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Supreme Court Upholds CIAC Jurisdiction, Strikes Down 14-Day Arbitration Limit in Government Contracts

Supreme Court affirms CIAC jurisdiction over government construction disputes and voids unreasonably short 14-day arbitration periods as contrary to public policy.

Is Your Organization Subject to Government Audit? Understanding COA Jurisdiction in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when Philippine government agencies may be audited by the Commission on Audit, and what this means for private organizations.