Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 496)
The short title is "The Land Registration Act."
The Court of Land Registration has exclusive jurisdiction over such applications.
Two judges are appointed by the Civil Governor with the advice and consent of the Philippine Commission—one as judge and one as associate judge.
It operates directly on the land and buildings, vesting and establishing title thereto, and is conclusive against all persons except in cases of fraud or as provided by the Act.
Persons claiming to own legal estate in fee simple, persons with power to dispose of such estate, infants through guardians, and corporations by authorized officers may apply, subject to provisos such as consent requirements of mortgagees or spouses.
Notice must be published in two newspapers (one English, one Spanish) of general circulation, mailed to known interested persons, posted on the land and municipal building, and copies mailed where the government has interest.
A petition for review may be filed within one year after the decree's entry, provided no innocent purchaser for value has acquired an interest.
No. No title to registered land in derogation to that of the registered owner shall be acquired by prescription or adverse possession.
The owner's duplicate certificate must be presented with the mortgage deed, and a memorandum of the mortgage is made on the certificate of title and the duplicate.
Such actions may be brought against the Treasurer of the Philippine Archipelago for recovery from the assurance fund, subject to conditions and limitations including a six-year statute of limitations.