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Feb 5, 2023 citizen suits environmental law native title regalian doctrine ncip public domain

Citizen Suits and Native Title: What the Maliones Case Means for Philippine Environmental Law

The Supreme Court clarifies that citizen suits protect the environment but cannot resolve native title claims, which belong to the NCIP.

Mar 15, 2022 land registration cadastral system torrens system property law lra supreme court

Missing Land Records Do Not Invalidate Decree: Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that a land registration decree remains valid even when government records are missing, protecting landowners from administrative oversights.

Feb 14, 2007 ejectment illegal detainer jurisdiction forcible entry philippine property law

Ejectment Case Jurisdiction in the Philippines: MTC vs RTC After Bejar v. Caluag

Filing an ejectment case in the wrong court risks dismissal. Learn how Bejar v. Caluag clarifies MTC vs RTC jurisdiction.

Oct 19, 2000 laches property law forgery real estate supreme court land rights

Laches and Forgery in Philippine Property Law: The Isabela Colleges Case

Philippine property law: can laches defeat a forgery claim? The Supreme Court's ruling in Isabela Colleges v. Heirs of Rivera explains why delay can be deadly.