Land surveying in the Philippines,
explained straight.
Practical guides on relocation surveys, land titling, Torrens titles, Geodetic Engineers and drone mapping, written so you know exactly what you need before you hire anyone.
Guide to Land Surveying in the Philippines 2026: PRC, DENR and PRS92
Everything you need to know: when a Geodetic Engineer is required, what PD 1529, the DENR and the Registry of Deeds ask for, which documents you need, and how to verify a PRC license.
PRS92: the Philippine coordinate system, explained
Your plan says "PRS92" and an old Luzon 1911 plan does not line up. The official system, and why old plans shift.
Title, tax declaration and survey plan: which one decides?
Three documents describe the same lot and the areas never match. Which proves ownership, which fixes the boundaries, and what to do.
What does a Geodetic Engineer do in the Philippines?
Functions, education, the PRC licensure exam, and why only a licensed GE's signed and sealed plans are accepted by the DENR and the Registry of Deeds. What to know before hiring.
Relocation survey: when do you need one?
Boundary disputes, fencing, encroachment, buying a lot: the situations where relocating your titled boundaries on the ground saves you from far more expensive mistakes.
How land titling surveys work in the Philippines
From tax declaration to Torrens title: free patents under RA 10023, judicial titling under PD 1529, and the approved survey plan every route depends on.
Drone surveying in the Philippines: rules and uses
What UAV mapping can and cannot do, the CAAP rules that govern commercial flights, and why ground control by a licensed Geodetic Engineer makes the difference between a map and a survey.