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Sep 13, 2016 administrative law mining indigenous peoples exhaustion of remedies grave abuse of discretion denr

Mining Rights vs. Indigenous Peoples: Exhaustion of Remedies and Grave Abuse of Discretion

The Supreme Court in Alecha v. Atienza underscores the exhaustion doctrine and limits of grave abuse of discretion in mining disputes.

Jan 11, 2016 adverse claim land registration property law mortgage torrens system civil law

Priority of Registered Adverse Claims Over Subsequent Mortgages: Protecting Land Rights in the Philippines

Learn how a registered adverse claim protects land rights against subsequent mortgages, and why prior registration prevails under Philippine property law.

Feb 27, 2009 foreclosure extrajudicial foreclosure publication requirement act no. 3135 newspaper of general circulation property law

Newspaper Circulation and Foreclosure: Ensuring Public Notice in Property Sales

Supreme Court nullifies foreclosure sale because notice was published in a newspaper not circulated in the city where the property was located.

Feb 2, 2006 administrative law energy regulation due process epira erc public notice

Power Rates and Public Notice: Why Transparency Matters in Philippine Electricity Regulations

A Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's generation charge increase clarifies when public notice and publication are required for rate adjustments under EPIRA.