Professional Video Inc. vs. TESDA, G.R. No. 155504, June 26, 2009, Sovereignty, State Immunity from Suit, International Law

FACTS: In 1999, TESDA, an instrumentality of the government established under R.A. No. 7796 (the TESDA Act of 1994) and attached to the DOLE to develop and establish a national system of skills standardization, testing, and certification in the country. To fulfill this mandate, it sought to issue security-printed certification and/or identification polyvinyl (PVC) cards… Read More Professional Video Inc. vs. TESDA, G.R. No. 155504, June 26, 2009, Sovereignty, State Immunity from Suit, International Law

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REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA vs. JAMES VINZON G.R. No. 154705 June 26, 2003 act jure imperii, diplomatic mission, International Law, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution, Sovereign Immunity From Suit, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

FACTS: Petitioner, Republic of Indonesia, entered into a Maintenance Agreement with respondent James Vinzon, sole proprietor of Vinzon Trade and Services. The agreement stated that respondent shall, for a consideration, maintain specified equipment at the Embassy Main Building, Embassy Annex Building and the Wisma Duta, the official residence of petitioner Ambassador Soeratmin. The equipments covered… Read More REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA vs. JAMES VINZON G.R. No. 154705 June 26, 2003 act jure imperii, diplomatic mission, International Law, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution, Sovereign Immunity From Suit, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations