Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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HLURB Jurisdiction Over Homeowner-Developer Disputes: Key Ruling

The Supreme Court confirms HLURB's exclusive jurisdiction over homeowner-developer construction disputes, not the RTC. Learn the rules and practical implications.

Refiling a Dismissed Case in the Philippines: When a Technical Dismissal Is Not Final

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains when a procedural dismissal is without prejudice, allowing a case to be refiled.