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Mar 18, 2015administrative lawgovernment contractsjoint venturespublic biddingunsolicited proposalsneda guidelines
When Public Interest Meets Private Contracts: The SM Land v. BCDA Ruling on Development Projects
The Supreme Court ruled that government agencies cannot cancel accepted unsolicited proposals by invoking public interest, upholding contractual obligations.