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May 8, 2009 torts quasi-delict stevedoring cargo handling negligence civil code

Stevedores and the Duty of Care: When Cargo Damage Is Not Negligence

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that stevedores owe ordinary diligence, not the higher standard of common carriers, in loading and stowing cargo.

Jun 27, 2008 contract-law arrastre-contractor liability-limits ppa-ao-10-81 marine-insurance subrogation

Arrastre Contractor Liability: When the P3,500-Per-Package Limit Does Not Apply

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when arrastre contractors cannot invoke the P3,500 per-package liability limit under PPA Administrative Order No. 10-81.