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Oct 10, 2023 easements eminent domain property rights mmda water code real estate law

Easements and Eminent Domain in the Philippines: MMDA’s Limits After Diamond Motor

The Supreme Court limits MMDA’s power to impose easements, balancing flood control with private property rights and just compensation.

Oct 5, 2021 robbery direct bribery due process criminal law revised penal code entrapment

Robbery vs. Direct Bribery: What the Remolano Case Teaches About Due Process

The Supreme Court's Remolano ruling clarifies when extortion is robbery or bribery—and why accurate criminal charges are essential to due process.

Jul 13, 2021 billboard regulations building permits national building code due process property law mmda

Billboard Regulations in the Philippines: Permits, Due Process, and the Power Ads Ruling

Learn the legal rules for billboard permits in the Philippines, including the Power Ads case and the due process protections for advertisers.