Atty. Bryan Villarosa

Title Verification (CTC) in ROD Bacolod

Buying real estate in Bacolod City is a major milestone, whether you are investing in a booming commercial area along Lacson Street or purchasing a residential lot in a growing subdivision. However,

Property Due Diligence in Bacolod City

Buying real estate in Bacolod City is a major financial decision. If unchecked, you may encounter risks such as deadlocks with heirs, void deed of sale, unpaid amelyar, or troublesome encumbrances. Here

Can a Foreigner Own Lands in the Philippines?

As a general rule, foreigners (aliens) are absolutely prohibited from acquiring or owning public and private lands in the Philippines. (SADHWANI vs. SADHWANI, G.R. No. 217365, August 14, 2019, Ang vs. So)

RA 6657 – Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657 AN ACT INSTITUTING A COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INDUSTRIALIZATION, PROVIDING THE MECHANISM FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES CHAPTER I: Preliminary Chapter

CLOA Title: A Complete Guide

A Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) is a document establishing ownership of agricultural land granted or awarded to a qualified agrarian reform beneficiary under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). (Hence,

Rule 111 – Prosecution of Civil Action

RULE 111: PROSECUTION OF CIVIL ACTION SECTION 1. Institution of criminal and civil actions. (a) When a criminal action is instituted, the civil action for the recovery of civil liability arising from