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Jun 20, 2012 religious freedom corporation law sec jurisdiction church disaffiliation corporate name ecclesiastical affairs

Church Disaffiliation and Corporate Rights: Balancing Religious Freedom and SEC Jurisdiction

A local church's right to disaffiliate from a national church body, and the SEC's jurisdiction over religious corporations, explained.

Dec 6, 2006 administrative law coa audit erc rate regulation public utilities meralco

COA Audit Not Mandatory for Utility Rate Changes: Meralco Case Analysis

Supreme Court clarifies that COA audit is not a prerequisite to ERC rate approvals, settling a key administrative law question.

Mar 17, 2006 electricity reconnection meralco energy regulatory board consumer rights ra 7832 public utility

Power Back On: Your Rights to Electricity Reconnection in the Philippines

When can a power company cut your electricity, and can you get it restored? A Supreme Court ruling clarifies your rights.

Mar 25, 2003 tax law local government taxation franchise tax telecommunications pldt supreme court

Taxing Telecommunications: Local Government Power vs. Franchise Exemptions

The Supreme Court ruled that the Local Government Code's withdrawal of tax exemptions prevails over PLDT's franchise exemption claim under R.A. 7925.