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Oct 27, 2009local government codepublic hearingordinancerevenue measuresadministrative lawsupreme court
Public Hearing Imperative Invalidating Ordinances Without Community Input
A municipal ordinance imposing goodwill fees without a valid prior public hearing is void, the Supreme Court rules.
Dec 1, 2004administrative-lawmiiarate-regulationpublic-hearingadministrative-codegovernment-corporations
Airport Fee Hikes Require Notice and Public Hearing: MIAA Rate Increases Void
Supreme Court nullifies MIAA fee increases for lack of notice and public hearing, affirming the DOTC Secretary's authority over rate revisions.
Mar 25, 1999real property taxlocal government codetax ordinancespublic hearingspublication requirementsassessment appeals
Challenging Real Property Tax Ordinances: Public Hearings and Publication Requirements
Learn how Philippine courts handle challenges to real property tax ordinances, including public hearing and publication requirements under the Local Government Code.