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Mar 28, 2023 construction law ciac arbitration government contracts dpwh civil code

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.

Sep 14, 2016 construction law substantial completion contract termination government contracts quantum meruit ciac

Substantial Completion and Contract Termination in Construction Disputes: PSHS v. Pirra Construction

When is a project substantially completed, and when can a government agency terminate a construction contract? The Supreme Court clarifies.

Oct 2, 2009 labor law employer-employee relationship control test illegal dismissal security guards

Employer Control Determines Employment Status: The PLDT Security Guard Case

When a security agency's contract ends but guards remain at their posts under the principal's direction, an employer-employee relationship may arise.