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Feb 5, 2023 citizen suits environmental law native title regalian doctrine ncip public domain

Citizen Suits and Native Title: What the Maliones Case Means for Philippine Environmental Law

The Supreme Court clarifies that citizen suits protect the environment but cannot resolve native title claims, which belong to the NCIP.

Sep 6, 2022 forcible entry ejectment prior physical possession torrens title land dispute rule 70

Forcible Entry: How a Torrens Title Proves Prior Physical Possession

In ejectment cases, prior physical possession can be proven by a Torrens title and tax declarations, not just actual occupation. The Supreme Court explains.

Dec 2, 2015 ncip jurisdiction indigenous peoples rights act ipra ancestral domain indigenous cultural communities administrative law

NCIP Jurisdiction: Protecting Indigenous Rights vs. Rights of Non-Indigenous Parties

The Supreme Court clarifies when the NCIP has jurisdiction over disputes involving indigenous peoples and non-indigenous parties under IPRA.