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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.

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.

Mar 22, 1998 rent-a-car liability quasi-delict vicarious liability insurance law philippine supreme court torts

Rent-a-Car Liability in the Philippines: When Is the Owner Liable for Lessee’s Negligence?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when rent-a-car companies are liable for lessee negligence under quasi-delict and vicarious liability rules.