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Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Republic

LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Petitioner, versus REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, represented by the Director of Lands, Respondent.

G.R. No. 150824 | 2008-02-04

D E C I S I O N


REYES, R.T., J.:

FOREST lands are outside the commerce of man and unsusceptible of private appropriation in any form.[1]

It is well settled that a certificate of title is void when it covers property of public domain classified as forest, timber or mineral lands. Any title issued covering non-disposable lots even in the hands of an alleged innocent purchaser for value shall be cancelled.[2] The rule must stand no matter how harsh it may seem. Dura lex sed lex.[3] Ang batas ay maaaring mahigpit subalit ito ang mananaig.

Before Us is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 filed by petitioner Land Bank of the...