Legal Insights

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.

Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “imperfect title”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Nov 22, 2021 reversion proceedings land titles cadastral proceedings public domain property law

When Can the State Reclaim Private Land? The Rule on Reversion Proceedings

The Supreme Court clarifies the heavy burden the State must overcome to revert titled private land to public domain.

Dec 5, 2006 land registration torrens system property law imperfect title judicial confirmation possession

Proving Land Ownership in the Philippines: The June 12, 1945 Rule in Land Registration

Philippine land registration requires proof of possession since June 12, 1945. Learn the rules and the key case of Republic v. Carrasco.

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.