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Aug 20, 2019 administrative law local government speed limit ordinance ra 4136 publication requirement municipal ordinance

Speed Limits and Local Governance: When Public Safety Measures Fail Legal Scrutiny

The Supreme Court voids a municipal speed limit ordinance for non-compliance with publication and RA 4136, underscoring the rule of law in local governance.

Nov 26, 2012 reckless imprudence proximate cause contributory negligence traffic law vehicle collision criminal law

Blind Curves and Fault: When a Bus Driver’s Contributory Negligence Still Means Acquittal

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies proximate cause in blind-curve collisions, acquitting a bus driver whose negligence was only contributory.