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Mar 9, 2021 eminent domain franchise electricity distribution expropriation public use just compensation

Navigating Eminent Domain and Franchise Rights: The Battle Over Electricity Distribution in Iloilo City

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of expropriation provisions in R.A. 11212, allowing MORE Power to acquire PECO's distribution system in Iloilo City.

Sep 15, 2020 eminent domain expropriation electric franchise due process equal protection public use

Eminent Domain for Uninterrupted Electricity: MORE Power vs. PECO Explained

The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of expropriating an old franchise holder's distribution system to ensure uninterrupted electricity in Iloilo City.

Sep 26, 2016 real property tax local government code exhaustion of administrative remedies hierarchy of courts tax ordinance iloilo city

Challenging Real Property Tax Ordinances: The Iloilo Case and the Rule on Exhaustion of Remedies

The Supreme Court dismissed a direct challenge to Iloilo City's real property tax ordinance, reaffirming that taxpayers must first exhaust administrative remedies before going to court.

Sep 30, 2015 real property tax local government administrative remedies hierarchy of courts due process tax ordinance

Injunctions Protecting Rights Upholding Due Process and Ensuring Fair Legal Proceedings

The Supreme Court dismisses a direct challenge to Iloilo City's real property tax ordinance, reaffirming the need to exhaust administrative remedies and observe the hierarchy of courts.