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In 1955. Ramon and his sister Rosarlo inherited a parcel of land in Albay from their parents. Since Rosarlo was gainfully employed In Manila, she left Ramon alone to possess and cultivate the land. However. Ramon never shared the harvest with Rosario and was even able to sell one-half of the land in 1985 by claiming to be the sole heir of his parents. Having reached retirement age In 1990 Rosarlo returned to the province and upon learning what had transpired, demanded that the remaining half of the land be given to her as her share. Ramon opposed, asserting that he has already acquired ownership of the land by prescription, and that Rosarlo is barred by laches from demanding partition and reconveyance. Decide the conflicting claims. (5%)