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Mar 27, 1998civil-procedure
Lost IN Translation WHY Perfecting Your Appeal ON Time AND With Proper Documentation IS NON Negotiable IN Philippine Courts
Sep 29, 1997presidential powerseparation of powersproclamationpublic landres judicatalegislative authority
Presidential Power vs Legislative Authority: Proclamation Validity in the Philippines
Supreme Court nullifies Proclamation No. 164 for exceeding presidential power after Congress convened, reaffirming separation of powers.
Jul 31, 1997substantial complianceappellate procedurerule 65civil service commissionprocedural rules
Substantial Compliance in Appeals: When Courts Overlook Procedural Errors
The Supreme Court ruling in Nerves v. Civil Service Commission on substantial compliance with appeal rules and why a mislabeled petition survived.
Mar 26, 1997legislative franchiseair transportcivil aeronautics boardpublic utilitycertificate of public convenience and necessity
When Is a Legislative Franchise Required for Philippine Air Transport Operations
The Supreme Court clarifies when a legislative franchise is needed to operate domestic air services in the Philippines.