Philippine Government? The ATO Case Explained

The Supreme Court explains when government agencies can be sued, distinguishing sovereign from proprietary functions in the Air Transportation Office case.

Feb 23, 2011 sovereign immunity government agencies property tax air transportation office taxation philippine law

When Can Government Agencies Be Sued? The ATO Case on Tax and Sovereign Immunity

Explaining when Philippine government agencies can be sued, using the Air Transportation Office case on property tax disputes.