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Negligence and Power Lines: Res Ipsa Loquitur in Philippine Law
When sagging power lines cause injury, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur shifts the burden of proof to the electric cooperative.
Power Lines and Public Lands: Supreme Court Clarifies Easements and Just Compensation
The Supreme Court ruled that power lines fall under "similar works" in the Public Land Act, allowing easements on free patent lands with compensation rules.
Understanding Sub-Transmission Assets: The EPIRA Impact on Power Line Classification in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies who classifies power lines as transmission or sub-transmission assets under EPIRA, and why it matters.
Just Compensation for Right-of-Way Easement: Full Market Value, Not 10% Fee
When power lines cross private land, owners may get full market value, not just a 10% easement fee.
Power Lines and Property Rights: Determining Just Compensation for Easements
When power lines cross private land, is the owner owed an easement fee or full property value? The Supreme Court clarifies.