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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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May 17, 1999 mortgage foreclosure debtor death extrajudicial foreclosure estate claims real estate law

Mortgage Foreclosure After Death of a Debtor: Creditor Options in the Philippines

When a mortgagor dies, creditors have three legal options. Learn how extrajudicial foreclosure works under Philippine law.

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 10, 1998 shipping law cogsa prescription periods carriage of goods maritime law civil code

Shipping Delays: When the 1-Year COGSA Limit Does Not Apply in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes physical cargo damage from pure economic loss due to delay. Learn when the 10-year Civil Code prescriptive period applies instead of COGSA's 1-year rule.

Jan 31, 1996 implied trust prescription laches property law reconveyance civil code

Implied Trusts and Prescription: What the Esconde Case Means for Property Owners

Learn how implied trusts work in the Philippines and why delay can bar your property claim, based on the Supreme Court's Esconde ruling.