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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

Rules on Expedited Procedure (A.M. 08-8-7-SC)

Actual basis: Supreme Court Primer Part 1: Applicability Rule I: Applicability RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5(5), Article VIII of the Constitution, the Supreme Court is vested with the power to promulgate