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Jun 4, 2000 property law torrens title laches land dispute recovery of possession philippine law

Laches vs. Torrens Title: Why Delay Can Cost You Your Land in the Philippines

A Torrens title is strong but not absolute—unreasonable delay in asserting ownership can lead to losing the property to laches.

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.

Mar 18, 1999 90-day rule judicial efficiency administrative law speedy disposition supreme court judges

The 90-Day Rule for Judges: What It Means for Speedy Justice in the Philippines

The 90-day rule requires Philippine judges to decide cases promptly. Learn how it works, what happens on delay, and the lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 2, 1999 torrens title acquisitive prescription land registration property law reconveyance philippine law

Torrens Title vs. Acquisitive Prescription: Why Registered Land Prevails in the Philippines

A Torrens title defeats claims of ownership by long possession. Learn the Ramos v. Bautista ruling and how to protect registered land.

Nov 17, 1998 property law land registration torrens system quieting of title double registration philippine supreme court

Priority in Land Titles: Why Earlier Registration Wins in Philippine Property Disputes

When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registration generally prevails. Learn the rule and how to protect your property.

Nov 4, 1997 lis pendens real estate law property dispute civil procedure supreme court ruling

Lis Pendens in the Philippines: When a Defendant Can Protect Property Rights

Learn when a defendant can register a notice of lis pendens in the Philippines, even without a registered title, based on a Supreme Court ruling.

Jul 27, 1997 land registration property law pd 1529 newspaper publication due process torrens system

Land Registration in the Philippines: Why Newspaper Publication Is Mandatory

Why newspaper publication is a mandatory requirement in Philippine land registration, and how failing to comply can invalidate your application.

Feb 11, 1997 accretion foreshore land property law land registration civil code riparian rights

Accretion vs. Foreshore Land in the Philippines: Who Owns Newly Formed Land?

Philippine law distinguishes accretion from foreshore land. Learn who owns newly formed land along rivers and seas under the Civil Code and the Spanish Law of Waters.

Dec 17, 1996 spanish land titles presidential decree 892 land registration torrens system property law san pedro estate

Spanish Land Titles in the Philippines: P.D. 892 and Why They No Longer Prove Ownership

Spanish-era land titles lost their force under P.D. 892. Learn the registration deadline, the San Pedro ruling, and what evidence now counts.