QuestionsQuestions (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2010-25)
DAO No. 2010-25 amends Section 3 of DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-12 by revising the qualifications for applicants seeking issuance of free residential patents under Republic Act No. 10023.
(1) Filipino citizenship; and (2) actual occupation, actual residence, and continuous possession and occupation of the parcel under a bona fide claim of acquisition of ownership for at least ten (10) years prior to the filing of the application.
If there is doubt, the CENRO or land investigator may require proof of citizenship such as a copy of birth certificate, passport, decree or order of naturalization, or certificate of dual citizenship.
No. DAO 2010-25 expressly states there is no age requirement for applicants.
Minor applicants aged below 18 must be duly represented by their legal guardians.
The heirs of a deceased applicant may substitute for the applicant, provided that the heirs themselves possess the required qualifications.
Applicants must show actual occupation, actual residence, and continuous possession and occupation of the parcel subject of the application for at least ten (10) years prior to filing, either by themselves or through their predecessor-in-interest.
Yes. The required actual occupation/residence/continuous possession may be through the applicant or through the applicant’s predecessor-in-interest, as long as the statutory conditions are met.
It refers to a genuine claim by the applicant (or predecessor-in-interest) of ownership over the parcel, not a fraudulent or bad-faith claim.
At least ten (10) years prior to the filing of the application.
Only one application is allowed per applicant.
Section 3 of DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-12 (rules and regulations for issuance of free patents to residential lands under RA 10023).
It shall take effect immediately, as stated in the order.
DAO 2010-25 amends DAO 2010-12, which provides rules and regulations for issuing free residential patents under RA 10023; thus, DAO 2010-25 refines the eligibility qualifications under that framework.
The CENRO or the land investigator concerned has authority to ask for proof of citizenship.