Question

Scenario:

John, a Filipino citizen, filed a lawsuit in a Philippine court against XYZ Corporation, a foreign corporation based in Country X. The dispute involves a contract for the sale of goods, which was entered into in Country X. XYZ Corporation asserts that the Philippine court lacks jurisdiction over the case and requests its dismissal on the ground of forum non conveniens.

Question:

Discuss the principles of jurisdiction and forum non conveniens under the conflict of laws provisions of the Civil Code. Determine whether the Philippine court has jurisdiction over the case filed by John against XYZ Corporation. Analyze the factors that the court should consider in applying the doctrine of forum non conveniens.