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Jan 13, 2025 public nuisance foreshore land property law civil code environmental law

Unauthorized Foreshore Structures as Public Nuisance: Calimlim v. Goño

The Supreme Court rules that unauthorized structures on foreshore land constitute a public nuisance and must be removed.

Jan 11, 2016 administrative law public nuisance summary abatement local government barangay police power

Balancing Public Order and Private Rights: Limits on Summary Abatement of Nuisances

When can barangay officials destroy property as a public nuisance? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of summary abatement.