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Oct 19, 2010toll regulatory boardadministrative lawpublic utilitiesfranchisestoll roadsinfrastructure
Toll Regulatory Powers Defining Limits In Public Private Infrastructure
Supreme Court defines TRB's franchise powers, toll regulation, and public bidding requirements in Luzon expressway cases.
Mar 26, 1997legislative franchiseair transportcivil aeronautics boardpublic utilitycertificate of public convenience and necessity
When Is a Legislative Franchise Required for Philippine Air Transport Operations
The Supreme Court clarifies when a legislative franchise is needed to operate domestic air services in the Philippines.