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Showing 25–33 of 33 articles for “pd 27”

Unregistered Land Sales and Agrarian Reform: The Limits of Ownership Transfer

When do unregistered property sales fail against agrarian reform coverage? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on land transfers and PD 27.

Tenant Rights vs Landowner Claims: Forfeiture for Unpaid Dues Under PD 816

Supreme Court ruling on tenant forfeiture of land transfer rights for unpaid amortizations under PD 816 and PD 27 coverage.

Agrarian Reform Voluntary Land Surrender to Samahang Nayon Upheld by Supreme Court

Supreme Court clarifies when a farmer-beneficiary's voluntary surrender of agrarian land to a Samahang Nayon is valid under PD 27.

Agrarian Reform Protecting Farmers Rights Against Illegal Land Transfers

Learn how the Supreme Court protects farmer-beneficiaries from illegal land transfers under PD 27, including rules on abandonment and reallocation.

Land Redistribution Upholding THE Rights OF Farmer Beneficiaries TO Homelots

The Supreme Court affirms that farmer-beneficiaries under PD 27 are entitled to homelots, even if these lie outside their awarded farmlots.

Homestead Rights vs Land Reform: Balancing Social Justice and Private Property

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether homestead patents exempt landowners from agrarian reform and retention rights under PD 27 and RA 6657.

Agrarian Reform Inheritance and Land Coverage Under PD 27 and RA 6657

Supreme Court ruling on whether inherited farmland retains coverage under Operation Land Transfer under PD 27 and RA 6657.

Land Retention Rights Prevail Landowners Choice Overrides Prior Land Transfer Certificates

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how a landowner's retention right under PD 27 can override a previously issued Certificate of Land Transfer.

Agrarian Reform Landowners Retention Rights Prevail Despite Prior Land Transfer

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on landowner retention rights under RA 6657 and PD 27, even after land transfer.