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Jul 30, 2024 constitutional-law franchise public-utilities common-good supreme-court electric-cooperatives

Franchise Amendments and Public Utilities: When Does the Common Good Justify Change

The Supreme Court upholds RA 11918 expanding MORE Power's franchise, ruling exclusive franchises are unconstitutional and Congress determines the common good.

Jun 19, 2019 civil law corporate rehabilitation contracts penalties good faith supreme court

Abuse of Rights in Contractual Dealings: Upholding Freedom to Contract and Good Faith

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on corporate rehabilitation, contractual penalties, and the limits of judicial interference in contracts.

Jan 20, 2009 corporate recovery rehabilitation technical insolvency creditors rights sec pd 902-a

Rehabilitation Petitions Technical Insolvency AND Creditors Rights IN Corporate Recovery

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a technically insolvent corporation may file for rehabilitation and how creditor rights are affected.

Feb 7, 2007 zoning police power non-impairment of contracts local government real estate law philippine law

Zoning Regulations vs Contractual Obligations: Balancing Public Welfare and Private Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on zoning ordinances, police power, and the non-impairment of contracts clause.