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The Signatory’s Dilemma: Personal Criminal Liability for Corporate B.P. Blg. 22 Cases and the Notice of Dishonor Requirement

Learn B.P. Blg. 22 rules on corporate check liability, Notice of Dishonor, and defenses for treasurers and presidents facing bounced checks.

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Can Foreign Nationals Inherit Land in the Philippines?

Learn when foreign spouses and foreign-born children may inherit land in the Philippines through hereditary succession under the constitutional ban.

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Foreign Ownership of Condominium Units in the Philippines

Learn how foreigners can own a condo unit with a CCT in the Philippines under the Condominium Act, subject to the strict 40% foreign condominium ownership limit.

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The 99-Year Land Lease Law for Foreign Corporations in the Philippines

Learn how the 99-year land lease Philippines regime under Republic Act No. 12252 supports foreign investors lease rights while avoiding risky land ownership structures.

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The Anti-Dummy Law and Real Estate: Criminal Liability and Forfeiture Risks When a Filipino “Front” Is Used to Buy Land

Anti-Dummy Law risks in Philippine real estate: criminal liability, void contracts, and forfeiture exposure for simulated land purchases via a Filipino front.

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Quieting of Title in the Philippines: Removing Fake Deeds, Invalid Claims, and Expired Liens That Block a Sale or Mortgage

Quieting of title removes a cloud on title from fake deeds and expired liens, clarifies ownership, and supports sale or mortgage through lis pendens.

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