Question

In a business district, Company A and Company B are direct competitors. They both manufacture and sell similar products. Company A recently entered into a contract with a prominent supplier, Supplier X, to exclusively provide raw materials for their production.

Company B, seeing the potential benefits of working with Supplier X, approaches Supplier X with an offer of higher prices and exclusive partnership. In order to seal the deal, Company B misrepresents the current contract between Company A and Supplier X, claiming that Company A's contract has already been terminated.

As a result, Supplier X terminates its contract with Company A and forms an exclusive partnership with Company B. Company A now faces significant difficulties in acquiring the necessary raw materials for its production.

Company A believes that Company B engaged in tortious interference by intentionally and unjustifiably interfering with its contractual relationship with Supplier X.

1. Discuss the concept of tortious interference as provided under Article 1314 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.
2. Apply the elements of tortious interference to the given scenario.
3. Based on the facts presented, analyze the potential liabilities of Company B for tortious interference.