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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Construction Subcontractor Rights: Ensuring Timely Payment in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts protect subcontractors' right to timely payment, even when a general contractor claims financial difficulty.

Contract of Sale vs Piece of Work: Subcontractor Rights Under Article 1729

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a supply agreement is a piece of work, giving subcontractors direct claims against project owners.