Facts: Petitioner filed (2) cases for determination of just compensation against the respondents (Villegas and Heirs of Noel and Sy “Heirs”) before the RTC of Dumaguete City, Branch 32 sitting as
a Special Agrarian Court for the province of Negros Oriental. Respondent Villegas’ property is situated in Hibaiyo, Guihulungan City, Negros Oriental
while the Heirs’ property was in Nangca, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. Both lands are located outside the regular territorial jurisdiction of
RTC Branch 32 of Dumaguete City. RTC Branch 32 dismissed both cases for lack of jurisdiction.