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Proving Land Ownership: Open Possession Since June 12, 1945
Free patents require open, continuous possession since June 12, 1945, but only over alienable land. Timberland cannot be privately owned.
Proving Alienable Land in Registration: The T.A.N. Properties Standard
Land registration requires more than a DENR certification. The Supreme Court clarifies the proof needed to establish alienable and disposable land.
Lawyer Suspended for Selling Rights Over Inalienable Land in Bataan National Park
Lawyer suspended one year for deceitfully selling rights over land inside Bataan National Park, violating his oath and professional rules.
Reclaimed Lands and the Constitution: Limits on Government Transfers to Private Corporations
The Supreme Court voids a land reclamation deal transferring public lands to a private corporation, reaffirming constitutional limits on alienable lands.