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Aug 8, 2023 real property tax tax delinquency due process local government code torrens system

Tax Delinquency Sales: Why Notice to the Registered Owner Matters

The Supreme Court voids tax sales when LGUs notify only the tax declaration holder, not the registered owner. Learn the due process rule.

Jul 25, 2023 property registration certificate of title torrens system real estate disputes pd 1529 supreme court ruling

Forcing Title Surrender After a Property Sale: What the Law Says

Learn when courts can compel a certificate of title's surrender under the Property Registration Decree, and the key difference between its relevant provisions.

Apr 25, 2023 condonation doctrine administrative liability ombudsman preventive suspension re-election philippine law

Condonation Doctrine: Limits on Administrative Liability for Re-elected Officials

The Supreme Court clarifies the condonation doctrine's scope, applying it only to elected officials re-elected before April 12, 2016.