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The facts of the case are undisputed. Philcomsat obligated itself to establish,
operate and provide an IBS Standard B
For several years prior to 1991, Globe earth station (earth station) within Cubi
Mckay Cable and Radio Corporation, now Point for the exclusive use of the
Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe), had been USDCA.2 The term of the contract was for
engaged in the coordination of the provision 60 months, or five (5) years.3 In turn, Globe
promised to pay Philcomsat monthly rentals expressing its decision not to concur in the
for each leased circuit involved.4 ςrνll ratification of the Treaty of Friendship,
Cooperation and Security and its
At the time of the execution of the Supplementary Agreements that was
Agreement, both parties knew that the supposed to extend the term of the use by
Military Bases Agreement between the the US of Subic Naval Base, among
Republic of the Philippines and the US (RP- others.5 The last two paragraphs of the
US Military Bases Agreement), which was Resolution state: ςη α ñ rοb lεš νιr† υ α l lα ω lιb rα rÿ
After the US military forces left Subic Naval On 05 January 1999, the trial court
Base, Philcomsat sent Globe a letter dated rendered its Decision, the dispositive portion
24 November 1993 demanding payment of of which reads:ςη α ñ rοb lεš νιr† υ α l lα ω lιb rα rÿ
date.
4.With costs against the defendant. On 27 February 2001, the Court of Appeals
promulgated its Decision dismissing
SO ORDERED.9 ςrνll
In G.R. No. 147334,19 Globe, the petitioner two cases, reiterating their arguments in
therein, contends that the Court of Appeals their respective petitions.
erred in finding it liable for the amount of
The Court is tasked to resolve the following
US$92,238.00, representing rentals for
issues: (1) whether the termination of the
December 1992, since Philcomsats services
RP-US Military Bases Agreement, the non-
were actually terminated on 08 November
ratification of the Treaty of Friendship,
1992.20
Cooperation and Security, and the
ςrνll
the parties.
Not being contrary to law, morals, good personnel from Cubi Point in December
customs, public order, or public policy, 1992:ςη α ñrοb lεš νιr† υ α l lα ω lιb rα rÿ