ON EJECTMENT

Ownership or the right to possess arising from ownership is not at issue in an action for recovery of possession. The parties cannot present evidence to prove ownership or right to legal possession except to prove the nature of the possession when necessary to resolve the issue of physical possession. The same is true when the defendant asserts the absence of title over the property. The absence of title over the contested lot is not a ground for the courts to withhold relief from the parties in an ejectment case.

 

The only question that the courts must resolve in ejectment proceedings is - who is entitled to the physical possession of the premises, that is, to the possession de factoand not to the possession de jure. It does not even matter if a partys title to the property is questionable, or when both parties intruded into public land and their applications to own the land have yet to be approved by the proper government agency. Regardless of the actual condition of the title to the property, the party in peaceable quiet possession shall not be thrown out by a strong hand, violence or terror. Neither is the unlawful withholding of property allowed. Courts will always uphold respect for prior possession.

 

Thus, a party who can prove prior possession can recover such possession even against the owner himself. Whatever may be the character of his possession, if he has in his favor prior possession in time, he has the security that entitles him to remain on the property until a person with a better right lawfully ejects him. To repeat, the only issue that the court has to settle in an ejectment suit is the right to physical possession. (Pajuyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 146364, June 3, 2004, 430 SCRA 492)

 

Internet and Social Media Ethics

We are all aware that internet has taken us to greater heights particularly in terms of making ourselves really very productive in our work or project. Through the internet, we have practically an unlimited access to information in just a matter of seconds. It has helped cut the time for doing research works, and the “cut and paste” process has obviously reduce the period to come up with a report, article or any document that we are preparing for our purposes.

Internet has tremendously widen the horizons for knowledge and there are many things in this world that could now be reached and known. Gone are the days when we had to spend hours, days, months and even years just to gather information.

Among the benefits of internet is the use of social media. It does not only provide information but it has likewise given us the opportunity to communicate in real time, and post anything that we may want others to know. One may ego trip by posting accomplishments, travels, signature items, associations with people, among others. Others would share videos and ideas which may be serious, funny or trivial in nature. Some would go to the extent of expressing their dismay, hatred, anger or displeasure if only it will make them feel better.

There are however certain rules to follow when using the internet or social media, and they are: 

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·       Avoid using foul, vulgar and slanderous language.

·       Be mindful that there are minors browsing the internet.

·       Do not carelessly post offensive materials.

·       Abide by the laws in your area and be aware of copyright laws.

·       Verify the facts and make sure they are correct and the truth.

·       Respect the rights and beliefs of others.

·       Personal, family and organizational feuds, controversies and other similar issues must not be posted unless the same involve public interest and posting is done in good faith and without malice.

·       Do not post or support pornographic and illegal contents. Report them immediately.

  

Your account or domain may be your kingdom in the world wide web. But there is a difference in how you should conduct yourself unlike the monarchs who are absolute rulers. You are expected to make you kingdom clean and wholesome. Do not mess up your own territory or those of others. They may have “liked” or made you a “friend” but that does not mean that you can do violence to such relationship which have established. Do not allow any reason for netizens to hate you.

Bottomline is do not allow garbage to contaminate the mind. Use common sense. Be responsible with and for what you post.

KB@40 Task Force

The Kabataang Barangay Alumni Association Quezon City Chapter Inc. (KBAAQC) led by its President Mayor Herbert M. Bautista will celebrate the 40th Founding Year Anniversary this April 15, 2015. Shown here are KBAAQC Vice-President KBgan Caloy Caliwara and other officers with KB@40 Task Force Chairman KBgan Ver Rubillos and other committee members. All former Quezon City KB Chairmen are advised to coordinate with the Secretariat for details. 

APONPL OFFICERS

The Alpha Phi Omega National Presidents League recently elected its officers. Those elected were Bro. Mama S. Lalanto, Chairman; Bro. Cary Lazo, Vice-Chairman; Bro. Caloy Caliwara, Secretary; and Bro. Marnie Alquiza, Treasurer. Shown in this photo are the past national presidents of Alpha Phi Omega with Bro. Mike Taha, incumbent National President during the APO Solidarity Summit 2915 which the League have organized and held in Makati City. 

Anti-Hazing Symposium

Shown are maritime students from Enverga University in Lucena City who were among the participants coming from various departments, at the recently concluded Anti-Hazing Symposium organized by the Rotary Club of Lucena in cooperation with the Office of Student Affairs. Atty Caliwara was the Guest Speaker, a staunch anti-hazing advocate who spoke not only about the law against hazing but also the evil consequences of campus violence in general. In his audio-visual presentation, instances of hazing were shown and its effects on the victims. With Atty. Caliwara are Lucena Rotary President Ray Romano, Quezon IBP President Jay Salvacion, Quezon IBP Vice-President Boyet Zabella and other local and foreign Rotarians. During the symposium, it was made clear that hazing should not only be regulated but altogether it must be banned and eradicated.

Heroic 44

Often referred as the Fallen 44 yet they never fell. They stood their ground to fight for our country. They were true to themselves and devoted to their duty. They were courageous and sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. They are the Heroic 44. Yes, they deserved to be remembered as the Heroic 44.