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Jul 2, 2023 foreclosure act no. 3135 publication requirement extrajudicial sale supreme court ruling

Foreclosure Publication Rule: Why Missing the Notice Voids the Sale

Failure to publish a foreclosure notice under Act No. 3135 is a jurisdictional defect that invalidates the sale, as Baclig v. Rural Bank of Cabugao shows.

Mar 28, 2023 property law summons due process civil procedure voluntary appearance quasi in rem

Defective Summons and Voluntary Appearance: Due Process in Property Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when defective extraterritorial summons can be cured by voluntary appearance—and why due process still protects the defendant.

Sep 13, 2016 administrative law mining indigenous peoples exhaustion of remedies grave abuse of discretion denr

Mining Rights vs. Indigenous Peoples: Exhaustion of Remedies and Grave Abuse of Discretion

The Supreme Court in Alecha v. Atienza underscores the exhaustion doctrine and limits of grave abuse of discretion in mining disputes.

Feb 27, 2009 foreclosure extrajudicial foreclosure publication requirement act no. 3135 newspaper of general circulation property law

Newspaper Circulation and Foreclosure: Ensuring Public Notice in Property Sales

Supreme Court nullifies foreclosure sale because notice was published in a newspaper not circulated in the city where the property was located.

Mar 15, 2005 civil procedure summons due process extraterritorial service default judgment

Extraterritorial Service of Summons: Due Process for Non-Resident Defendants

Philippine courts must strictly comply with rules on extraterritorial service of summons before declaring non-resident defendants in default.

Jan 20, 2005 service by publication summons jurisdiction due process civil procedure rules of court

Service by Publication in the Philippines: Strict Rules for Valid Summons

Learn the strict requirements for valid service of summons by publication in the Philippines, and why procedural lapses can void court judgments.

Nov 19, 2000 escheat unclaimed bank deposits act no. 3936 due process certiorari banking law

Escheat of Unclaimed Bank Deposits in the Philippines: Procedure and Due Process

Learn how Philippine escheat law works for unclaimed bank deposits, why publication is required, and why certiorari cannot replace a missed appeal.

Aug 12, 1998 administrative law publication requirement government transparency coa compensation due process

Publication Is Key: Ensuring Government Transparency and Rule of Law in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why administrative circulars must be published to be effective, ensuring transparency and rule of law.

Jul 27, 1997 land registration property law pd 1529 newspaper publication due process torrens system

Land Registration in the Philippines: Why Newspaper Publication Is Mandatory

Why newspaper publication is a mandatory requirement in Philippine land registration, and how failing to comply can invalidate your application.