G.R. No.180086 July 2, 2014 AFP RETIREMENT AND SEPARATION BENEFITS SYSTEM [AFP-RSBS] vs. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,  Ponente: LEONEN, J.: FACTS: AFP-RSBS filed an application for original registration of parcels of land in Silang, Cavite. AFP-RSBS alleged that: These parcels of land were allegedly acquired from Narciso Ambrad, Alberto Tibayan, and Restituto Tibayan on March 13, 1997. That their predecessors-in interest had been in possession of the properties since June 12, 1945. In a decision dated July 28, 2001, the MCTC approved AFP-RSBS’s application for original registration. The ROD was directed to cause the registration of the properties in the name of AFP-RSBS. The Republic moved for the reconsideration of the decision. However, the motion was denied in an order dated February 19, 2003. On March 14, 2003, the Republic appealed the decision and order of the trial court, alleging: improper identification of the properties, noncompliance with SC Administrativ