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Cadastral Proceedings: Jurisdictional Validity Through Official Gazette Publication
When does a cadastral court validly acquire jurisdiction? The Supreme Court clarifies the publication requirement under the Cadastral Act.
Jul 14, 2000land registrationcadastral proceedingspublic landtorrens systemres judicataproperty registration decree
Land Declared Public in Cadastral Case Cannot Be Registered by Voluntary Application
Supreme Court rules land declared public in cadastral proceedings cannot later be registered through voluntary application under P.D. 1529.
Annulment of Judgment Protects Property Rights From Fraudulent Land Titles
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on annulling fraudulent land titles and protecting true owners' property rights from bogus cadastral proceedings.