Agrarian

COURSE SYLLABUSCollege of Law, De Lasalle UniversitySubject:
LAW202M Agrarian Law and Social Legislation G01 (2 units)

Teacher: Atty. Aison S. GarciaSchedule:
Wednesday 1900-2100Room: A1204A.

DESCRIPTION This course will discuss the basic human rights principles of Agrarian Reform,the
economic basis, the Constitutional basis, the major jurisprudence and theimplementing laws
and administrative issuances. There will be a discussionon the procedures and rules of agrarian
and tenancy cases, drafting of contracts that are compliant to agrarian laws and participating in
the currentpolicy discussions. A survey of the different social legislations affecting thebasic
sectors will also be discussed. The method of learning is a combinationof lecture, group work,
research, film viewing and field exposure.

B.COURSE OBJECTIVES1.To be able to know the basic principles of Agrarian Reform Program in
thePhilippines.2.To be able to appreciate the rights of landowners and landless farmersand
tillers.3.To be able to advocate (i.e. cases, legislation, executive policies) theinterests of
landowners and the landless farmers

.C.COURSE TOPICS

Basic Principles of Agrarian Reform and Rural Development

2.Economics and Social Justice
3.Different Agrarian Laws
4.Agricultural Leashold and Tenancy
5.Agrarian Law Implementation (Coverage and Beneficiary Identification)
6.Just Compensation
7.Rights of Landowners (Retention, Protests, Exemption, PreferredBeneficiaries,etc.)
8.Land Conversion
9.Indefeasibility of Agrarian Reform Titles
10.Economic Schemes and Contracts under Agrarian Reform
11.Social Legislations

D.REQUIRED TEXTS AND REFERENCE MATERIALS

The following are required readings:

Laws1.Republic Act No. 1199
2.Republic Act No. 3844
3.Presidential Decree 27

A student must have basic knowledge on the following courses:Prerequisite
Topics1.Constitutional Law 12.Land Titles and Deeds3.Obligations and Contracts
The following are reference materials for enhancement:Reference Materials
1.CARP Impact Assessment by Arsenio Balisacan
2.Eyes Wide Shut by Atty. Gatmaitan
3.Landowners Rights by Atty. Eduardo Hernandez and Atty. Gil Alba
4.www.lis.dar.gov.ph
5.World Bank Report 2008
6.Vermuelen Making the Most Agricultural Investment (IFAD, 2010)E.COURSE REQUIREMENTS
AND GRADINGA.Grading100-99 498-97 3.7596-95 3.594-93 3.2592-91 390-89 2.7588-87 2.586-
85 2.25

84-83 282-81 1.7580-79 1.578-77 1.2576-75 1B.Papers (topics to be assigned)Papers shall be in
Font No. 12 Arial. It must be submitted in Legal Size.Plagiarism will result to a failing grade and
administrative sanctions. C.Film Showing and Field Trip (tentative)At least one film viewing is
required.D.Exams and Recitationsa.Daily oral recitationb.Quizesc.Midterm
Examd.Final ExamF.CLASSROOM RULES1.Attendance. A student with four (4) absences shall be
dropped from thecourse and will get a failing grade. Three (3) tardiness equivalent to one( 1)
absence. Coming in 15 minutes after 7pm is considered tardy.2.Socratic Method of Learning3.No
using of Cellphones during class

4.When reciting, no looking at notes. No coaching.G.TENTATIVE SCHEDULESNote: The Supreme
Court Cases assignment will be added as the classprogresses

Concept of Agrarian ReformMay 29,
June 5Constitution-Art II, Sec 10-Art XIII, Secs 1-2
Social Justice-Calalang vs Williams (G.R. No. 47800)-
Police Power,
Eminent DomainLand Classification and Titling (C.A. 141 andP.D. 1529)
Economical Viability of small landholdings-World Bank Report 2008-Vermuelen Making the Most
AgriculutralInvestment (IFAD, 2010)
Constitutional Issues-Association of Small Landholders of thePhilippines vs. Secretary of
AgrarianReform (G.R. No. 78742)

Agricultural Tenancy June 19RA 1199, as amended by RA 2263-Secs 3, 5(a), 5(b)RA 3844-Secs 4-
38Elements
1.Parties are owner/possessor and tenant
2.Subject is agricultural land
3.Consent
4.Purpose is agricultural production
5.Consideration

6.Personal cultivation-Cases:
o
Cayetano and Tiongson vs CA(G.R. No. L-62626)
o
Caballes vs DAR (G.R. No. 78214)
o
Hilario vs. IAC (G.R. No.
70736)
o
Qua vs CA (G.R. No. 95318) Personal Cultivation
o
Guerrero vs. CA (G.R. No. L-44570) CultivationRight of security of tenure-Cases:
o
Talavera vs CA (G.R. No.
77830)
o
Endaya vs. CA (G.R. No.
88113)
o
Milestone Realty vs CA (G.R.No. 135999) succession
o
Villaviza vs Panganiban (G.R.No. L-19760) Prescriptionof action

Right of pre-emption and redemption-Case: Basbas vs Entena (G.R. No. L-21812)Lawful
Consideration-Case: Tan vs Pollescas (G.R. No. 145568)
Share tenancy, abolition-RA 1199, Sec 4-Cases:
o
Hidalgo vs Hidalgo (G.R. No. L-25326)
o
Guerrero vs. CA (G.R. No. L-44570)Latest A.O. on Leasehold

Agrarian Law Implementation
June 26CoverageLivestock, above 18% undeveloped, DOJ Opinion44 landsBeneficiary
Identification

Inclusion, Exclusion, Disqualification Just Compensation July 3Constitution-Art XIII, Sec 4-
Art III, Sec 9-Cases:
o
Association of Small Landholdersof the Philippines vs. Secretary of Agrarian Reform (G.R. No.
78742)R.A. 6657, as amended-Secs 17-19RA 9700-Sec 7Executive Order No. 228Formula-Cases:
o
LBP vs Rufino (G.R. No. 175644)
o
LBP vs Banal (G.R. No. 143276)
o
LBP vs Celada (G.R. No. 164876)
o
LBP vs Soriano (G.R. No. 180772and 180776)Latest A.O. on Just Compensation Time of taking-
Cases:
o
Apo Fruits vs LBP (G.R. No.164195, 12 October 2010)
o
LBP vs Soriano (G.R. No. 180772and 180776)Retention July 10Constitution-Article XIII, Sec 4R.A.
6657, as amended-Sec 6

LOI 474Cases:-Daez vs CA (G.R. No. 133507)-Heirs of Grio vs CA (G.R. No. 165073)-
Estribillo vs DAR (G.R. No. 159674)-Read Daez in consonance with thefollowing cases:
o
People vs Donato (G.R. No.79269)
o
PNB vs Nepopucemo Productions,Inc. (G.R. No. 139489)A.O. 7,
Series 2011Film Showing Lupang HinarangConversion

July 17
AFMAConversion vs Reclassification
Ros vs DARR.A. 6657, as amended-Section 65Grounds:1.Land ceases to be economically
feasibleand sound for agricultural purposes2.Locality has become urbanized and theland will
have a greater economic valuefor residential, commercial, or industrialpurposesProhibition:
irrigated or irrigable5 year development periodAwarded land:-5 year prohibition-
Investment requirement (10%)-Full paymentCases:-Alarcon vs CA (G.R. No. 152085)-
Province of Camarines Sur vs CA (G.R.No. 103125)-Fortich vs Corona (G.R. No. 131457, 17

November 1998)Cancellation and Indefeasibility of Title July 24R.A. No. 6657, as amended by
R.A. No. 9700-Sec 24Cases:-Heirs of Grio vs CA (G.R. No. 165073)-Estribillo vs DAR (G.R. No.
159674)-Deleste vs LBP (G.R. No. 169913)Economic Schemes July 31Stock Distribution
OptionR.A. No. 6657-Sec 31Case: HLI vs PARC (G.R. No. 171101, 5 July2011 and November
2011)Agribusiness Venture Agreement (AVA)RA 7905,AO 9 series 2006, AO 2 series 2008
SOCIAL LEGISLATION
Aug 7-141.SSS and GSIS Law and Cases2.Forestry Code, Fisheries Code, Urbanand Development
Housing Act,Cooperative Code, Indigeneous PeoplesRights Act

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LAW202M Agrarian Law and Social Legislation G01 (2 units)

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