The State absolutely owns all natural resources, and with the exception of agricultural lands, they cannot be alienated.
Who holds the ownership of the natural resources in the Philippines? Read More »
Public domain lands are classified into agricultural, forest, mineral, and national parks, with only agricultural lands being alienable.
How are lands of the public domain classified under the Constitution? Read More »
Government works are created by public employees as part of their official duties and generally lack copyright.
What constitutes a “work of the Government”? Read More »
Philippine government works generally lack copyright, but commercial exploitation requires prior agency approval and royalties.
Does copyright subsist in works of the Government? Read More »
