Free patent titles have become commonplace as a mode of acquiring public lands especially in the rural areas. But under the law, there are four (4) modes of acquiring public lands. They are enumerated in Commonwealth Act No. 141, as follows: Entitlement to agricultural lands of the public domain
December 3, 2022
In most cases, a minor cannot decide for himself/ herself but must look to his/ her parents to make the decision. This is because under the law, a minor lacks the capacity to act which means “the power to do acts with legal effect” (Article 37, Civil Code). So,
November 19, 2022
Typhoon “Paeng” had recently shown that global warming is upon us. Pundits point out that this is evident from the stronger hurricanes we experience, devastating earthquakes that rattle the terrain; and of course, the floods that ravage everything: from the farmer’s crops and livestock, to people’s homes, modest or
November 5, 2022
Since the lockdowns were handed down, we have yet to see people trooping to the cemeteries to visit their dead during this time of the year. This year, we await whether restrictions would be eased up. The All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) and All Soul’s Day (Nov. 2) celebrations
October 25, 2022
Being aggressive in swooping down on criminal activity on one hand, and respecting privacy rights on the other, involves a delicate balancing act. The rule is that every search of a private place must be supported by a warrant to be issued by a judge upon a finding of
October 15, 2022
Much concern has been raised about the cracks that were found in the Ungka II flyover that connects Jaro, Iloilo City and Pavia, Iloilo. This came on the heels of a report that motorists experienced a “wavy” feel while traversing the P680-Million project shortly after it was opened for
October 3, 2022
In life, we have our burdens to deal with. The same is true in criminal litigation. The prosecution’s burden is heavy: it must prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Although not as foolproof as “proof beyond all doubt”, “proof beyond
September 24, 2022