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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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Land Registration Reopened: New Evidence and RA 11573 Can Overcome Res Judicata

The Supreme Court allows previously denied land registration applications to proceed under RA 11573, easing proof requirements and overcoming res judicata.

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.