What is Torrens system in the Philippines?

The Philippines uses the Torrens system of land registration. Under this system, a Torrens title is conclusive against third parties, including the government. A holder of a Torrens title in good faith is guaranteed that his/her title is indefeasible, unassailable and imprescriptible.

What are the types of land titles in the Philippines?

The two kinds of land registration are original registration and subsequent registration. Original registration is when an Original Certificate of Title (OCT) has been issued to an owner by the Register of Deeds for the first time.

Which colonizer introduced private land ownership in the Philippines?

Thus “the most significant Spanish innovation concerning property rights was the introduction of the concept of legal title to land, that is private ownership” (Riedinger, 1995). Three hundred years of Spanish colonial rule ended with the Philippine war of Independence in 1896.

What is Cadastral Act?

2259. THE CADASTRAL ACT. SECTION 1. When, in the opinion of the Governor-General (now the President), the public interests require that the title to any lands be settled and adjudicated, he may to this end order the Director of Lands to make a survey and plan thereof.

What is Rice Share Tenancy Act?

ACT NO. 4054. AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF TENANTS (APARCEROS) IN AGRICULTURAL LANDS DEVOTED TO THE PRODUCTION OF RICE AND TO REGULATE THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THEM AND THE LANDLORDS OF SAID LANDS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

How do I know if my land title is clean?

Check for liens and encumbrances. The back page of the title contains annotations (if any) for liens and encumbrances like mortgage, adverse claim, etc. This page must be empty if you’ve been promised a “clean” title.

What is PSU in land survey?

Psu – Private surveys by Private Land Surveyors. Psu – Private surveys by Bureau of Lands Surveyors.