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Week 3–4 — The Registries of Deeds and Original Registration

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Week 3–4 Coverage Table

Every case the Course Outline assigns under Chapter II and Chapter III, in syllabus order. Entries marked supra were digested in an earlier week; the link points to that original digest.
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1Gomez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 77770, December 15, 1988 — Per J. Padilla, Second DivisionRegistration with the Office of Register Office — Registration is a Ministerial Act
2Angeles v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 142549, March 9, 2010 — Per J. Leonardo De Castro, First DivisionRegistration with the Office of Register Office — Registration is a Ministerial Act
3Baranda v. Gustilo, G.R. No. 81163, September 26, 1988 — Per J. Gutierrez, Jr., Third DivisionRegistration with the Office of Register Office — Registration is a Ministerial Act
4Rodriguez v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 184589, June 13, 2013 — Per J. Leonardo De Castro, First DivisionRegistration with the Office of Register Office — Registration is a Ministerial Act
5Krivenko v. Register of Deeds, G.R. No. L-630, November 15, 1947 — Per J. Moran, C.J, Second DivisionFirst. Applicant must be a Filipino citizen (under 1987 Constitution) — General Rule
6United Church Board for World Ministries v. Sebastian, G.R. No. L-34672, March 30, 1988 — Per J. Cruz, First DivisionFirst. Applicant must be a Filipino citizen (under 1987 Constitution) — General Rule
7Lee v. Republic, G.R. No. 128195, October 3, 2001 — Per J. Pardo, First DivisionFirst. Applicant must be a Filipino citizen (under 1987 Constitution) — General Rule
8Register of Deeds of Rizal v. Ung Siu Si Temple, G.R. No. L-6776, May 21, 1955 — Per J. Reyes, J.B.L., First DivisionFirst. Applicant must be a Filipino citizen (under 1987 Constitution) — General Rule
9Philippine Banking Corp. v. Lui She, G.R. No. L-17587, September 12, 1967 — Per J. Castro, En BancFirst. Applicant must be a Filipino citizen (under 1987 Constitution) — General Rule
10Testate Estate of Ramirez v. Vda. de Ramirez, G.R. No. L-27952, February 15, 1982 — Per J. Abad Santos, Second DivisionGeneral Rule — Exceptions
11Director of Forestry v. Villareal, G.R. No. L-32266, February 27, 1989 — Per J. Cruz, En BancSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
12Spouses Palomo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 95608, January 21, 1997 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
13Republic v. Doldol, G.R. No. 132963, September 10, 1998 — Per J. Romero, Third DivisionSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
14Republic v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 144057, January 17, 2005 — Per J. Tinga, Second DivisionSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
15Ong v. Republic, G.R. No. 175746, March 12, 2008 — Per J. Ynares Santiago, Third DivisionSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
16Heirs of Malabanan v. Republic, G.R. No. 179987, April 29, 2009 — Per J. Tinga, En BancSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
17Heirs of Malabanan v. Republic, G.R. No. 179987, September 3, 2013 — Per J. Bersamin, En BancSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
18Republic v. Pasig Rizal Co., Inc. , G.R. No. 213207, February 15, 2022 — Per J. Caguioa, En BancSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
19Laguna Lake Development Authority v. Marcelo, G.R. No. 208394 (Notice), January 23, 2023Second. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
20Republic v. Alsons Cement Corp., G.R. No. 206561 (Notice), February 22, 2023Second. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
21Republic v. Heirs of Laudes, G.R. No. 256194, January 31, 2024 — Per J. Singh, Third DivisionSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
22Arlo Aluminum Co., Inc. v. Republic, G.R. No. 254433, April 17, 2024 — Per J. Hernando, First DivisionSecond. The subject land is alienable and disposable land of the public domain
23Padayao v. Villafuerte, Jr., G.R. No. 260415, January 15, 2025 — Per J. Inting, Third DivisionNo. 141, the Public Land Act, and P.D. No. 1529, the Property Registration Decree, Republic Act No. 11573, July 16, 2021
24Republic v. Manahan, G.R. No. 255266, April 21, 2025 — Per J. Inting, Third DivisionNo. 141, the Public Land Act, and P.D. No. 1529, the Property Registration Decree, Republic Act No. 11573, July 16, 2021
25Neri v. Bahinting, G.R. No. 256392, May 5, 2025 — Per J. Inting, Third DivisionNo. 141, the Public Land Act, and P.D. No. 1529, the Property Registration Decree, Republic Act No. 11573, July 16, 2021
26Republic v. Pasig Rizal Co., Inc., G.R. No. 213207, February 15, 2022 — Per J. Caguioa, En BancFirst. The land is an alienable and disposable, and patrimonial property of the public domain
27Republic v. Pasig Rizal Co., Inc., G.R. No. 213207, February 15, 2022 — Per J. Caguioa, En BancFirst. The land is an alienable and disposable, and patrimonial property of the public domain
28Republic v. Pasig Rizal Co., Inc., G.R. No. 213207, February 15, 2022 — Per J. Caguioa, En BancFirst. The land is an alienable and disposable, and patrimonial property of the public domain
29Grande v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-17652, June 30, 1962 — Per J. Barrera, En BancThird. That the land where accretion takes place is adjacent to the banks of rivers (or the sea coast) — Jurisprudence
30Binalay v. Manalo, G.R. No. 92161, March 18, 1991 — Per J. Feliciano, Third DivisionThird. That the land where accretion takes place is adjacent to the banks of rivers (or the sea coast) — Jurisprudence
31Republic v. Heirs of Abrille, G.R. No. L-39248, May 7, 1976 — Per J. Esguerra, First DivisionThird. That the land where accretion takes place is adjacent to the banks of rivers (or the sea coast) — Jurisprudence
32Grande v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-17652, June 30, 1962 — Per J. Barrera, En BancThird. That the land where accretion takes place is adjacent to the banks of rivers (or the sea coast) — Jurisprudence
33Ignacio v. Director of Lands, G.R. No. L-12958, May 30, 1960 — Per J. Montemayor, First DivisionThird. That the land where accretion takes place is adjacent to the banks of rivers (or the sea coast) — Jurisprudence
34Heirs of Navarro v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 68166, February 12, 1997 — Per J. Hermosisima, Jr., First DivisionThird. That the land where accretion takes place is adjacent to the banks of rivers (or the sea coast) — Jurisprudence
35Rizal v. Naredo, G.R. No. 151898, March 14, 2012 — Per J. Reyes, Second DivisionSec. 14 (4). In any other manner provided for by law
36Director of Lands v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 73002, December 29, 1986 — Per J. Narvasa, En BancSection 3, Article XII, 1987 Constitution — Purpose of Prohibition
37Director of Lands v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 73002, December 29, 1986 — Per J. Narvasa, En BancSection 3, Article XII, 1987 Constitution — Purpose of Prohibition
38Republic v. Iglesia Ni Cristo, G.R. No. 180067, June 30, 2009 — Per J. Velasco, Jr., Third DivisionSection 3, Article XII, 1987 Constitution — Purpose of Prohibition
39Director of Lands v. Manila Electric Co., G.R. No. L-57461, September 11, 1987 — Per J. Cortes, Third DivisionSection 3, Article XII, 1987 Constitution — Purpose of Prohibition
40De Ocsio v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-44237, February 28, 1989 — Per J. Narvasa, First DivisionSection 3, Article XII, 1987 Constitution — Purpose of Prohibition
41Republic v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 75042, November 29, 1988 — Per J. Bidin, Third DivisionSection 3, Article XII, 1987 Constitution — Purpose of Prohibition
42Heirs of Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118436, March 21, 1997 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionPurpose of Prohibition — Form and Contents
43Republic v. Bacas, G.R. No. 182913, November 20, 2013 — Per J. Mendoza, Third DivisionPurpose of Prohibition — Form and Contents
44Bureau of Forestry v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-37995, August 31, 1987 — Per J. Paras, First DivisionApplication Covering Two or More Parcels — Amendments
45Lisam Enterprises, Inc. v. Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc., G.R. No. 143264, April 23, 2012 — Peralta, Third DivisionApplication Covering Two or More Parcels — Amendments
46Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 146262, January 21, 2005 — Per J. Carpio, First DivisionDealings with land pending original registration
47Republic v. Hanover Worldwide Trading Corp., G.R. No. 172102, July 2, 2010 — Peralta, Second DivisionNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc
48Heirs of Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118436, March 21, 1997 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc
49Director of Lands v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 102858, July 28, 1997 — Per J. Panganiban, Third DivisionNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc
50Republic v. Marasigan, G.R. No. 85515, June 6, 1991 — Per J. Davide, Jr., Third DivisionNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc
51Tuason & Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-26127, L-26128, L-26129, June 28, 1974 — Per J. Zaldivar, En BancNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc — Benin v
52Heirs of Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118436, March 21, 1997 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc — Benin v
53Republic v. Herbieto, G.R. No. 156117, May 26, 2005 — Per J. Chico Nazario, Second DivisionNotice of initial hearing, publication, etc — Benin v
54Duran v. Olivia, G.R. No. L-16589, September 29, 1961 — Per J. Labrador, First DivisionOpposition to application in ordinary proceedings
55Bureau of Forestry v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-37995, August 31, 1987 — Per J. Paras, First DivisionOpposition to application in ordinary proceedings
56Miller v. Director of Lands, G.R. No. L-16761, October 31, 1964 — Per J. Bengzon, J.P., En BancOpposition to application in ordinary proceedings
57Republic v. Bacas, G.R. No. 182913, November 20, 2013 — Per J. Mendoza, Third DivisionOpposition to application in ordinary proceedings
58Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 146262, January 21, 2005 — Per J. Carpio, First DivisionOpposition to application in ordinary proceedings — Order of Default; Effect
59Diaz-Enriquez v. Republic, G.R. No. 141031, August 31, 2004 — Per J. Callejo, Sr., Second DivisionSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
60Zarate v. Director of Lands, G.R. No. 131501, July 14, 2004 — Per J. Callejo, Sr., Second DivisionSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
61Bracewell v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107427, January 25, 2000 — Per J. Ynares Santiago, First DivisionSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
62Republic v. Hanover Worldwide Trading Corp., G.R. No. 172102, July 2, 2010 — Peralta, Second DivisionSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
63Republic v. Muñoz, G.R. No. 151910, October 15, 2007 — Per J. Azcuna, First Division, supraSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
64Republic v. Royales, G.R. No. 168742, September 3, 2008 — Per J. Corona, First DivisionSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
65Realty Sales Enterprise, Inc. v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-67451, September 28, 1987 — Per J. Cortes, Third DivisionSpeedy Hearing; Reference to a Commissioner
66Bureau of Forestry v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-37995, August 31, 1987 — Per J. Paras, First DivisionWhen Judgment Becomes Final; Duty to Cause Issuance of Decree
67Top Management Programs Corp. v. Fajardo, G.R. No. 150462, June 15, 2011 — Per J. Villarama, Jr., Third DivisionMotion for New Trial or Motion for Reconsideration — Appeal
68Holy Trinity Realty Development Corp. v. Spouses Abacan, G.R. No. 183858, April 17, 2013 — Per J. Sereno, C.J, First DivisionMotion for New Trial or Motion for Reconsideration — Appeal
69Spouses Carpo v. Ayala Land, Inc., G.R. No. 166577, February 3, 2010 — Per J. Leonardo De Castro, First DivisionMotion for New Trial or Motion for Reconsideration — Appeal
70Spouses Marcelo v. LBC Bank, G.R. No. 183575, April 11, 2011 — Per J. Carpio, Second DivisionMotion for New Trial or Motion for Reconsideration — Appeal
71Director of Lands v. Court of First Instance of Rizal, Br. XII, G.R. No. L-31681, July 31, 1987 — Per J. Paras, First DivisionAppeal — Review of the Decree of Registration
72Heirs of Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118436, March 21, 1997 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionAppeal — Review of the Decree of Registration
73Macabingkil v. People's Homesite and Housing Corp., G.R. No. L-29080, August 17, 1976 — Per J. Antonio, Second DivisionAppeal — Review of the Decree of Registration
74Hi-Tone Marketing Corp. v. Baikal Realty Corp., G.R. No. 149992, August 20, 2004 — Per J. Tinga, Second DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance
75Leoveras v. Valdez, G.R. No. 169985, June 15, 2011 — Per J. Brion, Third DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance
76Walstrom v. Mapa, Jr., G.R. No. L-38387, January 29, 1990 — Per J. Sarmiento, Second DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance
77Spouses Lopez v. Spouses Lopez, G.R. No. 161925, November 25, 2009 — Per J. Nachura, Third DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance
78Philippine Economic Zone Authority v. Fernandez, G.R. No. 138971, June 6, 2001 — Per J. Panganiban, Third DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance
79Tuason & Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-26127, L-26128, L-26129, June 28, 1974 — Per J. Zaldivar, En BancPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance — Benin v
80Heirs of Lopez, Sr. v. Enriquez, G.R. No. 146262, January 21, 2005 — Per J. Carpio, First DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance — Benin v
81Heirs of Saludares v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 128254, January 16, 2004 — Per J. Corona, Third DivisionPetition for Relief from Judgment; v. Action for Reconveyance — Benin v
82Rodrigo v. Ancilla, G.R. No. 139897, June 26, 2006 — Per J. Corona, Second DivisionBenin v — Action for Damages
83Cawis v. Cerilles, G.R. No. 170207, April 19, 2010 — Per J. Carpio, Second DivisionBenin v — Action for Damages
84Lorzano v. Tabayag, Jr., G.R. No. 189647, February 6, 2012 — Per J. Reyes, Second DivisionBenin v — Action for Damages
85Spouses Magno v. Heirs of Parulan, G.R. No. 183916, April 25, 2012 — Per J. Sereno, Second DivisionAction for Reversion — Action for Cancellation of Title
86Heirs of Roxas v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118436, March 21, 1997 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionGrounds — Fraud
87Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-43972, July 24, 1990 — Per J. Grinio–Aquino, First DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
88Shopper's Paradise Realty & Development Corp. v. Roque, G.R. No. 148775, January 13, 2004 — Per J. Vitug, Third DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
89Philippine National Bank v. Corpuz, G.R. No. 180945, February 12, 2010 — Per J. None, Second DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
90Granados v. Monton, G.R. No. L-1698, April 8, 1950 — Per J. Torres, First DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
91Development Bank of the Phils. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 129471, April 28, 2000 — Per J. Mendoza, Second DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
92Heirs of Manlapat v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 125585, June 8, 2005 — Per J. Tinga, Second DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
93Cruz v. Bancom Finance Corp., G.R. No. 147788, March 19, 2002 — Per J. Panganiban, Third DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
94Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. Tobias III, G.R. No. 177780, January 25, 2012 — Per J. Bersamin, First DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
95Mendoza v. Spouses Garana, G.R. No. 179751, August 5, 2015 — Per J. Brion, Second DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
96Rural Bank of Siaton, (Negros Oriental), Inc. v. Macajilos, G.R. No. 152483, July 14, 2006 — Per J. Ynares Santiago, First DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
97Lim v. Equitable PCI Bank, G.R. No. 183918, January 15, 2014 — Per J. Del Castillo, Second DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
98Philippine National Bank v. Jumamoy, G.R. No. 169901, August 3, 2011 — Per J. Del Castillo, First DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
99Castillo v. Security Bank Corp., G.R. No. 196118, July 30, 2014 — Peralta, Third DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
100Eagle Realty Corp. v. Republic, G.R. No. 151424 (Resolution), July 31, 2009 — Per J. Nachura, Third DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value
101Dy v. Aldea, G.R. No. 219500, August 9, 2017 — Per J. Mendoza, Second DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value — Mirror Principle
102Locsin v. Hizon, G.R. No. 204369, September 17, 2014 — Per J. Velasco, Jr., Third DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value — Mirror Principle
103Rufloe v. Burgos, G.R. No. 143573, January 30, 2009 — Per J. Leonardo De Castro, First DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value — Mirror Principle
104Spouses Manalese v. Estate of Spouses Ferreras, G.R. No. 254046, November 25, 2024 — Per J. Caguioa, Third DivisionInnocent Purchaser in good faith and for value — Mirror Principle
105Sandoval v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 106657, August 1, 1996 — Per J. Romero, Second DivisionMirror Principle — Caveat Emptor Principle
106Orduña v. Fuentebella, G.R. No. 176841, June 29, 2010 — Per J. Velasco, Jr., First DivisionMirror Principle — Caveat Emptor Principle
107Casimiro Development Corp. v. Mateo, G.R. No. 175485, July 27, 2011 — Per J. Bersamin, First DivisionMirror Principle — Caveat Emptor Principle
108Veloso y Ricablanca v. La Urbana, G.R. No. 38384, November 3, 1933 — Per J. Imperial, En BancMirror Principle — Caveat Emptor Principle
109De Lara v. Ayroso, G.R. No. L-6122, May 31, 1954 — Per J. Reyes, En BancMirror Principle — Caveat Emptor Principle
110Duran v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-64159, September 10, 1985 — Per J. Relova, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
111Philippine National Bank v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-43972, July 24, 1990 — Per J. Grinio–Aquino, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
112Yared v. Tiongco, G.R. No. 161360, October 19, 2011 — Per J. Villarama, Jr., First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
113Spouses Lopez v. Spouses Lopez, G.R. No. 161925, November 25, 2009 — Per J. Nachura, Third DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
114Spouses Peralta v. Heirs of Abalon, G.R. Nos. 183448 & 183464, June 30, 2014 — Per J. Sereno, C.J, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
115Torres y Chavarria v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 63046, June 21, 1990 — Per J. Medialdea, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
116Spouses Peralta v. Heirs of Abalon, G.R. Nos. 183448 & 183464, June 30, 2014 — Per J. Sereno, C.J, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title
117Top Management Programs Corp. v. Fajardo, G.R. No. 150462, June 15, 2011 — Per J. Villarama, Jr., Third DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title — Appeal from Judgment, etc
118Holy Trinity Realty Development Corp. v. Spouses Abacan, G.R. No. 183858, April 17, 2013 — Per J. Sereno, C.J, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title — Appeal from Judgment, etc
119Spouses Carpo v. Ayala Land, Inc., G.R. No. 166577, February 3, 2010 — Per J. Leonardo De Castro, First DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title — Appeal from Judgment, etc
120Spouses Marcelo v. LBC Bank, G.R. No. 183575, April 11, 2011 — Per J. Carpio, Second DivisionForged Document may be a root of a valid title — Appeal from Judgment, etc
121Republic v. Royales, G.R. No. 168742, September 3, 2008 — Per J. Corona, First DivisionRules of Procedure. (Sec. 34) 3.2. Cadastral Registration Proceedings — Concept
122Llenares v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 98709, May 13, 1993 — Per J. Davide, Jr., Third DivisionConcept — Purpose
123Tamin v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97477, May 8, 1992 — Per J. Gutierrez, Jr., En BancConcept — Purpose
124Republic v. Royales, G.R. No. 168742, September 3, 2008 — Per J. Corona, First DivisionAnswer to Petition in Cadastral Proceedings — Hearing; Judgment; Decree
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