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Pre-Need Memorial Plans in the Philippines: Understanding Contract Terms and Funeral Service Claims

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on pre-need memorial plans, contract terms, and when funeral service claims fail.

Maintaining Decorum: Why Respectful Language Is Non-Negotiable for Lawyers in the Philippines

The Supreme Court's Molina v. Pacific Plans ruling clarifies how a manager's disrespectful conduct and disloyalty can justify dismissal under Philippine labor law.

When "No Work, No Pay" Doesn't Apply: Employee Rights During Internal Investigations

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when an employee under investigation may still be entitled to wages, even if not reporting for work.