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Sep 27, 2022 accretion forcible entry prior physical possession civil code property law ejectment

Accretion and Forcible Entry: Why Prior Physical Possession Beats Title

In forcible entry cases over accreted land, the Supreme Court rules that prior physical possession, not mere ownership of adjacent titled property, is decisive.

Jan 22, 2017 accretion reclamation land ownership civil law property disputes supreme court

Accretion vs. Reclamation: Philippine Supreme Court Rules on Artificial Land Claims

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that artificially filled land is not accretion under Article 457, settling ownership disputes over man-made extensions.

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.

Dec 5, 2006 property law boundary disputes land ownership civil code recovery of possession

Boundary Disputes in the Philippines: When Creeks Change Course, Ownership Stays Put

Philippine courts uphold original property boundaries even when creeks are diverted. Learn how Pang-oden v. Leonen protects land titles.

Dec 7, 2000 accretion avulsion riparian rights property law land ownership civil code

Accretion vs. Avulsion: How River Course Changes Affect Land Ownership in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law treats land gained or lost through river shifts—accretion, avulsion, and erosion explained with the Bagaipo case.

Feb 17, 2000 foreign land ownership donation inheritance quitclaim deed constitutional restrictions philippine property law

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Donation vs. Inheritance Rules

Philippine law bars foreigners from owning land except by inheritance. Learn why a quitclaim deed to an American son failed as a donation.

Sep 29, 1999 property law fishpond ownership bfar public land jurisdiction land registration

Fishpond Ownership in the Philippines: When BFAR Jurisdiction Overrides Court Decisions

Philippine courts cannot declare private ownership over public land designated for fishponds—only BFAR holds that authority. Learn the rules.

Feb 11, 1997 accretion foreshore land property law land registration civil code riparian rights

Accretion vs. Foreshore Land in the Philippines: Who Owns Newly Formed Land?

Philippine law distinguishes accretion from foreshore land. Learn who owns newly formed land along rivers and seas under the Civil Code and the Spanish Law of Waters.