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How to Claim a PAGCOR Performance Cash Deposit Refund: Requirements
File a PAGCOR performance cash deposit refund using EG Form No. 40 (Form No. EGLD-691) and the documentary checklist for your accreditation type.
PAGCOR Gaming System Administrator Accreditation: Rules, Fees and Penalties
Learn how PAGCOR accredits Gaming System Administrators (GSA) — who may apply, the documentary requirements, fees, performance cash deposit, and penalties.
PAGCOR Fees and Rates on Gaming Venue Operations: A Guide for Operators
Understand PAGCOR fees and rates on gaming venue operations, from license processing fees and performance cash deposits to PAGCOR Share on gross gaming revenue.
When Can a Bank Deposit Real Property Instead of Cash to Lift an Attachment?
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that under Rule 57, only cash deposit or counter-bond can lift a writ of attachment.
Cash Deposit or Counter Bond: The Only Ways to Discharge an Attachment in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that only cash deposits or counter-bonds can discharge a writ of attachment—not real property.
Cash Deposits in Election Protests: Individual or Joint Responsibility?
In Soriano v. COMELEC, the Supreme Court ruled that each protestant must pay the full cash deposit for ballot revision, not share it with co-protestants.
Cash Bail vs Surety Bonds: Cancellation Rights Under Philippine Law
When can a cash bail be cancelled in the Philippines? The Supreme Court explains the key difference between cash deposits and surety bonds.
Strict Adherence to HRET Rules: Why Overlooking Cash Deposits Can Dismiss Your Election Case
Learn how failing to follow HRET rules on cash deposits and appeal bonds can lead to the dismissal of an election case.