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Eminent Domain: Fair Initial Compensation Based on Property Classification
Supreme Court ruling on RA 8974: initial compensation in expropriation must match property classification, not actual use.
Just Compensation in Expropriation: When the Government Takes Property Without Filing a Case
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on just compensation, consequential damages, and attorney's fees when government takes private property without expropriation proceedings.
Eminent Domain Determining Just Compensation FOR Expropriated Land IN THE Philippines
From Rice Fields to Fair Value: Determining Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform
When PD 27 lands remain unpaid at RA 6657's passage, just compensation follows RA 6657, not the old decree.
Just Compensation for Right-of-Way Easement: Full Market Value, Not 10% Fee
When power lines cross private land, owners may get full market value, not just a 10% easement fee.
Lost Appeal Timeliness Rules in Expropriation Cases in the Philippines
When must an expropriation appeal be filed? Philippine Supreme Court clarifies appeal timeliness rules in land compensation cases.
Just Compensation AND Agrarian Reform Ensuring Landowners Rights IN Valuation Disputes
Judicial Overreach When Injunctions Exceed Legal Boundaries
The Supreme Court rules that courts cannot dismiss just compensation cases based on DARAB rules that conflict with RA 6657.
Eminent Domain VS Easement Determining Just Compensation FOR Transmission Line Projects
The State's Obligation to Pay Interest on Delayed Just Compensation in Expropriation Cases
Philippine law requires the State to pay just compensation with legal interest when payment is delayed in expropriation cases. Learn the rules.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Applying Current Land Valuation Standards
Explains how Philippine courts determine just compensation for agrarian reform lands, using current DAR valuation formulas rather than outdated standards.
Land Conversion and Tenant Rights: How Reclassification Impacts Agricultural Leases
When land is reclassified for urban use, tenant rights shift from land ownership under PD 27 to disturbance compensation. Learn the rules.
Eminent Domain Authority and Just Compensation in Expropriation Cases
Supreme Court clarifies board authority for expropriation and the immediate payment rule under R.A. 8974 for writs of possession.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: How Philippine Courts Value Land Under R.A. 6657
When land taken under the agrarian reform program is paid too late, Philippine courts apply R.A. 6657 valuation standards, not the 1972 formula. Here is why.
Bonus Entitlement Discretion VS Contractual Right IN Employment Compensation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when bonuses are discretionary and when they become contractual obligations of employers.
Safeguarding OFW Rights Supreme Court Strikes Down Unfair Compensation Limits IN Illegal Dismissal Cases
The Supreme Court struck down the three-month cap on illegal dismissal compensation for overseas Filipino workers, affirming full protection of their contractual rights.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Market Value vs. Statutory Factors
The Supreme Court rules that courts must follow Section 17 of RA 6657 and DAR formulas, not just market data, in fixing just compensation.
Just Compensation Determining Fair Market Value IN Eminent Domain Cases IN THE Philippines
Just Compensation for Agrarian Reform: Land Value at Time of Payment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on valuing agrarian reform land at payment time, not 1972 taking, for just compensation.
Eminent Domain and Just Compensation: Protecting Property Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain, just compensation, and property rights when government takes land without expropriation proceedings.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Determining Land Value Under RA 6657
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies which law governs land valuation for agrarian reform properties acquired under PD 27 but compensated after RA 6657.
Just Compensation for PD 27 Lands: Applying RA 6657 After Delay
When just compensation remains unsettled when RA 6657 took effect, the CARP Law governs valuation, not PD 27's outdated formula.
Seafarer Compensation Rights: Work-Related Injury Claims and Pre-Existing Conditions in Philippine Maritime La
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on seafarer compensation for work-related injuries despite pre-existing conditions, and the legal standards for disability claims.
Solidary Liability of Recruitment Agencies: Protecting Overseas Workers' Right to Fair Compensation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on recruitment agencies' solidary liability for overseas workers' unpaid wages and the prescriptive period for money claims.