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Oct 14, 2020 administrative-law gocc collective-bargaining labor-law supreme-court governance

Navigating the Boundaries of Economic Zone Jurisdiction: Lessons from a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that GOCCs cannot negotiate CBA economic provisions without presidential or GCG approval, reshaping labor relations.

Feb 28, 2005 labor-law bureau-of-labor-relations intra-union-disputes government-employees labor-code jurisprudence

Intra-Union Disputes: Jurisdiction Lies With the Bureau of Labor Relations

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Bureau of Labor Relations has exclusive jurisdiction over intra-union disputes, including elections of officers in government employee organizations.

Jun 16, 1999 labor law bureau of labor relations union accounts labor code jurisprudence

Philippine Supreme Court Upholds BLR Authority In Union Account Audits Ensuring Transparency AND Accountabilit

The Supreme Court affirms the Bureau of Labor Relations' jurisdiction over union account audits, clarifying appellate procedure under Philippine labor law.