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Sep 26, 2016 real property tax local government code exhaustion of administrative remedies hierarchy of courts tax ordinance iloilo city

Challenging Real Property Tax Ordinances: The Iloilo Case and the Rule on Exhaustion of Remedies

The Supreme Court dismissed a direct challenge to Iloilo City's real property tax ordinance, reaffirming that taxpayers must first exhaust administrative remedies before going to court.

Dec 9, 2015 preliminary injunction civil procedure rule 58 certiorari grave abuse of discretion city of iloilo

Preliminary Injunctions Safeguarding Rights Without Prejudging the Merits

The Supreme Court clarifies that preliminary injunctions must preserve rights, not prejudge cases, citing City of Iloilo v. Honrado.

Feb 27, 2009 tax-law franchise-tax telecommunications local-government-code tax-exemption supreme-court

Franchise Tax Exemptions: Scope and Limits for Telecom Companies

The Supreme Court clarifies when "in lieu of all taxes" clauses in telecom franchises do not exempt companies from local business taxes.

Jan 30, 2009 criminal-law libel prosecution jurisdiction preliminary-investigation prosecutor-authority

Who May File Libel Cases: City Prosecutor vs Provincial Prosecutor

Supreme Court rules on which prosecutor has authority to file libel Informations, and why a wrong prosecutor's filing is a fatal jurisdictional defect.

Jul 31, 2007 real property tax local government code government instrumentality public dominion fisheries development authority tax exemption

Taxing Government Instrumentalities: Real Property Tax and Public Dominion Rules

Philippine Fisheries Development Authority case clarifies when government instrumentalities pay real property tax and why public ports cannot be sold.

Nov 24, 2004 eminent domain local government writ of possession expropriation socialized housing

LGU Right to Immediate Possession in Expropriation: City of Iloilo v. Legaspi

When can an LGU take immediate possession of private property in expropriation? The Supreme Court explains the 15% deposit rule.

Jul 14, 2003 tax law government corporations real property tax business tax philippine ports authority local taxation

Tax Exemptions for Government Corporations: The Philippine Ports Authority Case

The Supreme Court clarifies when government-owned corporations like the PPA must pay local taxes, and when they cannot change legal theories on appeal.