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Apr 12, 2016 property-law demolition urban-development-and-housing-act bases-conversion due-process ra-7279

Demolition and Due Process: Balancing Property Rights and Public Projects in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when demolitions may proceed without a court order under RA 7279, using the BCDA JUSMAG case.

Jul 22, 2014 eviction law ra 7279 urban development housing act constitutional law informal settlers due process

Balancing Housing Rights and Public Interest in Philippine Eviction Law

Supreme Court clarifies when evictions without court orders are allowed under RA 7279, and why procedural rules matter in constitutional challenges.

Nov 30, 2006 ejectment unlawful detainer squatters possession civil law urban poor

Squatters Rights in Ejectment Cases: Possession Disputes Between Informal Settlers

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on squatters rights in ejectment cases—prior physical possession matters even between informal settlers on public land.