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Jurisdictional Boundaries Defining Regulatory Authority Over Gaming Operations in Economic Zones
Supreme Court clarifies limits of judicial courtesy, territorial jurisdiction, and regulatory authority over gaming operations in economic zones.
Understanding the Legal Boundaries of Demolition in Philippine Economic Zones
The Supreme Court clarifies when PEZA can summarily demolish structures without permits inside economic zones, and why the Ombudsman's dismissal of graft charges stood.
Tax Amnesty and Economic Zones: Puregold Case on VAT and Excise Tax Liabilities
Supreme Court ruling on RA 9399 tax amnesty covering VAT and excise tax liabilities of Clark ecozone enterprises.
Injunction Rights Contractual Exclusivity VS Third Party Operations IN Special Economic Zones
PEZA Authority Over Building Permits Prevails Over Ancestral Land Claims in Economic Zones
Supreme Court clarifies that PEZA, not local building officials, issues building permits within ecozones; CALC holders cannot build without PEZA permits.
Taxation Within Special Economic Zones Defining THE Jurisdiction Between Regular Courts AND THE Court OF TAX Appeals
Freeport vs Customs Territory: Navigating Importation Laws in Philippine Economic Zones
Supreme Court ruling on EO 156 clarifies that importation bans in customs territory do not automatically apply inside the Subic Bay Freeport.
Duty Free Privileges Balancing Economic Zones AND Fair Competition
Tax Exemptions in Special Economic Zones: Limits on Presidential Power
Supreme Court rules President cannot grant tax exemptions in special economic zones—only Congress can, under the Constitution.