HOW DOES AN APPLICATION FOR LAND REGISTRATION PROCEED?

> Application shall be filed with the RTC of the province or city where the land is situated
> Court shall issue an order setting the date and time of the initial hearing and the public shall be given notice thereof by means of publication, mailing, and posting
> Any person claiming interest may appear and file an opposition, stating all his objections to the application
> The case shall be heard and all conflicting claims of ownership shall be determined by the court
> Once judgment has become final, the court shall issue an order for the issuance of the decree and corresponding certificate of title in favor of the person adjudged as entitled to registration