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Philippine Daily Inquirer Column: "Property Rules"

PDI Articles by Dean Ma. Soledad

Deriquito-Mawis

March 28, 2026 – Uninvited Entry
March 07, 2026 – Solely His
February 28, 2026 – When the Flame Fades
September 20, 2025 – Exclusively the Man’s
September 13, 2025 – The Law Protects the Weak
September 07, 2024 – The Warring Neighbors
August 24, 2024 – When is a Donation Valid?
August 10, 2024 – Dates Matter
April 20, 2024 – The Power of the Written Word
February 02, 2024 – The Scene of the Crime
December 01, 2023 – Unmasking the Mask
November 24, 2023 – Dad, You are on Your Own
October 28, 2023 – Before and After of Foreclosure Proceedings
October 21, 2023 – So Uncharacteristic of a Buyer
September 30, 2023 – Time Runs Against the Slothful and Careless
September 16, 2023 – There is No Forever
August 26, 2023 – We are Here to Stay
August 14, 2023 – Planning Before and Beyond the Grave (Part 3/3)
August 14, 2023 – Planning Before and Beyond the Grave (Part 2/3)
August 14, 2023 – Planning Before and Beyond the Grave (Part 1/3)
August 14, 2023 – The Lessor’s Rights
June 30, 2023 – The Great Pretenders
June 02, 2023 – The Essence of When
May 20, 2023 – Pay in Full
April 29, 2023 – The Niece Stays
February 24, 2023 – Uncontradicted Presumption

PDI Articles by Atty. Sara Mae

Mawis-Klasen

May 09, 2026 – On the Legal Effect of an Unwritten Sale of Land
March 29, 2025 – Can Stockholders be Held Liable to Pay their Firm’s Unpaid Rent?
September 14, 2024 – On the Case of Expropriated Land
July 13, 2024 – Possession, Not Ownership, is Primary to Forcible Entry Cases
June 26, 2024 – Legal Boundaries of “Assignment” in Sale of Foreclosed Land
June 22, 2024 – The Effects of an Absolutely Simulated Contract
May 25, 2024 – What Cases may the Construction Industry Arbitration Committee take on?
April 20, 2024 – What should a Judgment of Foreclosure Indicate?
March 23, 2024 – City Charter may Prevail over Ancestral Claims to Piece of Land
February 16, 2024 – On Proving Alienable, Disposable Land under a Claim of Imperfect Title
January 20, 2024 – When is One Constructively Notified of Adverse Claims Against his Title? (Part 2/2)
January 12, 2024 – When is One Constructively Notified of Adverse Claims Against his Title? (Part 1/2)
December 23, 2023 – Right to Claim One’s Property Predicated on a Forged Document does Not Prescribe
December 01, 2023 – Can Foreign Banks Acquire Mortgaged Land?
November 18, 2023 – On the Exclusive Authority to Prepare, Sign, and Seal Architectural Documents
October 21, 2023 – Who may File an Action for Quieting of Title
October 21, 2023 – Taxability of Sale of Real Property Classified as Ordinary Asset
September 24, 2023 – Are Condominium Fees Taxable?
September 08, 2023 – Escalation Clauses: Fair or Over-the-Top? (Part 2/2)
September 02, 2023 – Escalation Clauses: Fair or Over-the-Top? (Part 1/2)
August 19, 2023 – Tolerated Stay in Premises Must be Established in an Unlawful Detainer Case
August 11, 2023 – When does Land Become Subject to Private Ownership? (Part 2/2)
July 15, 2023 – When does Land Become Subject to Private Ownership? (Part 1/2)
June 16, 2023 – Building Homes out of Houses for Vulnerable Groups
May 30, 2023 – Shop ’til you Drop… from your Injury: Who is Liable?
April 15, 2023 – On the Government Claiming Properties from a Person who Died Without a Will
April 01, 2023 – On Determining Consequential Damages in Expropriation Cases
December 30, 2022 – When Innocence Prevails Over One’s Title
February 22, 2020 – On Donating Properties
February 08, 2020 – Deconstructing Option and Right of First Refusal
January 25, 2020 – Dealing with the Aftermath of Volcanic Unrest
January 11, 2020 – On Securing Title to Unregistered Land (Part 2/2)
December 21, 2019 – On Securing Title to Unregistered Land (Part 1/2)
December 19, 2019 – 34 Substantive and Procedural Laws on Condominium Units
November 30, 2019 – Understanding Real Property Taxation (Part 2/2)
November 16, 2019 – Understanding Real Property Taxation (Part 1/2)
October 19, 2019 – Warranties Attached to a Contract of Sale
June 15, 2019 – The Curious Case of Nanoy Ilusorio (Part 2/2)
June 01, 2019 – The Curious Case of Nanoy Ilusorio (Part 1/2)
March 16, 2019 – Understanding Condominium Ownership (Part 2/2)
March 02, 2019 – Understanding Condominium Ownership (Part 1/2)
February 23, 2019 – Tiptoeing Through the Tulips of the Netherlands
July 14, 2018 – Understanding Manila Seedling’s Usufructuary Rights
April 21, 2018 – Deconstructing PH Land Classification System
February 03, 2018 – Giving Space for Philippine Agriculture
January 20, 2018 – Accidents Waiting to Happen?
December 30, 2017 – Purchasing Power Over Real Property

Media Interviews

DZMM Teleradyo: “ICC warrant vs Dela Rosa a personal problem, shouldn’t affect Senate impeachment trial: expert” with Dean Mawis (May 12, 2026)

NET25 News and Information – ASPN: “Bakit nga ba importante ang pagpapa-notaryo?” with Atty. Torino (Mar. 17, 2026)

SC Podcast Ep. 109: “Marriage on Trial: Psychological Incapacity – Law not Diagnosis” with Dean Mawis (Mar. 13, 2026)

SC Podcast Ep. 108: “Void or Annulled Marriage? The Effect on Children’s Legitimacy” with Dean Mawis (Mar. 6, 2026)

Bilyonaryo News Channel – At The Forefront: “The Big Picture of the 2025 Bar Exams” with Dean Mawis (Sept. 10, 2025)

One News PH – The Medyo Serious Talk Show: “Nagparinig lang, puwede nang kasuhan?!” with Atty. Torino (Aug. 12, 2025)

SC Podcast Ep. 54: “Substitute Parental Authority” with Dean Mawis (Jan. 24, 2025)

ABS-CBN News – Teleradyo: “SC already ruled husbands can go to jail for marital rape” with Dean Mawis (Aug. 24, 2024)

She Talks Peace Ep.139: “Advancing Family Laws and Women’s Rights in the Philippines” with Dean Mawis (June 30, 2024)

NET25 – ASPN: “Ano ba ang pre-nup at ano ang kahalagahan nito sa mga mag-aasawa?” with Dean Mawis (Feb. 9, 2024)

NET25 – ASPN: “BBM, ini-endorso na ni Pang. Duterte sa pagkapangulo” with Dean Mawis (Mar. 25, 2022)

ABS-CBN News – Headline Pilipinas: “Family law expert: Mga Pinoy hindi pa handa sa same-sex marriage” with Dean Mawis (Oct. 23, 2020)

ANC 24/7 – “Law expert on ABS-CBN franchise limitation issue: It’s important to look at spirit of Constitution” with Dean Mawis (May 28, 2020)

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