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Senior Citizen Discounts: When Golf Clubs Must Comply
The Supreme Court clarifies when private golf and country clubs must grant the 20% senior citizen discount under RA 9994.
Corporate Membership Dues: Who Pays When Nominees Change
Supreme Court rules on whether golf clubs can charge new membership fees when corporate members replace their nominees.
When a Corporate Club Member Changes Nominees: Who Pays the Membership Fee?
Supreme Court ruling on whether a golf club can charge new membership fees when a corporate member replaces its designated nominees.
Membership Termination in Non-Stock Corporations: Safeguarding Property Rights
The Calatagan Golf Club case clarifies that non-stock corporations must strictly follow their own by-laws before terminating membership or selling shares.
Receivers' Duty to Preserve Sequestered Assets: Lessons from Republic v. Benedicto
When the PCGG sequestered Benedicto's golf club shares, unpaid dues led to their auction. The Court ruled receivers must preserve asset value.