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Feb 5, 2023 citizen suits environmental law native title regalian doctrine ncip public domain

Citizen Suits and Native Title: What the Maliones Case Means for Philippine Environmental Law

The Supreme Court clarifies that citizen suits protect the environment but cannot resolve native title claims, which belong to the NCIP.

Aug 13, 2019 land registration alienable and disposable regalian doctrine denr property registration decree

Land Registration: Proving Land Is Alienable and Disposable Under Philippine Law

Learn the strict proof required to register land in the Philippines, including DENR certifications, and why possession alone is not enough.

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.