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FDA License to Operate in the Philippines: Who Needs One and How to Apply
Who needs an FDA license to operate in the Philippines? Learn which establishments must secure an LTO before manufacturing, importing, or selling health products.
License Plate Standardization: Budget Validity and Public Safety Upheld
Supreme Court affirms the constitutionality of funding the LTO's Motor Vehicle License Plate Standardization Program under the 2014 GAA.
Lease Perfection vs Performance: Hilltop Market Case on Conditions and Estoppel
When does a lease begin? The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between conditions for perfection and performance in Hilltop Market.
Balancing Procedural Rules and Substantial Justice: Rosario Dalton-Reyes v. Court of Appeals
A one-day delay in filing an appeal should not defeat substantial justice, especially when a litigant faces dismissal from service.
Unseen Crimes Unquestionable Guilt: How Circumstantial Evidence Convicts in Philippine Parricide Cases
A look at People v. Suelto, where the Supreme Court upheld a parricide conviction based on circumstantial evidence, not eyewitness testimony.