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Practice question: Regalian Doctrine

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Practice question

Explain the Regalian doctrine as reflected in Article XII, sections 2–3. Distinguish State ownership of public-domain lands and resources from a legally established private land right.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article XII, sections 2–3, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • Republic v. Spouses Tan, G.R. No. 232778, August 23, 2023, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/aug2023/gr_232778_2023.html

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