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Jun 9, 1997common carrierspassenger safetyextraordinary diligencecivil lawtransportation lawliability
Common Carriers and Passenger Safety: The Standard of Extraordinary Diligence in Philippine Law
Philippine law requires common carriers to exercise extraordinary diligence in ensuring passenger safety. This article explains the legal standard and its practical implications.