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Sep 29, 1999 property law fishpond ownership bfar public land jurisdiction land registration

Fishpond Ownership in the Philippines: When BFAR Jurisdiction Overrides Court Decisions

Philippine courts cannot declare private ownership over public land designated for fishponds—only BFAR holds that authority. Learn the rules.

Aug 29, 1999 witness credibility criminal law evidence paraffin test damages supreme court

Witness Credibility in Philippine Courts: Why Family Ties Don't Discredit Testimony

Philippine courts weigh witness credibility by quality, not family ties. A landmark case clarifies evidence rules, paraffin tests, and damages.

Jan 20, 1997 agrarian reform darab parad jurisdiction r.a. 6657 land dispute

DARAB Jurisdiction Explained: Filing Agrarian Disputes in the Philippines

Learn where to file agrarian disputes in the Philippines—DARAB vs. PARAD jurisdiction clarified under R.A. 6657 and the DARAB rules.

Jan 31, 1996 implied trust prescription laches property law reconveyance civil code

Implied Trusts and Prescription: What the Esconde Case Means for Property Owners

Learn how implied trusts work in the Philippines and why delay can bar your property claim, based on the Supreme Court's Esconde ruling.