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Long-Term Land Lease in the Philippines for Foreign Investors: Rules Under RA 12252
Foreign investors may lease private land in the Philippines for up to 99 years under Republic Act No. 12252, subject to registration and investment rules.
UP Tax Exemption: Balancing Public Benefit and Local Revenue
Supreme Court rules UP exempt from real property tax on land leased to Ayala Land under RA 9500, balancing public benefit and local revenue.
Supreme Court Voids 'Right to Top' Clause in Government Asset Sale: Osmeña v. PSALM
The Supreme Court invalidated a 'right to top' provision in a government land lease, reaffirming that competitive public bidding protects public interest.
When Lawyers Draft Illegal Lease Contracts: The Hontanosas Case on Foreign Land Leases
A lawyer who drafts and notarizes lease contracts exceeding legal limits for aliens faces suspension, as the Supreme Court ruled in Kupers v. Hontanosas.
Right of First Refusal in Land Leases: When It Applies and When It Does Not
The Supreme Court clarifies who qualifies for the right of first refusal under P.D. 1517 and the limits of lease protection under B.P. 877.