Philippines: Issuance Of Free Patent Land Applications Clearances Suspended

Philippines: Issuance Of Free Patent Land Applications Clearances Suspended   Mayor Mauricio Domogan has ordered the suspension of the issuance of clearances and other certifications relative to the processing of public land applications through the Free Patent Law or Republic Act No. 10023 to avoid future problems and complications arising from zoning issues and the contradicting provisions of laws on land disposition.   The suspension order was directed to the city planning and development...

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