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Oct 16, 2018 regalian doctrine land registration property law public domain torrens system

Regalian Doctrine and Land Registration: Proving Alienable and Disposable Land

Learn how the Regalian doctrine affects land registration in the Philippines, and why applicants must prove land is alienable and disposable.

Nov 11, 2012 accretion property law land registration regalian doctrine public domain riverbed

Accretion vs. Dried Riverbeds: Who Owns the Land in the Philippines?

The Supreme Court clarifies that land formed by a dried-up riverbed belongs to the State, not adjacent owners. Learn the rules on accretion and land registration.

Nov 24, 2005 property law presidential proclamation public land military reservation land registration imperfect title

Presidential Proclamations and Land Ownership: Military Reservations in the Philippines

Can a presidential proclamation override private land claims? The Supreme Court clarifies how military reservations affect ownership rights.