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Apr 24, 2023 legal ethics code of professional responsibility conflict of interest unauthorized practice of law local government code land ownership

When Lawyers Serve Two Masters: Ethical Violations in Land Deals and Public Office

The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer-mayor for helping circumvent land ownership rules and practicing law while in public office.

Oct 4, 2022 religious corporations land ownership public land land registration property law

Can Religious Corporations Own Land in the Philippines? The RVM Case Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court's RVM ruling clarifies constitutional limits on religious corporations acquiring public land in the Philippines.

Sep 29, 2013 foreign land ownership constitutional law pari delicto unjust enrichment property law civil code

Foreign Land Ownership: No Reimbursement for Unconstitutional Purchases

A foreigner who knowingly violates the constitutional ban on land ownership cannot recover the purchase price, even under equity or unjust enrichment claims.

Feb 17, 2000 foreign land ownership donation inheritance quitclaim deed constitutional restrictions philippine property law

Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Donation vs. Inheritance Rules

Philippine law bars foreigners from owning land except by inheritance. Learn why a quitclaim deed to an American son failed as a donation.