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Feb 25, 2008 forum non conveniens jurisdiction choice of law civil procedure conflicts of law

Forum Non Conveniens in the Philippines: When Courts Keep Jurisdiction Despite Foreign Elements

Philippine courts can hear cases with foreign elements; a choice-of-law clause does not automatically strip them of jurisdiction.

Nov 21, 2001 lease agreements lessor liability property defects civil code philippine law

Lessor’s Liability for Defects and Repairs: Key Lessons from De Ysasi v. Arceo

Learn when Philippine lessors are liable for property defects and repairs, and why lessee inspection matters under De Ysasi v. Arceo.

Sep 28, 1999 foreign judgments arbitration contract law enforcement of judgments commercial law property disputes

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in the Philippines: Lessons from Oil and Natural Gas Commission v. Pacific Cement

A Philippine Supreme Court case clarifies when foreign judgments are enforceable and how courts interpret arbitration clauses in commercial contracts.