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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Fortuitous Events and Carrier Liability: Navigating the Perils of the Sea

When a vessel sinks in a storm, is the carrier liable? The Supreme Court explains the rules on fortuitous events.

Seaworthiness and Insurance Subrogation in Philippine Maritime Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on shipowner liability for unseaworthy vessels, insurer subrogation rights, and the limited liability rule.