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Feb 21, 2023 emergency powers oil deregulation constitutional law delegation of powers department of energy philippine supreme court

Emergency Powers and Oil Industry Takeovers: Understanding Delegation Limits in the Philippines

The Supreme Court struck down Section 14(e) of the Oil Deregulation Law for invalidly delegating emergency takeover powers. Learn the constitutional limits.

Apr 16, 2008 local taxation petroleum products local government code business tax petron section 133(h)

Local Taxing Powers vs National Policy: Navotas Cannot Tax Petroleum Sales

Supreme Court rules local governments cannot impose business taxes on petroleum products under (h) of the Local Government Code.

Sep 29, 2004 cable television ntc local government administrative law deregulation telecommunications

Cable TV Rates: NTC Has Exclusive Power Over Local Government Authority

Supreme Court ruling on whether local governments can regulate cable TV subscriber rates, clarifying NTC's exclusive authority.

Mar 25, 2003 tax law local government taxation franchise tax telecommunications pldt supreme court

Taxing Telecommunications: Local Government Power vs. Franchise Exemptions

The Supreme Court ruled that the Local Government Code's withdrawal of tax exemptions prevails over PLDT's franchise exemption claim under R.A. 7925.

Dec 17, 1999 oil deregulation ra 8479 constitutional law monopoly price control supreme court

Philippine Oil Deregulation Upheld: Supreme Court Defers to Market Freedom and Congress

The Supreme Court upheld oil deregulation under RA 8479, ruling that price controls are policy choices for Congress, not constitutional requirements.