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Reinstatement and Back Wages for Philippine Civil Servants: Key Insights from Galang v. Land Bank
When must a wrongfully dismissed civil servant be reinstated, and what back wages and allowances are due? The Supreme Court clarifies in Galang v. Land Bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just Compensation and Timely Payment: Landowners' Rights in Eminent Domain
Apo Fruits v. Land Bank clarifies when interest and attorney's fees may be awarded in agrarian expropriation cases and why final judgments cannot be reopened.
Judicial Accountability: Fines for Gross Ignorance of Law and Misconduct in Contempt Proceedings
The Supreme Court fined a retired judge P80,000 for gross ignorance of the law and gross misconduct in contempt proceedings against Land Bank officials.
Security of Tenure and Just Compensation in Agrarian Disputes: Heirs of Tabuena v. Land Bank
The Supreme Court clarifies when landowners are estopped from questioning agrarian land valuation after accepting payment and executing assignment deeds.
Forum Shopping and Government Counsel: Land Bank v. Martinez
A look at Land Bank v. Martinez on forum shopping, the OGCC's role as principal counsel for GOCCs, and finality of DARAB decisions.
Understanding Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Landowners' Rights and Interests
A look at Land Bank v. Imperial on just compensation for agrarian reform lands, including interest and compensable areas.
Counsel's Negligence Is Not Excusable: Land Bank's Duty of Diligence in Legal Matters
SC rules counsel's heavy workload is not excusable negligence; procedural rules bind even government agencies like Land Bank.
Certiorari Remedy When Land Bank Questions Just Compensation Ruling
Supreme Court clarifies when Land Bank may use certiorari to question execution of agrarian just compensation awards.
Letters of Credit and Attorney-in-Fact Duties: Land Bank's Dual Role Explained
Supreme Court clarifies a bank's limited role under letters of credit versus its fiduciary duties as attorney-in-fact in export collections.
Tenant Redemption Rights and Land Bank Certification Requirements
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a Land Bank certification suffices for tenant redemption under R.A. 3844, and when it fails.
Tenant Redemption Rights, Land Bank Financing, and Notice Rules in Agrarian Reform
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on tenant right of redemption, Land Bank financing requirements, and written notice under agrarian reform law.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: How Landowners Get Paid Under RA 6657
Understand how just compensation is paid in cash and bonds under RA 6657, explained through the Supreme Court's ruling in Santos v. Land Bank.
Land Valuation Disputes and Mandamus: Lessons from Land Bank v. Court of Appeals
When can a writ of mandamus compel the Land Bank to pay agrarian reform compensation? A 1999 Supreme Court ruling explains.