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Nov 13, 2023 telecommunications ntc 3g frequency administrative law regulatory discretion public policy

3G Frequency Allocation and the NTC's Regulatory Discretion: Lessons from Next Mobile v. NTC

The Supreme Court affirms the NTC's broad discretion in allocating 3G frequencies, clarifying the limits of judicial review over technical regulatory decisions.

Nov 9, 2016 ntc primary jurisdiction interconnection agreement access charges ra 7925 telecommunications regulation

NTC Primary Jurisdiction Over Access Charges in Interconnection Agreements

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that the NTC has primary jurisdiction over access charges in interconnection agreements, and why courts must defer.

Oct 10, 2012 labor-law collective-bargaining union-registration labor-only-contracting illegal-dismissal supreme-court

Duty to Bargain Union Representation Despite Pending Cancellation Proceedings

Philippine Supreme Court rules on duty to bargain despite pending union cancellation, labor-only contracting, and illegal dismissal.

Dec 11, 2008 tax law real property tax telecommunications franchise local government taxation supreme court

Taxing Telecommunications: No Exemption Without Explicit Grant

The Supreme Court rules that the phrase "exclusive of this franchise" in RA 7678 does not exempt Digitel's real properties from real property tax.

Feb 23, 2007 franchise tax real property tax local government code telecommunications tax exemption digitel

Philippine Franchise Tax and Real Property Tax: Exemptions for Telecom Companies

Supreme Court ruling on telecom franchise tax exemptions and real property tax liability under the Local Government Code.

Jun 15, 2006 labor law illegal dismissal nlrc judicial review employer-employee relationship supreme court

Challenging NLRC Decisions: Judicial Review in Illegal Dismissal Cases in the Philippines

Learn how courts review NLRC rulings in illegal dismissal cases, and when factual findings may be overturned.

Jun 15, 2006 labor-law successor-liability employer-employee illegal-dismissal management-contract digitel

Successor Liability in Philippine Labor Law: When Is a Company Responsible for Another's Debts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a company becomes liable for another firm's labor debts under successor liability rules.