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Nov 12, 2023 foreign arbitral awards new york convention adr act special adr rules manis shipping arbitration enforcement

Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in the Philippines: The Authentication Requirement

Learn why authenticated arbitration agreements are jurisdictional requirements for enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Philippine courts, as ruled in Manis Shipping.

Nov 16, 2021 cargo claims maritime law evidence res ipsa loquitur common carriers

Proving Cargo Damage Claims: Evidence Rules and Res Ipsa Loquitur

The Supreme Court clarifies the evidence needed to prove cargo damage claims and when res ipsa loquitur applies.

Aug 18, 2004 carrier liability cargo damage notice requirement warsaw convention air waybill insurance subrogation

Enforcing Time Limits: Carrier Liability Hinges on Timely Notice of Cargo Damage

Timely written notice of cargo damage is a condition precedent to suing a carrier. The Supreme Court explains why in Federal Express v. American Home Assurance.

Mar 10, 1998 shipping law cogsa prescription periods carriage of goods maritime law civil code

Shipping Delays: When the 1-Year COGSA Limit Does Not Apply in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes physical cargo damage from pure economic loss due to delay. Learn when the 10-year Civil Code prescriptive period applies instead of COGSA's 1-year rule.

Dec 12, 1997 common carriers private carriers cargo damage liability philippine law carriage of goods

Private vs Common Carriers: Understanding Liability for Cargo Damage in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes private from common carriers, affecting liability for cargo damage. Learn the rules and practical implications.