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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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Demolition Orders and Due Process: Key Lessons from the Alangdeo Case

The Supreme Court invalidated a demolition order in Alangdeo v. City Mayor of Baguio, reinforcing due process and legal safeguards for property owners.

Mining Rights and State Control: The Limits of Exploration Permits in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on exploration permits, vested rights, and state control over mineral reservations under the Mining Act.