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Jun 16, 2015 government contracts commission on audit money claims procurement quantum meruit evidence

Unproven Claims When Government Contracts Lack Evidence Of Delivery

Supreme Court affirms COA denial of P63M textbook claim for lack of proof of delivery and appropriation.

Mar 17, 2010 moral damages breach of contract common carrier maritime law civil code sulpicio lines

Moral Damages in Maritime Disasters: Who Can Claim After a Breach of Contract

Supreme Court rules only spouse, descendants, ascendants, and illegitimate children may claim moral damages for a passenger's death in a maritime disaster.

Jul 21, 2008 maritime law collision at sea common carrier damages torts vector shipping

Shared Maritime Tragedy Determining Liability In Collision At Sea

The MV Doña Paz and MT Vector collision case clarifies liability rules for common carriers and vessel owners in Philippine maritime law.

Mar 6, 1998 labor law venue nlrc supreme court procedural rules workers rights

Justice Delayed Rights Denied Understanding Judicial Delay AND Injunction Bonds IN Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies venue rules in labor cases, prioritizing worker convenience and substantial justice over technicalities.

Mar 6, 1998 labor-law venue nlrc illegal-dismissal labor-disputes philippine-supreme-court

Philippine Labor Law: Workplace Venue Not Always Mandatory for Labor Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling: NLRC venue rules are permissive, not mandatory. Worker convenience and substantial justice can override workplace location.