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Proving Land Is Alienable and Disposable: The Strict Rule After Republic v. Bautista
The Supreme Court clarifies that CENRO certifications alone cannot prove land is alienable and disposable for original registration under the Property Registration Decree.
Proving Land Is Alienable and Disposable: Highpoint v. Republic
Land registration applicants must present both a CENRO certification and a certified true copy of the DENR Secretary's land classification.
The Indispensable Role of DENR Certification in Land Registration: Highpoint Development Corp. vs. Republic
A CENRO certification alone cannot prove land is alienable and disposable. Learn the strict requirements for original registration of title in the Philippines.
Land Registration Revisited: Why Proof of Alienability Remains Paramount
The Supreme Court denies a second land registration bid, reiterating that a CENRO certification alone cannot prove a property is alienable and disposable.
Land Registration Indefeasibility Hinges on Demonstrable Alienability of Public Land
A CENRO certification alone cannot prove public land is alienable and disposable; applicants must present the DENR Secretary's original classification.
Proving Land Is Alienable and Disposable: Lessons from Republic v. Tensuan
A CENRO certification alone cannot prove land is alienable and disposable. Learn the evidentiary rules from Republic v. Tensuan.
Substantial Compliance in Land Registration: When a CENRO Report Is Not Enough
The Supreme Court clarifies when a CENRO certification suffices in land registration cases and when it fails, explaining the substantial compliance rule.