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Sep 14, 2021 commission on audit government contracts administrative law public infrastructure disallowance civil liability

Accountability in Public Infrastructure: When COA Disallowances Become Final

Supreme Court clarifies when COA decisions on disallowed government projects become final and when officials may be held liable.

Aug 21, 2018 property law eminent domain just compensation public land act right-of-way free patent

Free Patent Land and Road Projects: When the Government Must Pay Just Compensation

The Supreme Court clarifies when the government must pay just compensation for right-of-way easements over free patent lands under the Public Land Act.

Jun 25, 1998 expropriation writ of possession eminent domain demolition property law

Writ of Possession in Expropriation: When Demolition Is Implied | Philippine Law

In expropriation cases, a writ of possession can include the power to demolish structures. Learn the rule from Knecht v. Desierto.