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Eminent Domain Just Compensation: Protecting Property Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on just compensation for underground tunnel taking under eminent domain, protecting landowners' constitutional rights.
The 15-Day Rule in Just Compensation Cases: When a Belated Filing Proves Fatal
A belated petition for just compensation before the Special Agrarian Court can be dismissed. Learn the 15-day rule from Land Bank v. Listana.
Missed Deadlines, Lost Rights: The 15-Day Rule for Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform
Land Bank v. Listana explains why a late petition for just compensation in agrarian reform cases can be fatal, and what the 15-day rule means for landowners.
Just Compensation for Easements: Full Market Value, Not a 10% Fee
When transmission lines cross private land, landowners are entitled to full market value as just compensation—not just a 10% easement fee.
Just Compensation in Land Reform: Ensuring Fair Value for Agricultural Landowners in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how just compensation is computed for agricultural landowners under CARP, including DAR formula rules and compensable areas.
Land Bank's Right to Sue for Just Compensation in Agrarian Cases
Supreme Court affirms Land Bank's legal personality to file petitions for just compensation determination before Special Agrarian Courts.
Land Title Disputes: Finality of Court Decisions and Limits of Summary Proceedings
Learn how the Supreme Court clarified Land Bank's role in agrarian just compensation cases and the limits of summary dismissals.
Land Bank's Authority to Seek Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform Cases
Supreme Court affirms Land Bank's legal personality to file just compensation cases before the Special Agrarian Court, independent of DAR.
Land Bank's Right to Question Agrarian Land Valuation: Davao Fruits v. LBP
The Supreme Court affirms Land Bank's legal standing to seek judicial determination of just compensation in agrarian reform cases.
Proving Actual Damages: The Standard for Compensation in Philippine Contract Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the strict standard for proving actual damages in contract disputes, requiring clear and convincing documentary evidence.
Just Compensation in Eminent Domain: Valuing Property at the Time of Taking
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how just compensation in expropriation is determined by the property's value and character at the time of taking.
Understanding Seafarer Disability Claims Establishing Work Relatedness FOR Compensation
Just Compensation in Eminent Domain: Ensuring Fair Market Value for Expropriated Property
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how courts must determine just compensation in expropriation cases, requiring reliable evidence over speculation.
Just Compensation in Land Reform: LBP's Role and Interest Rate Rules
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies interest rates on agrarian just compensation and Land Bank's exemption from costs in land reform cases.
Balancing Agrarian Reform: The SAC's Duty in Just Compensation Determination
A look at Land Bank v. Rivera, clarifying the court's role in valuing lands under PD 27 and the LBP's exemption from costs.
Seafarers Disability When Standard Contracts Limit Compensation For Illnesses
SC rules basketball injury on board is work-related under the Bunkhouse Rule, entitling seafarer to disability benefits.
Eminent Domain and Just Compensation: Interest for Delayed Payment in Agrarian Reform
When government takes land for agrarian reform, just compensation must be paid without delay; otherwise, 12% interest accrues from taking until full payment.
Just Compensation Under CARP: Courts Must Follow DAR Valuation Formula
Supreme Court clarifies that courts determining just compensation under CARP must strictly apply the DAR valuation formula, not substitute their own methods.
Seafarers Disability Injury vs Accident: When Full Compensation Applies
Supreme Court clarifies when a seafarer's injury qualifies as an accident and when full disability compensation under a CBA applies.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Courts Must Follow DAR Valuation Formula
Philippine Supreme Court rules that courts must apply DAR's mandatory valuation formula under RA 6657 in determining just compensation for agrarian reform lands.
Just Compensation for Land Acquired Under P.D. 27: Why R.A. 6657 and DAR A.O. 5 Govern the Valuation
When agrarian land taken under P.D. 27 is paid for only later, the Supreme Court says just compensation must follow R.A. 6657 and the DAR A.O. 5 formula.
Land Valuation Under CARP: Defining the Basis for Provisional Compensation
The Supreme Court clarifies that provisional compensation under CARP is based on the Land Bank's initial valuation, not the DARAB award.
Attorneys Fees Determining Reasonable Compensation Based ON Actual Contribution TO Recovery
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Balancing Land Valuation and Judicial Discretion
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies just compensation in agrarian reform, balancing Land Bank valuations with judicial discretion in eminent domain cases.