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Mar 22, 2022 hierarchy of courts indigenous peoples rights ncip certiorari legal standing ancestral domain

Hierarchy of Courts and Indigenous Peoples Rights: Anita Santos v. Gabaen

Supreme Court dismisses Anita Santos' petition against NCIP orders, affirming the doctrine of hierarchy of courts and limiting standing in IP rights disputes.

Apr 18, 2017 ncip indigenous peoples rights ipra ancestral domain jurisdiction

Navigating NCIP Jurisdiction in Indigenous Peoples Rights Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when the NCIP has jurisdiction over ancestral domain disputes and when regular courts take over.

Dec 6, 2000 regalian doctrine indigenous peoples rights ipra ancestral domains land ownership constitutional law

Regalian Doctrine vs Indigenous Rights: The IPRA Constitutionality Ruling

The Supreme Court's equally divided vote in Cruz v. DENR left the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act intact, shaping Philippine land law.