The ARROW Act (RA 12289): A Promise of Reform or Another Risk of Corruption?
Massive infrastructure projects in the Philippines often carry a double meaning. On one hand, they symbolize progress — roads that connect markets,...
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Why the DOJ Holds the Key to the Witness Protection Program
One of the landmark reforms in the Philippine criminal justice system is Republic Act No. 6981, otherwise known as the Witness Protection, Security...
Read ArticleRestitution Is the Law, Not a Loophole
Senator Erwin Tulfo’s recent statement during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the flood control mess — that sometimes you have to “bend...
Read ArticleWhy Title Annotations and Encumbrances Matter in Property Appraisal
“ In valuation, the fine print on the title can be as valuable—or as dangerous—as the land itself. “ In real estate appraisal, numbers alone do not...
Read ArticleProperty Identification: The Sacred Foundation of Real Estate Appraisal
In the meticulous world of real estate appraisal, one principle stands above all others: you cannot value what you cannot identify correctly. Wheth...
Read ArticleHow an Expert Witness Prepares for Trial
“An expert witness is expected to assist the court in understanding technical evidence by providing independent, objective, and reasoned opinions b...
Read ArticleWhy Expert Witnesses are Crucial in Modern Litigation
In the resolution of civil disputes in the Philippines, courts are increasingly confronted with cases involving factual and technical issues that f...
Read ArticleMore Than Comparables: Rethinking How Appraisers Value Real Estate
The ongoing discussion surrounding Villar Land’s reported ₱1.5-trillion valuation has prompted a renewed focus on how real estate is valued in the ...
Read Article“Work to Learn, Then Earn”: An Appraiser’s Story
An excerpt from an interview with Appraiser Gus Agosto In this special feature, a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management (BSREM) student sit...
Read ArticleJust Compensation Starts with Just Valuation
The right to just compensation is a cornerstone of constitutional property protection in the Philippines. But just compensation cannot exist withou...
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