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Nov 24, 2021 mutuality-of-contracts foreclosure interest-rates real-estate-mortgage banking-law philippine-loans

Mutuality of Contracts and Foreclosure Rights in Philippine Loans

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that void interest stipulations do not invalidate foreclosure when the principal debt remains unpaid.

Sep 15, 2021 banking interest rates loan agreements mutuality of contracts foreclosure civil law

Unilateral Interest Rate Hikes When Banks Overstep Their Bounds In Loan Agreements

Philippine Supreme Court rules on void unilateral interest rate hikes by banks, mutuality of contracts, and foreclosure validity.

Mar 2, 2006 lease renewal unlawful detainer civil code philippine real estate lessor rights lessee rights

Lease Renewal in the Philippines: What "Upon Agreement" Really Means

A lease "renewable upon agreement" requires mutual consent—no automatic renewal. Learn the rules from Josefa v. San Buenaventura.