LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Benguet State University (BSU) has warned the public against alleged illegal land sales involving its property in La Trinidad, cautioning prospective buyers that a recent court decision does not transfer ownership of its land reservation to private claimants.

The BSU administration issued the advisory concerning its land reservation in Talingguroy, Wangal, La Trinidad. The properties involved are Lot 2, NGs-CAR-000100, with ARP No. 2010-03-13-02001, and Lot 1-A-1, SWO-1-000792, with ARP No. 2010-03-13-02973.

According to the university, certain individuals have been misinterpreting the 7 April 2026 decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 8 to falsely claim that the lots are privately owned and that BSU no longer holds ownership.

University president Kenneth A. Laruan clarified that the dismissal of the university’s injunction case does not mean private claimants have become the owners of the land.

Although the court decision is final, Laruan said it does not prove or award ownership of the lots to private claimants, and BSU remains the rightful owner.

The university stressed that it has not authorized any person, claimant, broker or agent to sell or dispose of the properties.

BSU advised prospective buyers to verify the status of the properties with the proper government offices and consult a lawyer before making any payment or signing documents.

It also cautioned buyers against relying solely on tax declarations, claims of long-term occupation or ownership, private deeds, statements from sellers or brokers, or the RTC decision when considering a property purchase in the area.

The university said the advisory was issued to protect the public while preserving all legal rights and remedies available to BSU.