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Dec 7, 2022 expropriation eminent domain local government code due process property rights just compensation

Expropriation Due Process: What Property Owners Must Prove

A Supreme Court ruling on Olongapo expropriation clarifies the requisites for valid taking, the need for genuine negotiation, and the right to a full hearing on defenses.

Dec 6, 2022 eminent domain expropriation local government code due process property rights supreme court

Expropriation Voided: Olongapo's Failure to Make a Valid Offer and Grant Due Process

Supreme Court voids Olongapo's expropriation of Jose Co Lee's property for lack of a valid offer and due process, reaffirming safeguards for property owners.

Oct 19, 2000 local taxation market fees local government code taxation olongapo supreme court

Olongapo's Market Fees: Balancing Local Autonomy and Equitable Taxation

The Supreme Court affirms that factual disputes over market rental rates require trial, ensuring local taxation remains equitable and just.