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Jan 13, 2025 public nuisance foreshore land property law civil code environmental law

Unauthorized Foreshore Structures as Public Nuisance: Calimlim v. Goño

The Supreme Court rules that unauthorized structures on foreshore land constitute a public nuisance and must be removed.

Jul 13, 2021 billboard regulations building permits national building code due process property law mmda

Billboard Regulations in the Philippines: Permits, Due Process, and the Power Ads Ruling

Learn the legal rules for billboard permits in the Philippines, including the Power Ads case and the due process protections for advertisers.

Jun 30, 2015 demolition due process property rights ra 7279 national building code local government

Demolition Orders and Due Process: Key Lessons from the Alangdeo Case

The Supreme Court invalidated a demolition order in Alangdeo v. City Mayor of Baguio, reinforcing due process and legal safeguards for property owners.