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Republic of the Philippines represented by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Vs. Hon. Francisco G. Mendioal, etc.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES represented by the MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (MIAA), Petitioner, versus HON. FRANCISCO G. MENDIOLA, Presiding Judge, RTC-PASAY City, Branch 115; LITTLE VIN-VIN'S FOOD CORPORATION, Respondents.

G.R. No. 175551 | 2009-07-14

D E C I S I O N


CARPIO MORALES, J.:

The only issue raised in the present petition for review on certiorari is whether the Notice of Appeal of herein petitioner Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), was filed on time.

A factual background of the case is in order.

On May 21, 2001, MIAA entered into a Contract of Lease and Concessions with herein respondent Little Vin-Vin's Food Corporation (LVV).[1] The contract authorized LVV to operate retail and catering outlets at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Centennial Airport Terminal II and granted it six months to complete...