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Nov 6, 2023 land registration property registration decree ra 11573 judicial confirmation of title pd 1529

Land Title Registration in the Philippines: Navigating Ownership Complexities

The Supreme Court clarifies how RA 11573 affects land registration applications, shortening the possession period to 20 years before filing.

Jan 25, 2023 land registration alienable and disposable land ra 11573 torrens system property law judicial confirmation of title

Land Registration in the Philippines: Understanding Alienable and Disposable Land

Learn how RA 11573 changed proof requirements for registering alienable and disposable land in the Philippines, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Jun 20, 2022 land registration res judicata ra 11573 property law judicial confirmation of title

Land Registration Reopened: New Evidence and RA 11573 Can Overcome Res Judicata

The Supreme Court allows previously denied land registration applications to proceed under RA 11573, easing proof requirements and overcoming res judicata.

Nov 24, 2005 property law presidential proclamation public land military reservation land registration imperfect title

Presidential Proclamations and Land Ownership: Military Reservations in the Philippines

Can a presidential proclamation override private land claims? The Supreme Court clarifies how military reservations affect ownership rights.

Aug 31, 2005 land registration property registration possession confirmation of title civil law

Losing a Land Title: Why Possession at Application Time Matters in Property Registration

Learn why the Supreme Court denied a land registration application because the applicant no longer possessed the property at the time of filing.

Aug 10, 1998 public land land classification land ownership property law philippine law

Public Land vs Private Ownership in the Philippines: Land Classification and Acquisition

Understand how Philippine law distinguishes public land from private property, and the rules on classification and acquisition.

Jun 26, 1996 accretion reclamation land ownership property law civil law philippines

Accretion vs Reclamation: Understanding Land Ownership Rights in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes accretion from reclamation for land ownership. Learn the rules, burdens, and practical implications.