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Conditional Sales vs. Adverse Claims: Protecting Property Interests in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court in Logarta v. Mangahis distinguishes conditional sales from adverse claims, and the proper registration rules under PD 1529.

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Dealings: How to Register Property Agreements in the Philippines

Learn the difference between voluntary and involuntary dealings under Philippine property law, and why registering a conditional sale as an adverse claim can be a costly mistake.