Definition of Possession and Occupation
- The law applies to individuals or their predecessors who have been in possession and occupation of the land.
- Possession must be open, contiguous, exclusive, and notorious.
- Occupation must be under a bona fide claim of ownership acquisition.
Required Duration of Possession
- The possession and occupation must have continued for at least thirty (30) years immediately before the filing of the application for title confirmation.
- Exceptions to this period apply only in cases of war or force majeure that prevent continuous possession.
Legal Presumptions and Entitlements
- Those who meet the above conditions shall be conclusively presumed to have fulfilled all conditions necessary for obtaining a government land grant.
- Such individuals shall be entitled to receive a certificate of title for the land under the provisions of the Public Land Act.
Effectivity of the Law
- The amendment takes effect immediately upon its approval by the legislative body.
- The approval date was June 22, 1957.