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Jan 11, 2021 administrative-law docket fees government instrumentalities bcda rules of court tax law

When Government Instrumentalities Are Exempt from Docket Fees: The BCDA Case

The Supreme Court clarifies when government instrumentalities are exempt from paying docket fees, using the BCDA case as a guide.

Oct 9, 2019 real property tax government instrumentality lrta tax exemption local government philippine law

Navigating Tax Exemptions: The Legal Status of Government Instrumentalities in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when government instrumentalities like the LRTA are exempt from real property tax under the Local Government Code.

Jun 15, 2015 real property tax local government taxation government instrumentalities mciaa tax exemptions local government code

Taxing Times: Government Instrumentalities and Real Property Tax Exemptions in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when government instrumentalities like airport authorities are exempt from local real property taxes.

Jul 18, 2012 real property tax government instrumentality gocc local government code tax exemption reclamation

Government Instrumentalities and Tax Exemption: Defining the Scope of Real Property Tax Obligations

The Supreme Court clarifies when a government entity with corporate powers is exempt from real property tax, distinguishing instrumentalities from GOCCs.

Jul 18, 2012 real property tax local government code government instrumentality gocc tax exemption philippine reclamation authority

Tax Exemption for Government Instrumentalities: Defining the Scope of Real Property Tax Liability

The Supreme Court clarifies when a government entity is exempt from real property tax, distinguishing instrumentalities from GOCCs.

Dec 15, 2010 property-law real-property-tax government-instrumentality local-government-code land-ownership philippine-law

Land Ownership Disputes: Proving Your Claim in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court distinguishes government instrumentalities from GOCCs in real property tax disputes, and what this means for proving ownership claims.

Oct 4, 2010 local government code sanggunian members legal ethics government instrumentalities national power corporation administrative law

Local Government Officials and Legal Representation: Defining Government Instrumentalities

Supreme Court clarifies that government-owned or controlled corporations like NPC are "instrumentalities" under the Local Government Code, disqualifying sanggunian members from appearing as counsel ag

Oct 2, 2007 real property tax local government code tax exemption government instrumentality pfda

Real Property Tax Exemption: Government Instrumentalities vs. Beneficial Use by Private Entities

When does a government agency's real property tax exemption end? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule on leased government properties.

Jul 31, 2007 real property tax local government code government instrumentality public dominion fisheries development authority tax exemption

Taxing Government Instrumentalities: Real Property Tax and Public Dominion Rules

Philippine Fisheries Development Authority case clarifies when government instrumentalities pay real property tax and why public ports cannot be sold.

Feb 6, 2001 docket fees government instrumentalities rule 141 public estates authority civil procedure

Docket Fees and Government Instrumentalities: Clarifying Exemptions in Legal Proceedings

The Supreme Court clarifies when government-owned corporations are exempt from docket fees and the limits of that exemption.