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Mar 16, 2022 indigenous peoples ancestral domain ncip delegated authority mining ipra

The Limits of Delegated Authority Protecting Indigenous Land Rights in the Philippines

A mining firm's compliance certificate was voided when an NCIP commissioner signed it without valid delegated authority. Learn the rules.

Feb 2, 2010 ncip indigenous peoples injunction ancestral lands remedial law baguio dairy farm

Balancing Indigenous Land Rights and Government Authority: Clarifying the Scope of NCIP Injunction Powers

The Supreme Court clarifies when the NCIP may issue injunctions in ancestral land disputes, balancing indigenous rights against government authority.

Jul 25, 2006 laches indigenous land rights civil law property law supreme court estoppel

Laches and Indigenous Land Rights: When Delaying a Claim Can Cost You Everything

A Supreme Court ruling shows that laches can bar recovery of ancestral land, even when a sale lacked required government approval.