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Apr 11, 2023land title reconstitutionregister of deedsra 26property rightstorrens titlesupreme court
Reconstitution of Lost Land Titles: Register of Deeds' Duty Under RA 26
When registry records go missing, who must reconstitute your land title? The Supreme Court clarifies the Register of Deeds' duty under RA 26.
Jan 22, 2014presumption of marriagelost recordsmarriage certificatesecondary evidencebigamous marriagefamily law
Presumption of Marriage Overcomes Lost Records in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how lost marriage records affect proof of marriage, presumption of marriage, and bigamy claims.