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Sep 10, 1998 land rights presidential proclamation public land act imperfect title real estate law philippine law

How Presidential Proclamations Affect Imperfect Land Titles in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when presidential proclamations can defeat claims to public land by long-time occupants.

Jan 21, 1997 property law land ownership government reservation national park public domain torrens title

Land Ownership Disputes: How Government Reservations Affect Property Rights in the Philippines

Learn how government reservations like national parks affect land ownership rights in the Philippines, based on a landmark Supreme Court ruling.