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Jun 25, 2024 agrarian law abandonment leasehold farmers' rights ra 3844 supreme court

Abandonment in Agrarian Leaseholds: What Farmers and Landowners Must Know

The Supreme Court clarifies when a farmer's absence amounts to abandonment—and why notarized documents alone cannot end a leasehold.

Aug 13, 2023 agrarian reform just compensation land bank special agrarian court property law prescriptive period

Timely Filing of Just Compensation Claims Under Philippine Agrarian Law

Learn the 10-year prescriptive period for filing just compensation claims with the Special Agrarian Courts under Philippine agrarian reform law.

Sep 28, 2021 agrarian reform cloa cancellation due process right of retention darab jurisdiction carp

When CLOAs Can Be Cancelled: Due Process and Landowner Retention Rights in CARP

The Supreme Court ruled that CLOAs may be cancelled when landowners' due process and retention rights are violated during CARP implementation.

Oct 30, 2016 agrarian reform emancipation patent presidential decree 27 voluntary land transfer co-ownership dar

Emancipation Patents Under Voluntary Land Transfer: The Marinas Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when emancipation patents are valid under PD 27's Voluntary Land Transfer scheme, including co-owner consent and payment timing.

Dec 2, 2014 agrarian reform darab appeal deadline procedural rules certiorari motion for reconsideration

Missed Appeal Deadlines in Agrarian Cases: When Negligence Costs the Right to Appeal

The Supreme Court rules on missed appeal deadlines in agrarian disputes, explaining when a motion for reconsideration suspends the period and why certiorari cannot replace a lost appeal.

Feb 5, 2007 agrarian reform darab jurisdiction civil procedure rtc court of appeals

Can an RTC Annul a DARAB Decision? Jurisdiction in Agrarian Disputes

RTCs generally cannot annul DARAB decisions—they are co-equal bodies. Appeals must go to the Court of Appeals.

Aug 4, 2003 agrarian law contempt darab rules of court administrative law

DARAB Contempt Powers: Why Arrest Orders Must Come From Courts

The Supreme Court limits DARAB's contempt power—arrest orders for indirect contempt must come from the Regional Trial Court, not administrative bodies.

Jun 14, 1998 agrarian law tenancy home lot property rights ra 1199 ejectment

Home Lot Rights in Philippine Tenancy: Only the Tenant is Entitled

The Supreme Court clarifies that only the tenant, not family members, may claim a home lot under RA 1199, Section 22(3).

Jan 20, 1997 agrarian reform darab parad jurisdiction r.a. 6657 land dispute

DARAB Jurisdiction Explained: Filing Agrarian Disputes in the Philippines

Learn where to file agrarian disputes in the Philippines—DARAB vs. PARAD jurisdiction clarified under R.A. 6657 and the DARAB rules.