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Reversion Rights After Expropriation: What MCIAA v. Chiongbian Means for Landowners

When government expropriation is unconditional, former owners generally cannot reclaim land even if the public purpose ends. Learn the rules.

Conditional Land Donations in the Philippines: Reversion Rights and Valid Sales

When a conditional land donation fails, when can the donor validly sell the property? The Supreme Court explains reversion rights.