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Nov 11, 2012 accretion property law land registration regalian doctrine public domain riverbed

Accretion vs. Dried Riverbeds: Who Owns the Land in the Philippines?

The Supreme Court clarifies that land formed by a dried-up riverbed belongs to the State, not adjacent owners. Learn the rules on accretion and land registration.

Apr 11, 2011 property law land titles duplicate title due diligence philippine courts land registration

Lost Land Title Petitions: Court Limits, Due Diligence, and Protecting Property Rights

Learn how Philippine courts handle petitions for new owner's duplicate titles, including jurisdictional limits, due diligence duties, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Dec 5, 2006 land registration torrens system property law imperfect title judicial confirmation possession

Proving Land Ownership in the Philippines: The June 12, 1945 Rule in Land Registration

Philippine land registration requires proof of possession since June 12, 1945. Learn the rules and the key case of Republic v. Carrasco.

Sep 28, 2000 partition inter vivos legitime torrens title collateral attack inheritance law civil code

Partition Inter Vivos and Torrens Title Protection: Lessons from Zaragoza v. Morgan

Philippine law allows property owners to partition estates during their lifetime, but only if legitimes are respected and titles are challenged directly.

Jul 31, 2000 lis pendens property law civil procedure pd 1529 cancellation yared v ilarde

Lis Pendens Cancellation in the Philippines: What Property Owners Should Know

Learn when a Notice of Lis Pendens can be cancelled in the Philippines, the grounds under PD 1529, and key lessons from Yared v. Ilarde.

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.

Aug 25, 1999 torrens-title land-ownership property-law reconveyance free-patent fraud

Torrens Title vs. Fraud: Protecting Land Ownership in the Philippines

Learn how the Torrens system protects land ownership in the Philippines and why proving fraud requires clear and convincing evidence, based on a landmark Supreme Court case.

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.

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.

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.