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What is Bilag vs. Ay-ay: Jurisdiction Ruling about?
The RTC dismissed a case involving a land dispute due to lack of jurisdiction. The land in question was part of the Baguio Townsite Reservation and classified as part of the public domain. As such, disputes over ownership must be determined by the Director of Lands, not the courts. Previous jurisprudence also established that courts do not have the authority to determine ownership of lands still within the public domain. Therefore, the RTC properly dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction, as only the Di
- Author
- Jayson Lanuza
- Language
- EN