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Identify the governing doctrine about Property of Private Ownership and its relation to lands asserted to be part of the public domain. Distinguish acquisition of private ownership by prescription from mere possession or occupancy, stating the required elements and time periods. Facts: A private occupant, Mateo, occupies a coastal parcel with no title. The government later proclaims the parcel as part of a mangrove forest (public domain) not privately owned. Mateo fenced the area, erected a small shelter, openly possessed the parcel for 13 years, and paid some local property taxes on improvements. He now asserts ownership by ordinary acquisitive prescription (possession in the concept of an owner, in good faith, with just title). The government contends the land is public domain and not subject to prescription. Apply the doctrine to Mateo’s facts: is his claim of private ownership by prescription valid? If not, what other avenues could he pursue to secure private ownership?