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Mar 22, 2011 property law informal settlers water utilities supreme court edgewater realty r.a. 8041

Can Landowners Force Water Disconnection for Informal Settlers? Supreme Court Says No

The Supreme Court ruled landowners cannot compel water utilities to disconnect services to informal settlers, balancing property rights with essential services.

Nov 30, 2006 ejectment unlawful detainer squatters possession civil law urban poor

Squatters Rights in Ejectment Cases: Possession Disputes Between Informal Settlers

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on squatters rights in ejectment cases—prior physical possession matters even between informal settlers on public land.