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Choice of Law and the Doctrine of Renvoi in Philippine Jurisprudence

Scenario: Maria, a resident of the Philippines, entered into a contract with Jose, a resident of Spain, for the sale of a property located in the Philippines. The contract specifies that any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved through arbitration in Singapore. A dispute indeed arises, and Maria files a case in a Philippine court seeking to nullify the contract.

Discuss the following:

What factors will the Philippine court consider in determining the choice of law applicable to the contract?
Can the Philippine court apply the doctrine of renvoi in resolving the dispute? Explain.

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