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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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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.

Sep 29, 1999 property law fishpond ownership bfar public land jurisdiction land registration

Fishpond Ownership in the Philippines: When BFAR Jurisdiction Overrides Court Decisions

Philippine courts cannot declare private ownership over public land designated for fishponds—only BFAR holds that authority. Learn the rules.

May 18, 1998 illegal logging forestry law lumber timber regulatory compliance

Lumber vs. Timber: What Illegal Logging Laws Mean for Your Business

The Supreme Court ruled that lumber is timber under Philippine forestry law. Know what documents you need to avoid illegal possession charges.