Legal Insights
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.
Ancestral Land Rights in Baguio City: IPRA, Townsite Reservations, and the Cariño Doctrine
The Supreme Court clarifies IPRA's application to Baguio City, ancestral land claims, and the Cariño doctrine on native title.
When Agrarian Reform and Townsite Reservations Collide: Navigating Land Use Conflicts
The Supreme Court clarifies when lands in townsite reservations fall outside CARP coverage and the DARAB's jurisdiction.