Whereas, there are certain large tracts of land the title to which is vested in one person or entity and which have since times immemorial been leased to tenants or occupants;
Whereas, the public order and welfare demand a final and just action on the part of the Government for the solution of the conflicts arising between the owners and tenants: Now, therefore,
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CitationAct No. 2865 Preamble (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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