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Oct 5, 2021 consumer-protection consumer-act defective-products lemon-law refund philippine-law

Defective Vehicle Refund and Manufacturer Liability Under the Consumer Act

Supreme Court ruling clarifies consumer refund rights for defective vehicles and manufacturer liability under RA 7394, with administrative fines reinstated.

Jan 27, 2013 false designation of origin intellectual property code trademark infringement consumer protection probable cause ra 8293

False Designation of Origin: When "Made in Portugal" Labels Mislead Consumers

The Supreme Court's ruling in Uyco v. Lo clarifies when geographic labels on products constitute false designation of origin under Philippine trademark law.

Feb 16, 2005 hotel liability civil code consumer protection safety deposit box waiver tort

Hotel Waivers for Lost Guest Items Are Void: The McLoughlin Rule

Philippine law voids hotel waivers for lost guest belongings. Learn the McLoughlin case and what hotels must do.

Oct 22, 2000 credit card fraud consumer protection contract law supreme court liability

Credit Card Fraud Liability in the Philippines: What Ermitaño v. BPI Means for Cardholders

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on credit card fraud liability: cardholders who promptly report lost cards aren't liable for unauthorized charges.

Mar 1, 1998 caveat emptor philippine contract law buyer beware fraud civil code property transactions

Caveat Emptor in Philippine Law: The Fule Case on Buyer Beware in Property and Jewelry Deals

Philippine law applies caveat emptor—buyers must inspect goods before purchase. The Fule case shows how failure to verify authenticity can defeat fraud claims.