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VAT Refund Timelines: Supreme Court Clarifies the 120-Day Rule in Dohle Shipmanagement

The Supreme Court clarifies when the 120-day VAT refund period starts, giving taxpayers control over the timeline for judicial claims.

VAT Zero-Rating for Hotel Services to International Airlines: The Manila Peninsula Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when hotel accommodations for international flight crews qualify for VAT zero-rating under the NIRC.

Palpable Mistakes in Stipulations: Correcting Factual Errors in Philippine Courts

Philippine courts may correct factual errors in stipulations when made through palpable mistake, as shown in Atlas Consolidated Mining v. CIR.