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Aug 20, 1996 election law failure of election election protest comelec omnibus election code borja vs comelec

Failure of Election vs. Election Protest: Key Differences Explained

Learn the legal distinction between a failure of election and an election protest, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Borja vs. COMELEC.

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.