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Executive Privilege vs Legislative Oversight: The Senate v. Medialdea Ruling
The Supreme Court dismissed the Senate's petition against the October 2021 Memorandum barring executive officials from Blue Ribbon hearings, citing premature filing.
Seafarers Disability Claim: Premature Filing and Abandonment of Treatment
Learn when a seafarer's disability claim is premature and how abandoning medical treatment can forfeit benefits under the POEA-SEC.
Premature Filing Seafarers Disability Claim Dismissed FOR NON Compliance With Poea SEC Procedures
Seafarers' Disability Claims: The 240-Day Rule and Premature Filing Explained
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the 240-day rule for seafarer disability assessments, explaining when a claim becomes premature and why timing matters.
Premature Filing of VAT Refund Claims: Strict Adherence to the 120-Day Rule
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the mandatory 120-day period for VAT refund claims and the consequences of premature filing.
Seafarer Disability Claims: Following POEA-SEC Procedures for a Valid Assessment
The Supreme Court clarifies when a seafarer's disability claim fails: premature filing and skipping the mandatory third-doctor referral under the POEA-SEC.
Premature Filing Bars Seafarers Disability Claim: POEA-SEC 240-Day Rule Explained
Filing a disability claim before the company doctor issues an assessment within 240 days can be fatal. Learn from this Supreme Court ruling.
Untimely VAT Refund Claims Strict Adherence To Prescriptive Periods
The Supreme Court clarifies strict prescriptive periods for VAT refund claims, denying Northern Mindanao Power Corporation's petition for late and premature filings.
Navigating VAT Refund Timelines: How Premature Filing Can Still Succeed Under Equitable Estoppel
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when premature VAT refund claims may still prosper under equitable estoppel from BIR Ruling No. DA-489-03.
Premature Filing of Tax Refund Claims: Strict Compliance with the 120-Day Rule
The Supreme Court clarifies that taxpayers must wait for the 120-day period before filing judicial claims for VAT refunds.
Premature Filing of Malicious Prosecution Suits: When Can You Claim Damages?
Learn when a malicious prosecution suit can prosper under Philippine law—the key element of final acquittal or dismissal explained.
Premature Filing Malicious Prosecution Requires Prior Acquittal
Filing a malicious prosecution case before the criminal action ends in acquittal is premature. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.