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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 25, 2014 peza real property tax local government taxation tax exemption instrumentality of national government

PEZA Tax Exemption: Instrumentality of National Government and Real Property Tax

Supreme Court rules PEZA is exempt from real property tax as an instrumentality of the national government, clarifying local taxing limits.

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.

Mar 30, 2006 property law land disputes public dominion civil law philippine supreme court

Public Plaza vs. Private Property: Land Ownership Disputes in the Philippines

When can land used as a public plaza be claimed as private property? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on property of public dominion.