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Feb 23, 2011sovereign immunitygovernment agenciesstate immunityproprietary functionscivil lawphilippine law
When Can You Sue the Philippine Government? The ATO Case Explained
The Supreme Court explains when government agencies can be sued, distinguishing sovereign from proprietary functions in the Air Transportation Office case.