DE LEON

I. Torrens System

a. Concept
i. Angeles vs. Samia, 66 Phil 444 (1938)
ii. Danes vs. Ayangco, G.R. No. 149615, Aug. 29, 2006
iii. Legarda vs. Saleeby, 31 Phil 590 (1915)
b. Purpose
i. Ching vs. Court of Appeals, 181 SCRA 9 (1990)
ii. Republic vs. Court of Appeals, 131 SCRA 532 (1984)
iii. Republic vs. Alagad, 169 SCRA 466 (1989)
iv. Capitol Subdivision, Inc., vs. Province of Negros Occidental, 7 SCRA 60
(1963)
c. Nature of Proceedings
i. Spouses Leburada vs. LRA, 287 SCRA 333 (1998)
ii. Heirs of Pedro Lopez vs. De Castro, 324 SCRA 591 (2000)

II. Regalian Doctrine

III. Citizenship Requirement

a. Article XII, Section 2, 3,7 and 8

b. Article XIV, Section 8
c. Krivenko vs. Register of Deeds, 79 Phil. 461 (1947)
d. Cacho vs.CA, G.R. No. 123361, March 3, 1997
e. Isagani Cruz and Cesar Europa, vs. Secretary of Environment, G.R. No. 135385,
December 6, 2000
f. La Bugal-B'laan Tribal Association, Inc., vs. Victor O. Ramos, G.R. No. 127882,
January 27, 2004
g. Ting Ho, Jr. Vs. Teng Gui, 558 SCRA 421
h. Muller vs. Muller, G.R. No. 149615, Aug. 29, 2006
i. Bureau of Forestry vs. CA, 153 SCRA 351 (1987)
j. Republic vs. Vera, 120 SCRA 210 (1983)
k. Republic vs. Heirs of Felipe Alejaga, Sr., 393 SCRA 361 (2002)
l. Republic vs. Southside Homeowners Association, Inc., G.R. No. 156951 &
173408, Sept. 22, 2006)

IV. Original Registration

a. Kinds of Judicial Registration under PD 1529
b. RA 9176 Administrative Legalization (Free Patent) and Judicial Confirmation of
Imperfect and Incomplete Titles
c. Functions of the ROD
i. Baranda vs. Gustilo, 165 SCRA 757, 1988)
ii. Ledesma vs. Villasenor, 13 SCRA 494 (1965)
iii. Almirol vs. ROD of Agusan, G.R. No. L-22486, March 20, 1968
iv. Balbin vs. ROD, 28 SCRA 12, 1969)
v. Gallardo vs. IAC, 155 SCRA 248, (1987)
d. Procedure
i. Averia vs. Caguioa, 146 SCRA 459 (1986)
ii. Benin vs. Tuason, 57 SCRA 531 (1974)
iii. Natividad vs. CA, 202 SCRA 439 (1991)
iv. Dir. Of Lands vs. CA, 106 SCRA 426 (1981)
v. Santiago vs. SBMA, G.R. No. 156888, November 20, 2006
e. Who may apply
i. Oh Cho vs. Dir. Of Lands, 75 Phil 890 (1946)
ii. Dir. Of Lands vs. IAC and ACME, 146 SCRA 509 (1986)
iii. Republic vs. CA, 235 SCRA 567 (1994)
f. Who cannot apply
g. Limitation to ownership of land by corporation
i. Private lands
ii. Patrimonial property of the State
1. Laurel vs. Garcia, G.R. No. 92013, July 25, 1990
2. Republic vs. Court of Appeals and Miguel Marcelo, et al., 168
SCRA 77 (1988)
3. Director of Lands vs. Court of Appeals, 178 SCRA 708 (1989)
h. Judgment
i. Republic vs. Assosacion Benevola de Cebu, 178 SCRA 692 (1989)
i. Decree of Registration
i. Arguelles vs. Timbancaya, 72 SCRA 193 (1976)
ii. Legarda vs. Saleeby, 31 Phil 590 (1915)
iii. Ching vs. CA, 181 SCRA 9 (1990)
iv. JM Tuason and Co, Inc., vs. CA, 93 SCRA 146 (1979)
v. Ruiz vs. CA, 79 SCRA 525 (1977)
vi. De Lucas vs. Gamponia, 100 Phil 277 (1956)
vii. Feliciano vs. Spouses Zaldivar, G.R. No. 162593, Sept. 26, 2006
viii. Erasusta, Jr., vs. CA, G.R. No. 149231, July 17, 2006
 V. Subsequent Registration
a. Voluntary Dealings/Involuntary Dealings
i. Fule vs. Legare, 7 SCRA 351 (1963)
ii. Cruz vs. CA, 281 SCRA 491 (1997)
iii. Dela Merced vs. GSIS, 365 SCRA 1 (2001)
iv. Tomas vs. Tomas, 98 SCRA 280 (1980)
v. Egeo vs. CA, 174 SCRA 484 (1989)
vi. Francisco vs. CA, 153 SCRA 330 (1987)
vii. Quiniano vs. CA, 39 SCRA 221 (1971)
viii. Bernales vs. IAC, 166 SCRA 519 (1988)
ix. Sajonas vs. CA, 258 SCRA 79 (1996)
x. Sanchez vs. CA, 69 SCRA 327 (1976)
xi. Diaz-Duarte vs. Ong, 298 SCRA 388 (1998)

BARIAS
i. Ty Sin vs. Dy Piao, 103 Phil 858, G.R. No. 11271, May 28, 1958
ii. Villaflor vs. Juezan, 184 SCRA 315 (1990)
iii. Heirs of Marasigan vs. IAC, 152 SCRA 253 (1987)

VI. Non-registrable Properties

a. Article 420 New Civil Code
b. Articles 5 & 6 Water Code
c. Republic vs. IAC, 186 SCRA 88 (1990)
d. Vaño vs. Govt. Of PI, 41 Phil 161 (1920)
e. Bureau of Forestry vs. CA, 153 SCRA 351 (1987)
f. Republic vs. Vera, 120 SCRA 210 (1983)
g. Republic vs. Heirs of Felipe Alejaga, Sr., 393 SCRA 361 (2002)
h. Republic vs. Southside Homeowners Association, Inc., G.R. No. 156951 &
173408, Sept. 22, 2006)

VII. Dealings with Unregistered Lands

SURVEY OF CASES INVOLVING LAND TITLES AND LAND REGISTRATION

ACTIONS INVOLVING TITLES

Ingusan vs. Hrs. of Reyes (531 SCRA 315)

Taparuc vs. Loquellano vda de Mende (512 SCRA 97)
Rodriguez vs. Rodriguez (532 SCRA 642)
Azana vs. Lumbo (518 SCRA 707)
Heirs of Marcelino Doronio vs. Hrs. of Fortunato Doronio(G.R. No. 169454. December 27,
2007.]
Hrs. of Rosa Dumaliang vs. Serban (516 SCRA 343)
Pedrano vs. Hrs. Benedicto Pedrano [G.R. No. 159666. December 4, 2007.]
Llemos vs. Llemos (513 SCRA 128)
Santos vs. Lumbao (519 SCRA 408)
Antonio vs. Santos (538 SCRA 1)
Hrs. of Zoilo Espiritu vs. Landrito (520 SCRA 383)
Pascual vs. Coronel (527 SCRA 474)

LACHES

Hrs. of Dumaliang vs. Serban (516 SCRA 343)

Llemos vs. Llemos (513 SCRA 128)
D’Oro Land Realty & Devt. Corporation vs. Claunan (516 SCRA 681)
Estate of the Late Jesus Yujuico vs. Republic (537 SCRA 513)

MISCELLANEOUS

Life Homes Realty vs. Court of Appeals (516 SCRA 6)

Manotok Realty Inc. vs. CLT Realty Devt. Corp. Jurisdiction of Cadastral Courts [G.R. No.
123346. December 14, 2007.]
Alfonso vs Office of the President (520 SCRA 64)

PATENTS/GOVERNMENT AWARD

Taguinod vs. Court of Appeals (533 SCRA 403)

Justalero vs. Gonzales (517 SCRA 341)
Estate of the Late Jesus Yujuico vs Republic (537 SCRA 513)
National Housing Authority vs. Soledad Pascual, [G.R. No. 158364. November 28, 2007.]

REGISTRATION OF DEEDS

Tanglao vs. Parungao (535 SCRA 123)

Fudot vs. Cattleya Land Inc. (533 SCRA 351)
Hrs. of Rosa Dumaliang vs. Serban (516 SCRA 343)
Amodia vda de Melencion vs. Court of Appeals (534 SCRA 62)
Hrs. of Zoilo Espiritu vs. Landrito (520 SCRA 385)
Santos vs. Lumbao (519 SCRA 408)
Pineda vs. Arcalas (538 SCRA 596)
Hrs of Marcelino Doronio vs. Hrs. of Fortunato Doronio, G.R. No. 169454, December 27, 2007.
Sanchez vs. Mapalad Realty Corporation [G.R. No. 148516. December 27, 2007.]

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Domingo Realty Inc vs. Court of Appeals (513 SCRA 40)

Esguerra vs. Trinidad (518 SCRA 186)

TORRENS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

Borbe vs. Calalo (535 SCRA 89)

Republic vs. Mendoza, Sr. (519 SCRA 203)
Tanglao vs. Parungao (535 SCRA 123)
D’Oro Land Realty & Devt Corp vs. Claunan (516 SCRA 681)
Ochoa vs. Apeta (533 SCRA 235)
Barstowe vs. Republic (519 SCRA 148)
Antonio vs. Santos (538 SCRA 1)

II. LAND REGISTRATION:

P.D. 1529 SEC. 14 (1) AND (2)

Buenaventura vs. Republic (517 SCRA 271)

Limcoma Multipurpose Cooperative vs. Republic (527 SCRA 233)

JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION OF IMPERFECT TITLE

Republic vs. San Lorenzo (513 SCRA 294)

Reyes vs. Republic (512 SCRA 217)
Republic vs. Sarmiento (518 SCRA 250)
Limcoma Multi-Purpose Cooperative vs. Republic (527 SCRA 233)

TULLAS
CERTIFICATE OF ALIENABILITY

Republic vs. Bibonia (525 SCRA 268)

Republic vs. Mendoza (519 SCA 203)
Domingo vs. Landicho (531 SCRA 606)
Republic vs. Barandiaran (538 SCRA 705)
Republic vs. San Lorenzo (513 SCRA 294)
Republic vs. Sarmiento (518 SCRA 250 )
Republic vs. Barandiaran (538 SCRA 1)
Republic vs. Consunji (533 SCRA 269)
Republic vs. Barandiaran (538 SCRA 705)
Buenaventura vs. Republic (517 SCRA 271)

APPLICATION

Herce, Jr. vs. Municipality of Cabuyao, Laguna (512 SCRA 332, 333)
Domingo vs. Landicho ((531 SCRA 606)
Republic vs. San Lorenzo (513 SCRA 294)
Hrs. of Regalado vs. Republic (516 SCRA 38)

EVIDENCE OF POSSESSION
A. TAX DECLARATIONS

Republic vs. Consunji (533 SCRA 269)

Hrs. of Marina Regalado vs. Republic (516 SCRA 38)
Republic vs. Sta. Ana Burgos (523 SCRA 309)
Buenaventura vs. Republic (517 SCRA 271)
Republic vs. Barandiaran (538 SCRA 1)

TRACING CLOTH/SURVEY PLAN

Republic vs. Munoz (536 SCRA 108)

Dolino vs. Court of Appeals (401 SCRA 695)

JUDGMENT

Ting vs. Hrs. of Lirio (518 SCRA 336)

Sta. Ana v. Menla, et al. (111 Phil. 947, 951 (1961)
Republic vs. Nillas (512 SCRA 286)

ESTOPPEL AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT

Hrs. of Regalado vs. Republic (516 SCRA 38)

Barstowe Philippines Corporation vs. Republic (519 SCRA 238)
Republic vs. Mendoza (519 SCRA 203)
ISSUANCE OF A DECREE

Hrs. of Tama Tan Buto vs. Luy (528 SCRA 522)

Esguerra vs. Trinidad (518 SCRA 186)
Ingusan vs. Hrs. of Aureliano Reyes (513 SCRA 315)
Hrs. of Maximo Labanon vs. Hrs. of Constancio Labanon (530 SCRA 97)
Vda. De Recinto v. Inciong (77 SCRA 196, 201)
Manotok Realty Inc. vs. CLT Realty Devt. Corp. [G.R. No. 123346. December 14, 2007.]

RES JUDICATA

Hrs. Tama Tan Buto vs. Luy (528 SCRA 522)

RECONSTITUTION OF TITLES

Hrs. of Venturanza vs. Republic (528 SCRA 238)

Barstowe Philippines Corporation vs. Republic (519 SCRA 148)

REVERSION BY THE GOVERNMENT

Hrs. of Venturanza vs. Republic (528 SCRA 238)

Estate of the Late Jesus Yujuico vs. Republic (537 SCRA 513)
Republic vs. Raneses, GR No. 189970, June 9, 2014;
Republic vs. Santos, GR No. 191596, June 4, 2014;
Republic vs. Heirs of Sin, GR No.157485, March 26, 2014;
Gaerlan vs. Republic, GR No. 192717, March 12, 2014;
Republic vs. Joson, GR No.163767, March 10, 2014;
Republic vs. Remman Enterprises, Inc., GR No. 199310, Feb.19, 2014
Republic vs. Roxas, GR No. 157988, Dec. 11, 2013;
Secretary of the DENR v. Yap, GR No.167707, Oct. 8, 2008, 568 SCRA 164;
Arbias vs. Republic, GR No. 173808, Sep. 17, 2008; 565 SCRA 582;
Alcantara vs. DENR, GR No. 161881, July 31, 2008; 560 SCRA 753;
Buenaventura vs. Republic, GR No. 166865, March 2, 2007, 517 SCRA 271;
Republic vs. Candy Maker, Inc., GR No.163766, June 22, 2006; 492 SCRA 272;
Pagkatipunan vs. Court of Appeals, GR No. 129862, March 21, 2002;.
Gordoland Development Corporation vs. Republic, GR No.163757, Nov. 23, 2007
Republic vs. Munoz, GR No. 151910, Oct. 15, 2007, 436 SCRA 108.
Rural Bank of Anda, Inc. vs. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan, GR No. 155051,
May 29, 2007, 523 SCRA 301,
Lee Hong Hok vs. David, 150-C Phil.542 (1972).
PAWEN
Republic vs. Naguiat, GR No, 134209, Jan. 24 2006, 479 SCRA 582;
Republic vs. Dela Paz, GR No. 171631, Nov. 15, 2010;
Valiao vs. Republic, GR No.170757, Nov. 28, 2011.
Cruz vs. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, GR No. 135385, Dec. 6, 2000
Republic vs. Santos, GR No. 180027, July 18, 2012.
Saad Agro-Industries, Inc. vs. Republic, GR No. 152570, Sept. 27, 2006, 503 SCRA 522.
Grey Alba vs. De La Cruz, GR No,L-5246, Sept. 16 1910, 17 SCRA 49.
Sotto vs. Sotto, L-17768, Sept.1,1922, 4 Phil.688.
Peralta v Abalon, GR no.183448, June 30, 2014;
Tenio-Obsequio vs. Court of Appeals GR. No.107967, March 1, 1994;
Casimiro development Corporation vs. Mateo GR. No. 175485, July 27, 2011
GR No.8936, Oct.2, 1915, 31 Phil. 509;
Ching vs. Court of Appeals, GR.No. 59731, Jan,11, 1990. 181 SCRA 9;
National Grains Authority vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, GR No. 184589, June 13, 2013.
Gabriel vs. Crisologo, GR No.204626, June 9, 2014;
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. vs. Madayag GR no.164687, Feb 12, 2009, 560 SCRA 676;
Abidiano v. Martir, Gr no.156310, July 31, 2008 560 SCRA 676.
Government of the Philippine Island vs. Abural, GR No.14167, Aug 14 1919,39 phil.996
Roxas vs. Enriquez, GR.No.8539, Dec 24,1914,29 Phil.31
Borromeo vs. Descallar, GR.No.159310, Feb 24, 2009, 580 SCRA 175
Sampaco vs. Lantud, Gr no. 163551, July 18, 2011
Rodriguez vs. Lim, Gr No.135817, nov.30, 2006,459 SCRA 412;
Manlapat vs. Court of Appeals, GR No.125585, June 8, 2005, 459 SCRA 412 .
ERMAC vs. Ermac, GR No. 149679, May 30 2003, 403 SCRA 291.
Bagiuo vs. Republic, GR No. 119682, Jan 21, 1999, 301SCRA 450,457.
Fudot vs. Cattleya Land, Inc., GR no.171008, Sept 13, 2007,533 SCRA 350.
Wee vs. Mardo, GR No.202414, June 4, 2014.
Solid state-multi products corporation v. CA, GR no.83383, may 6,1991, 196 SCRA 630;
Vagilidad vs. Vagilidad, GR No. 161136, Nov, 16, 2006, 507 SCRA 94 .
Tiro vs. Phil. Estates Corporation, gr no, 170528, Aug 26,2008, 563 SCRA 309
Duque-Rosario v.Banco Filipino Savings and mortgage bank, GR no. 140528, Dec,7, 2011.
Castillo v. Escutin,gr no.171056,March 13,2009,581 SCRA 258.
Royal Bank vs. Court Of Appeals, GR NO. 114299, SEPT 24, 1999,315 SCRA 190.
Sotto vs. Sotto, GR NO.L-17688,SEPT,1 1922,43 OHIL.688.
City Of Manila vs. Lack, GR NO.5987, APRIL7,191, 19 PHIL.324.
Cuyugan vs. Sy Quia GR NO.7857, MARCH27, 1913,24 PHIL.567.
Barroga vs. Albano, GR NO. L-43445, JAN. 20, 1988,157 SCRA 131.
Republic vs. Court of Appeals and Ribaya. GR NO.113549, JULY 5, 1996,258 SCRA 223.
Rudolf Lietz Holdings vs. Registry of Deeds of Paranaque City, GR NO. 133240, NOV. 15, 2000,
344 SCRA 680.
Fojas vs. Grey, Gr No.L-29613, Sept.18, 1984, 132 SCRA 76. Gr No. 179155, April 2, 2014.
Concepcion vs. Concepcion, GR No.147928, Jan.11, 2005, 448 SCRA 31;
Ligon vs. Court Of Appeals, GR No.107751, June 1, 1995,244 SCRA 693.
Averia vs. Caguioa, Gr No.L-65129,Dec.29.1986,146 SCRA 459. GR No. L- 35744, Sept. 28, 1984,
128 SCRA 705.
Moscoso vs. Court Of Appeals, GR No.L-46439, April 24,1984, 128 SCRA 705.
Huguete vs. Embudo,Gr No.149554,July 1, 2003.405 SCRA 273.
Barangay Piapi vs. Talip, Gr No.138248, Sept.7, 2005, 469 Scra 409.
Sabitsana vs. Mertuegui, Gr No.181359, Aug.5, 2013.
Latorre vs. Latorre,Gr No.183926, March 29,2010.
Aznar Brothers Realty Co. vs. Ibanez, Gr No. 161380, April 21, 2014.
Director of Lands vs. Buyco, Gr No. 91189, Nov. 27, 1992, 216 SCRA 78.
Director of Forestry vs. Munoz, Gr No. L- 24796, June 28, 1968, 23 SCRA 1183.
Santiago vs. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Gr No.156888, Nov. 20, 2006, 507 SCRA 283.
Evangelista vs. Santiago, Gr No. 157447, April 29, 2005, 457 SCRA 744.
Aznar Brothers Realty Co. vs. Aying, Gr No. 144773, May 16, 2005.458 SCRA 496
Abrigo vs. De Vera, Gr No. 154409, June 21, 2004, 432, SCRA 544.
Radiowealth Finance Co. vs. Palileo, Gr No. 83432, May 20,1991, 197 SCRA 245,249.
Republic vs. San Mateo, Gr No.203560,Nov. 10,2014.
Martinez vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No. L-31271, April 29, 1974, 56 SCRA 647.
Ledesma vs. Municipality Of Antipolo, Gr No.26337, Dec. 17, 1926, 49 Phil.
Sm Prime Holdings Inc. vs. Madayag, Gr No.164687, Feb. 12, 2009, 578 SCRA 552.

HOWELL
Melencion vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No. 148846, Sept.25, 2007, 534 SCRA 62..
Republic vs. Dignos-Sorono Gr No.171571, March 24, 2008,549 SCRA 58,63,67.
Soriano vs. Magali, Gr No.L-15133, July 31, 1953.118 Phil. 505;
Rivera vs. Moran, Gr No. 24568, March 2, 1926, 48 Phil. 836..
Gomez vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No.77770.Dec.15, 1988,168 SCRA 503;
Delos Reyes vs. De Villa, Gr No.23514, Nov. 12, 1928, 48 Phil.227.
Angeles vs. Sec. Of Justice, Gr No.142549, March 9, 2010.
Ramos vs. Rodriguez, Gr No. 94033, May 29, 1995,244 SCRA 418.
Laburada vs. Land Registration Authority, Gr No.101387, March 11,1998, 287 SCRA 333.
Po Sun Tun vs. Price. Gr No.31346, Dec. 28,1929,54 Phil.192.
Guaranteed Homes, Inc. vs. Valdez, Gr No. 171531, Jan. 30, 2009, 577 SCRA.
Guzman vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No. L-46935, Dec.21, 1987, 156 SCRA 701.
Cruz vs. Cabana Gr No.56232, June 22, 1984, 129 SCRA 656.
Pascua vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No.140243, Dec 14, 2000, 401 Phil.350.
Agricultural Credit Cooperative Assn. Of Hinigaran vs. Yusay, Et Al, Gr No.L-13313, April 28,
1960, 107 Phil 791.
Bulaong vs. Gonzales, Gr No.156318, Sept.5,2011

Rabaja Ranch Dev Cor vs. AFP Retirement And Separation Benefits System, Gr No.177181, July
7, 2009, 592 SCRA 201.
Republic vs. Court Of Appeals And Bayona, Gr No.101115, Aug.22, 2002, 387 SCRA 549.
Becto vs. La Flor De Intal, Gr No.16599, June17, 1922, 43 Phil. 517
Barranda vs. Gustilo, Gr No.81153,Sept.26,1988,165 SCRA 757
Gurbax Singh Pabla And Co. vs. Reyes Gr No.L-3970, Oct.29, 1952, 92 Phil.182.
Almirol vs. Register Of Deeds Of Agusan, Gr No. L-22486, March 20, 1968, SCRA 1152;
Gabriel vs. Register Deeds Of Rizal, Gr No. L-17956, Sept 30, 1963, 9 SCRA 136
In Re Vicente J, Francisco, Gr No.45192, April 10, 1939, 67 Phil.222.
Smith, Bell & Co. vs. Register Of Deeds Of Leyte, Gr No.24736, Jan. 29, 1926, 48 Phil.656.
Dulay vs. Merrera, Gr No. L-17084, Aug 30,1962,5 SCRA 922.
Deleon vs. Deleon, Gr No.185063, July 23,2009,593 SCRA 768;
Dela Pena V. Avila, Gr No.1874900, Feb 8,2012.
Associated Insurance Surety Co.,Inc. vs. Banzon, Gr No.L-23971,Nov.29,1968,26 SCRA 268;
Dela Pena vs. Avila, Gr No.1874900, Feb.82012. 353 Phil. 578(1998)
Alinas vs. Alinas, Gr No.158040, April 14,2008,551 SCRA 154.
Balbin vs. Register Of Deeds Of Ilocos Sur, Gr No.L-20611,May 8,1969,28 SCRA 12
Montano V. Francisco, Gr No.160380, July 30, 2009,594 SCRA 332;
Castillo vs. Escutin, Gr No.171056, March 13, 2009, 581 SCRA 258.
Ramento vs. Sablaya, Gr No.12762, Sept.6, 1918 38 Phil.528.
Almirol vs. Register Of Deeds of Agusan, Gr No.L-22486, March 20,1968,22 SCRA 1152
Pascua vs. court Of Appeals, Gr No.140243, Dec14, 2000, 401 Phil.350.
Fudot Cattleya Land, Inc., Gr No.171008, Sept 13, 2007, 533 SCRA 350.
Ledesma vs. Villasenor, Gr No.L-18725, March 31,1965,13 SCRA 494.
Pabaus vs. Yutiamco, Gr No.164356 July,27,2011.
Sm Prime Holdings,Inc vs. Madayag, Gr No.164687,Feb 12,2009,578 SCRA 552
Benin vs. Tuason. Gr No. L-26127,June 28,1974, 57 SCRA 532.
Republic vs. Umali, Gr No. 80687, April 10, 1989, 171 SCRA 642;
Casimiro Development Corporation V. Mateo, Gr No. 175485, July 27, 2011.
Zuniga vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No. L- 19776, Jan.28, 1980, 95 SCRA 940.
Vicente vs. Avera, Gr No.169970, Jan. 20, 2009, 576 SCRA 634;
Lee Tek Sheng vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No. 115402, July 15, 1998.
City Mayor of Paranaque City vs Ebio, Gr No. 178411, June 23, 2010.621 SCRA 555.
Director of Lands vs. Santiago, Gr No. L- 41278, April 15 1988,160 SCRA.
Talusan vs. Tayag.Gr No.133698, April 4, 2001.
Yu vs. Pacleb,Gr No. 172172, Feb. 24,2009,580 SCRA 197,
Domagas vs. Jensen, Gr No.158407, Jan.17,2005,448 SCRA 663.
Development Bank Of The Philippines vs. Commission On Audit, Gr No. 144516, Feb. 11, 2004
Tala Realty Services Corporation vs. Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank, Gr No. 137533,
Nov. 22, 2002, 392 SCRA 506.
Alvarez vs. Picop Resources, Inc, Gr No.162243, Dec.3, 2009, 606 SCRA 444.
Carvajal vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No.98328, Oct.9 1997,345 Phil.582.
Gomez vs. Court Of Appeals Gr No.L-77770, Dec. 15,1988, 168 SCRA 503.
Fieldman Agricultural Trading vs. Republic,Gr No. 147359,March 28,2008;

MOMMY WILMA
Gaerlan vs. Republic, Gr No.192717, March 12, 2014;
Republic vs. Joson, Gr No.165767, March 10, 2014.
Republic vs. Remman Enterprises, Gr No.199310, Feb.19, 2014
Republic vs. Iglesia Ni Cristo, Gr No.180067, June 30, 2009.
Republic vs. Fabio, Gr No.159589,Dec.23,2008,575 SCRA 51;
Republic vs. T.A.N. Properties, Gr No.154953, June 26, 2008, 555 SCRA 477;
Republic vs. Dela Paz, Gr No.171631, Nov.15, 2010;
Republic vs. Jaralve, Gr No.175177, Oct.24, 2012;
Republic vs. Santos, Gr No.160453, Nov. 12, 2012. Gr No.151910, Oct.15, 2007.
City Mayor of Paranaque City vs. Ebio, Gr No. 178411, June 23, 2010,621 SCRA 555.
Republic vs. East Silverlane Realty Development Corporation, Gr No.186961, Feb. 20, 2012.
Bienvenido vs. Gabriel, Gr No. 175763, April 11, 2012,
Republic vs. Santos, Gr No.160453, Nov. 12, 2012. Gr No.178411, June 23, 2010.621 SCRA 555.
Fernando vs. Acuna Gr No.161030, Sept.14, 2011,
Celestial vs. Cachopero, 495 Phil. 903.
Chavez vs. Public Estates Authority, Gr No. 133250,July 9,2002.
Malabanan vs. Republic, Gr No.179987, Sept.3, 2013.
Director Of Lands vs. Intermediate Appellate Court And Acme Plywood And Veneer Co., Inc.
Gr No.73002, Dec.29,1986, 146 SCRA 509.
Roman Catholic Apostolic Administrator of Davao vs. Land Registration Commission, Gr No.
L-8451, Dec. 20, 1957, 102 Phil.596.
Republic vs. Doldol, Gr No.132963, Sept 10,1998, 295 SCRA 359
Director of Lands vs. Buyco, Gr No.91189, Nov. 27, 1992,216 SCRA 78.
Republic vs. Court Of Appeals and Lapina Gr No.108998, Aug 24, 1994, 235 SCRA 567.
Lipanto Consolidated Mining Co. vs. Dumyung, Gr Nos.L-31666-68, April 30,1979,89 SCRA 532
Republic vs Court Of Appeals And Bernabe, Gr No.L-40402, March 16,1987,148 SCRA 480.
Gr No. 155012, April 14, 2004, 427 SCRA 611.
Republic vs. Court Of Appeals and Ceniza, Gr No.127060, Nov.19, 2002, 392 SCRA 190
Bureau of Forestry vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No. L-379995, Aug 31,1987
Bracewell vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No.107247, Jan 25, 2000, 323 SCRA 193
Nagano vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No.123231, Nov 17, 1997, 282 SCRA 47.
Director of Land vs. Court Of Appeals and Manlapaz, Gr No.45828, June 1, 1992;
Chua vs. San Diego, Gr No. 165863, April 10, 2013.
Cruz vs Sec of Environment and Natural Resources, Gr No. 135385, Dec 6, 2000
Alvarez vs. Picop Resources, Inc., Gr No.162243, Nov.29 2006, 508 SCRA 498
Alcantara vs. Commission On Settlement Of Land Problems (Coslap), Gr No.145838, July
20,2001,361 SCRA 664.
Alcantara vs. DENR, Gr No. 161881, July 31, 2008, 560 SCRA 758.
Tanenglian vs. Lorenzo, Gr No.173415, March 28, 2008, 550 SCRA 348.
Briyo vs. Office Of The Ombudsman, Gr No.167335, July 10, 2007, 427 SCRA 215.
Province Of North Cotabato vs. Republic Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain, Gr No.183591, Oct
14, 2008.
Evangelista vs. Santiago Gr.No.157447, April 29,2005,457 SCRA 744.
Panganiban vs. Dayrit, Gr No.151235, July 28, 2005, 464 SCRA 370.
Lamsis vs. Dong-E, Gr No. 173021, Oct. 20, 2010.
Baguio Regreening Movement, Inc. vs. Masweng, Gr No. 180882, Feb. 27, 2013.
University of the Philippines vs. Rosario, Gr. 136965, March28, 2001, 355 SCRA 591
Director Of Lands vs. Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Manila, Gr No. 14869, Oct. 27, 1920
Republic vs. Abrille, Gr No. L-39248, May 7, 1976, 71 SCRA 57
Republc vs. Alon, Gr no. 83804, July 18, 1991, 199 SCRA 396.
Lopez vs. Court Of Appeals, Gr No.133698, April 4, 2001, 356 SCRA 263.
Lozada vs. Bracewell, Gr No. 179155, April 2,2014;
Lopez vs. De Castro, Gr No.110259, Feb. 3, 2000, 324, SCRA 591.
University of the Philippines vs. Rosario, Gr No.136965, March 28, 2001.
Ortiz vs. Ortiz, Gr No.8105, Dec. 17,1913,26 Phil.280
Esqueta vs. Director Of Lands, Gr No.5720,Aug. 20,1910,16 Phil. 482.
Juan vs. Luis, Gr No.24701,Aug.25.1926,49 Phil.252.
Philippine Manufacturing Co. vs. Imperial, Gr No.24908, March 31,1926.49 Phil.122.
Aguillon vs. Director of Lands, Gr No. L-5448, Dec.16 1910, 17 Phil.506.
Director Of Lands vs. Court Of Appeals And Abistado, Gr No.102858, July 28,1997
Escueta vs. Director Of Lands, Gr No. 5720, Aug. 20,1910,16 Phil.482;
Republic vs. Bantigue Point Development Corp., Gr.No.162322, March 14, 2012. Gr No. 102858,
July 28, 1997, 27 SCRA 276.