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Mar 24, 2014 labor-law illegal-dismissal resignation constructive-dismissal termination employee-rights

Business Closure vs Illegal Dismissal: Navigating Employee Rights in the Philippines

When is a resignation forced? Learn how Philippine labor law distinguishes voluntary resignation from illegal dismissal, based on a Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 22, 2010 banking law fiduciary duty damages credit card check dishonor administrative-law

When Banks Dishonor Checks: The Citibank v. Dinopol Case on Fiduciary Duty and Damages

The Supreme Court ruled that banks must exercise the highest degree of diligence, holding Citibank liable for dishonoring a check over a P58.33 charge.

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.