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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Double Voter Registration in the Philippines: Legal Consequences Under RA 8189

Learn the legal consequences of double voter registration in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Labay v. People.

Encroachment and Good Faith: Land Dispute Remedies Under Article 448

A Supreme Court ruling on encroachment clarifies when a landowner may recover possession and how Article 448 protects builders in good faith.

Priority in Land Titles: Why Earlier Registration Wins in Philippine Property Disputes

When two titles cover the same land, the earlier registration generally prevails. Learn the rule and how to protect your property.