Question

Scenario:

In 2019, a Philippine company, ABC Corporation, manufactured and exported a product called "Amazing Gadget," which gained immense popularity in many countries. In the same year, a customer from Country X purchased an Amazing Gadget from an authorized distributor in their country. Unfortunately, the gadget malfunctioned, causing severe injuries to the customer.

The customer from Country X decides to file a lawsuit against ABC Corporation in their local court, seeking compensation for the injuries suffered. ABC Corporation, being a Philippine company, claims that the court in Country X does not have jurisdiction over the case. However, the customer argues that the Passive Personality Principle should be applied in this situation to establish the court's jurisdiction.

Question:

Discuss the concept of Passive Personality Principle in the context of jurisdiction of states. Specifically, determine whether the court in Country X has jurisdiction over the lawsuit filed by the customer against ABC Corporation based on the Passive Personality Principle. Support your answer with relevant Philippine laws and jurisprudence.