Philippine Lemon Law (Republic Act 10642; full text)
(See also Question and Answer on the Lemon Law; Claim Procedure; Consumer Claims Before its Effectivity; Motorcycle Coverage) Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila...
View ArticleQ&A on the Philippine Lemon Law (Republic Act 10642)
The exact coverage of lemon laws varies from one jurisdiction to another, but lemon laws uniformly refer to “lemons” as defective products. After numerous bills filed in Congress through the years, the...
View ArticleSteps in Availing of Consumer Rights under the Philippine Lemon Law
We know a few things about Republic Act No. 10642, also known as the Philippine Lemon Law, and we’ll know a whole lot more about this newly signed law as soon as the Department of Trade and Industry...
View ArticleWhy Motorcycles Are Not Covered by the Philippine Lemon Law
We’ve previous noted that the exact coverage of lemon laws varies from one country/jurisdiction to another, but lemon laws uniformly refer to “lemons” as defective products [see Q&A on the...
View ArticlePhilippine Lemon Law: Consumer Claims before its Effectivity
Questions and confusion come with all things new. Same with the Philippine Lemon Law (Republic Act 10642, full text). Let’s tackle something basic. It’s not about the coverage or the claim procedure....
View ArticleWhy You Should Read your Car’s Warranty Booklet: Philippine Lemon Law
Read the manual, we’ve been told, even if you don’t follow it. When it comes to motor vehicles, many (but not all) drivers make it a point to read the Vehicle Manual. Only a few, however, bother to...
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