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2008-09-03 |
CORONA, J. |
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| Under the cadastral system, the government initiates the proceedings for the compulsory registration of lands within a stated area by filing a petition in court against the holder, claimants, possessors or occupants of such lands.[19] All claimants are compelled to act and present their answers otherwise they lose their right to own their property.[20] The purpose is to serve public interest by requiring that the titles to the lands "be settled and adjudicated."[21] Notice of the filing of the petition is published in the Official Gazette.[22] During the trial, conflicting claims are presented and the court adjudicates ownership in favor of one of the claimants.[23] When the decision becomes final, the court orders the issuance of the decree of registration which, in turn, becomes the basis for the issuance of a certificate of title.[24] | |||||