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Mar 29, 2017 agrarian reform ra 6657 land reclassification farmlot subdivision carp property law

Farmlot Reclassification Does NOT Exempt Land From Agrarian Reform

The Supreme Court ruled that reclassifying agricultural land as a farmlot subdivision does not remove it from agrarian reform coverage under RA 6657.

Jun 29, 2015 agrarian reform comprehensive agrarian reform program dar notices of coverage ra 8532 ra 6657

R.A. 8532 Extends DAR Authority to Issue Notices of Coverage Beyond 1998

The Supreme Court clarifies that R.A. 8532 extended the DAR's authority to issue Notices of Coverage beyond the original 10-year CARP period.

Mar 9, 2010 agrarian reform carl land classification landowner rights retention rights darb

CARP Coverage and Landowner Rights in Reclassified Areas: DAR v. Berenguer

Land inside a poblacion is presumed non-agricultural and outside CARP coverage, the Supreme Court ruled in DAR v. Berenguer.

Apr 10, 2003 agrarian reform due process land acquisition ra 6657 carp landowner rights

Agrarian Reform and Due Process: When Land Acquisition Fails for Lack of Notice

A landowner's right to due process in agrarian reform acquisition explained through the DAR vs. Apex case.