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Sep 29, 2024 newly discovered evidence motion for new trial rule 37 agrarian reform barraquio case philippine litigation

Newly Discovered Evidence in Philippine Courts: The Barraquio Case and Rule 37

Learn the strict requirements for newly discovered evidence under Rule 37 and what the Supreme Court's Barraquio ruling means for litigants.

Oct 9, 2022 local government police power nuisance per se municipal ordinance zoning public health

Nuisance Per Se and Local Police Power: The Biñan Hog Farm Ordinance Ruling

The Supreme Court upheld Biñan's ordinance phasing out large hog farms near homes, treating foul odors as a nuisance per se abatable through local police power.

Sep 28, 2014 local-government-code no-build-zone zoning-ordinance demolition denr building-permit

No-Build Zones and National Permits: What Aquino v. Malay Means for Developers

The Supreme Court ruled that a DENR permit does not override local no-build zone ordinances. Here's what developers must know.

Aug 30, 2005 agrarian reform land conversion dar local government reclassification

Land Reclassification vs. Conversion: DAR Approval Still Required After CARL

The Supreme Court clarifies that local reclassification of agricultural land does not remove the need for DAR conversion approval under CARL.