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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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Estate Settlement When Probate Courts Cant Decide Ownership Disputes

Learn how Philippine courts handle land registration disputes, including the need for original tracing cloth plans and clear evidence of ownership.

Land Registration: Blueprint Plan Can Substitute for Tracing Cloth

Supreme Court clarifies that a certified blueprint plan can sufficiently identify land for registration, reversing the Court of Appeals' strict ruling.

Lost Your Land Title in the Philippines? Understanding Reconstitution and RA 26

Learn how to reconstitute a lost or destroyed land title in the Philippines under RA 26, and what documents courts require.