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Sublease Rights: When Lessor's Written Consent Is Not Required
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lessee may sublease without the lessor's written consent, distinguishing sublease from assignment of rights.
Agency vs Assignment: Who Is the Real Party in Interest in Contract Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a representative is an agent rather than an assignee, and who may sue on a contract.
Revoking Mining Rights: Strict Compliance and Government Authority Over Natural Resources
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on exploration permit validity, agency, assignment requirements, and government power over forest reserves.
Election Bans and Government Employee Reassignments: What Davalos Teaches Us
A look at how the Supreme Court treats cash advances, liquidation duties, and accountability of public officers.
Meralco Billing Dispute: Tax Credit Assignments and Tampered Meter Claims
Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's interest charges on tax credit assignments and differential billing for alleged meter tampering.
Jurisdictional Boundaries: Summons, Transfers, and Government Employee Reassignments
When does a court lack jurisdiction over a government official? This case clarifies summons rules and employee transfer remedies.
Constructive Dismissal AN Employers Duty IN Reassignment AND DUE Process
Loss of Trust and Confidence: When Temporary Assignment Does Not Justify Dismissal
Acting as a route salesman for three days did not make a driver-helper a trust-and-confidence employee, so dismissal was too harsh.
Retirement Benefits and Notional Salary: Employee Rights in Overseas Assignments
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether retirement benefits for overseas-assigned employees are based on notional or actual salary.
Constructive Dismissal: The Employer's Duty to Offer Reasonable Assignments
When a security guard was left without assignments for months after his post ended, the Supreme Court ruled this constituted constructive dismissal.
Security of Tenure vs Valid Reassignment: Protecting Public Employees From Constructive Dismissal
The Supreme Court clarifies when a demotion amounts to constructive dismissal and when an employee may be considered retired.
Reassignment vs Constructive Dismissal: Security of Tenure in Philippine Civil Service
A security guard's floating status and reassignment under Philippine labor law—when does it become constructive dismissal?
Reassignment Without Consent: Security of Tenure for Philippine Civil Servants
When can a government employee be reassigned against their will? The Supreme Court's ruling in Cariño v. Daoas explains the limits of transfer powers.
Estate Creditors Can Demand Examination of Suspected Asset Concealment
Creditors may seek court examination of persons suspected of concealing estate assets, even if heirs present deeds of assignment.
Compromise Agreements Upholding Obligations AND Equitable Relief IN Property Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sale-leaseback arrangements, equitable mortgages, and deed of assignment effects on debtor obligations.
Contractual Obligations Priority OF Payment AND THE Limits OF Assignment
Assignment of Lease and Liability for Rental Arrears: A Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
When a lessee assigns a lease, does the assignee inherit unpaid rentals? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on subrogation and debtor substitution.
Judicial Authority and Limits: A Judge's Jurisdiction After Temporary Reassignment
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on a judge's notarial powers, the limits of judicial authority, and the importance of following SC Circular No. 1-90.
Security of Tenure in the CES: Clarifying Eligibility and Reassignment Rights
The Court clarifies when a demotion amounts to constructive dismissal, the limits of CBA benefits for managerial employees, and retirement rights under the Labor Code.
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Civil Service Reassignment Cases: Corsiga v. Defensor
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why civil service employees must exhaust administrative remedies before filing court cases over reassignment orders.
Appointment vs Reassignment: Clarifying the Role of Local School Boards in Superintendent Designations
The Supreme Court clarifies when local school board consultation is required for schools division superintendent designations, distinguishing appointment from reassignment.
Upholding Contractual Obligations: The Imperative of Timely Performance in Compromise Agreements
A Supreme Court ruling on continuing suretyship, assignment of credit, and trust receipts—clarifying that debtors cannot escape liability through technical defenses.
Continuing Suretyship for Future Debts and Assignment Without Debtor's Consent
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on continuing suretyship agreements, validity of assignments without debtor consent, and trust receipt remedies.
Perfecting Stock Transfers: Delivery and Indorsement Are Key to Ownership
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a deed of assignment alone does not transfer stock ownership—delivery and indorsement of certificates are essential.