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Corporate Secretary Duties in the Philippines Under the Revised Corporation Code
What are the duties of a corporate secretary in the Philippines? Learn the qualifications, election rules, and filing duties under the Revised Corporation Code.
Primarily Confidential: Defining the Role and Tenure of Corporate Secretaries in GOCCs
The Supreme Court rules that the corporate secretary of a GOCC holds a primarily confidential position, not a permanent career post.
Valid Service of Summons on Corporate Secretary: Lessons from Millex v. Citystate
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when service of summons on a corporate secretary is valid and why belated objections fail.
Shareholder Rights vs Corporate Discretion: Mandamus and Stock Transfer Recording
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a corporate secretary must record stock transfers, SEC jurisdiction, and shareholder rights.