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Philippine Supreme Court : Public Institution Must Vacate Property If Owner Has Stronger Legal Claim
September 09, 2025
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 9 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:

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SC: Public Institution Must Vacate Property If Owner Has Stronger Legal Claim

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a public institution must vacate the land it occupies if it lacks permission from the rightful owner and the owner has a better right of possession.

In a Decision written by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, t . . .

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