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Jun 7, 2011 government audit coa jurisdiction philippine law commission on audit administrative law

Is Your Organization Subject to Government Audit? Understanding COA Jurisdiction in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when Philippine government agencies may be audited by the Commission on Audit, and what this means for private organizations.

Apr 11, 2011 property law land titles duplicate title due diligence philippine courts land registration

Lost Land Title Petitions: Court Limits, Due Diligence, and Protecting Property Rights

Learn how Philippine courts handle petitions for new owner's duplicate titles, including jurisdictional limits, due diligence duties, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Jul 31, 2006 marriage license void marriage family code civil law presumption of validity supreme court

When a Missing Marriage License Doesn't Void a Marriage: Sevilla v. Cardenas

The Supreme Court explains when a missing marriage license does not automatically make a marriage void, and why proof matters.