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Accountability in Public Works: Grave Misconduct in Infrastructure Projects
Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DPWH officials for grave misconduct over irregular change orders in road project.
Mar 24, 2008construction lawliquidated damagessubstantial completionciaccontractor rightschange orders
Substantial Completion vs Unjustified Delay: Contractor Entitlements in Construction Disputes
When is a contractor in delay? The Supreme Court clarifies how substantial completion and change orders affect liquidated damages.