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Oct 30, 2016agrarian reformemancipation patentpresidential decree 27voluntary land transferco-ownershipdar
Emancipation Patents Under Voluntary Land Transfer: The Marinas Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when emancipation patents are valid under PD 27's Voluntary Land Transfer scheme, including co-owner consent and payment timing.
Sep 21, 2016administrative lawexhaustion of administrative remediesmarinaoffice of the presidentmaritime industryrule 43
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: Appealing MARINA Decisions to the Office of the President
When must MARINA decisions be appealed to the Office of the President before going to court? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.
Sep 21, 2016labor-lawforum-shoppingadministrative-remediesmaritime-industrysupreme-courtlitigation-strategy
Dismissal and Forum Shopping: The Perils of Duplicative Litigation
Supreme Court clarifies exhaustion of administrative remedies and forum shopping in MARINA cases, with practical guidance for litigants.