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Long-term foreign lease over lands in the Philippines
Many foreigners find the Philippines to be an attractive place to invest their money, and to establish their own enterprises. Because of the relative affordability of organizing a business in our country, there is no reason why the Philippines cannot be transformed into an investment hub of various countries in this part of the globe. We could also throw in the fact that investors from English speaking countries find it easy to adapt in the Philippines because of the Filipinos’ fluency in speaking their language. All of these factors contribute in making our country a bright investment prospect.However, there are restrictions on nationality when it comes to owning and acquiring lands in the Philippines. Under our Constitution, only Filipino citizens and corporations with at least 60% Filipino ownership are allowed to own land. This restriction poses an obstacle on many foreign investors who would want to do business in the country. Thus, many of them simply entered into long-term leases of private lands, which they are allowed to do, as long as they comply with all the conditions imposed by law.
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Splitting a Single Cause of Action and its Effects
A cause of action may give rise to several reliefs, but only one action can be filed. A single cause of action or entire claim or demand cannot be split up or divided into two or more different actions. (Rivera Golf Club, Inc.v. CCA Holdings, B.V., G.R. No. 173783, June 17, 2015)
Proven ways in debt collection
No business can survive without sufficient funds, as every action done in its operations generally has corresponding costs attached to it. When it comes to finances, however, one of the most common challenges faced by many businesses is the difficulty of collecting from their debtors the amounts owed to them. So, how is debt collection being carried out?
Will the Recovery of a Carnapped Vehicle Bar an Insurance Claim?
In cases where the insured’s car is wrongfully taken without consent from a service or repair shop—such as for a joyride during which it is destroyed in an accident—the insurer is still liable to pay for the total loss of the vehicle under the theft clause of the policy.
Economic Dependency Test
Under the four-fold test, to establish an employer-employee relationship, four factors must be proven: (a) the employer’s selection and engagement of the employee; (b) the payment of wages; (c) the power to dismiss; and (d) the power to control the employee’s conduct. When the control test is insufficient, the economic realities of the employment are considered to get a comprehensive assessment of the true classification of the worker. (Ditiangkin v. Lazada E-services, G.R. No. 246892, September 21, 2022)
Special Power of Attorney Ends Upon Death of Principal
A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is automatically extinguished upon the death of the principal, rendering any subsequent acts by the agent void, unless the SPA was constituted in the common interest of the principal and agent, or a third party who accepted the stipulation in his favor.