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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.

Jun 30, 2015 demolition due process property rights ra 7279 national building code local government

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.

Sep 28, 2014 local-government-code no-build-zone zoning-ordinance demolition denr building-permit

No-Build Zones and National Permits: What Aquino v. Malay Means for Developers

The Supreme Court ruled that a DENR permit does not override local no-build zone ordinances. Here's what developers must know.