In the case of People of the Philippines vs. Antonio M. Talaue, G.R. No. 248652, June 19, 2024, the Supreme Court held that a mayor does not have the positive duty to remit the GSIS premium contributions of all employees within his political subdivision.

The Local Government Code of 1991 refers to municipal mayors as “chief executives” and not “heads of offices” as contemplated under Section 52(g) of RA No. 8291. Moreover, nowhere in the Local Government Code of 1991 does it include the remittance of GSIS premiums as part of the duties of a mayor.

Actions demonstrating extreme dislike and hostile behavior, such as demotion, uttering insulting words, and apathetic behavior toward an employee, constitute constructive illegal dismissal when such actions cause the employment conditions to be so unbearable that there is no other choice but to resign.

In deciding the trademark dispute between Lacoste and Crocodile International over the use of a crocodile device mark, the Supreme Court held that there exist distinct visual differences both in appearance and overall commercial impression between the marks which makes likelihood of confusion between them nil. The form, arrangement, general appearance, and overall presentation of their marks are evidently dissimilar, thus, the propensity to mistake one for the other is very low.

The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) or, under special circumstances specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations, its duly designated organic office, shall require the submission of the prospective bidder’s valid and updated Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Certificate of Registration and Membership to ensure that the bidder is technically, legally, and financially capable to undertake the proposed project for the procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects, and Consulting Services within the period set forth in the Invitation to Bid.

In the case of C.P. Reyes Hospital et al., vs. Barbosa, G.R. No. 228357, April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court held that illegally dismissed probationary employees, like regular employees, are entitled to backwages up to their actual reinstatement.

In case reinstatement is proven, to be infeasible due to strained relations between the employer and the employee and other analogous causes, backwages shall be computed from the time compensation was withheld up to the finality of the Decision.

Republic Act No. 6426 is a special law created particularly for foreign currency deposits in the Philippines, with the goal of attracting deposits from foreign lenders and investors.

In the case of C.P. Reyes Hospital et al., vs. Barbosa, G.R. No. 228357, April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court held that illegally dismissed probationary employees, like regular employees, are entitled to backwages up to their actual reinstatement.

In case reinstatement is proven, to be infeasible due to strained relations between the employer and the employee and other analogous causes, backwages shall be computed from the time compensation was withheld up to the finality of the Decision.

Executive Order No. 169 was issued for purposes of strengthening the franchise industry for the protection of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). It prescribed the minimum terms and conditions of franchise agreements as well as the guidelines for its registration.

Libel, as defined by the Revised Penal Code, is a public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstances tending to cause the dishonor, discredit, or contempt of a natural or juridical person, or to blacken the memory of one who is dead.

A contract of insurance is an agreement whereby one undertakes for a consideration to indemnify another against loss, damage, or liability arising from an unknown or contingent event.