CAN FOREIGNERS AND FORMER FILIPINOS OWN REAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN PHILIPPINES? ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS?

[@EngrLola]

Good explanations Madam.. I am a former Philippine realtor for over 20years before becoming a USA 🇺🇸 Citizen and I have been warning some foreigners buying real estate in the Philippines the wrong way and not even consulting with the lawyer or realtor. I find them only listening to their girlfriends or boyfriends they met online. I hope they find your video. More power .. Mabuhay 🇵🇭.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Mabuhay! Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments.

[@itoemy1048]

As I know a foreigner cannot own a property in Philippines ( land , house ) resort ) .you need to be married to Filipina or Filipino .

[@jisoenman]

@@itoemy1048 WRONG. Marriage won't give you ownership.

[@alcab4855]

Is a lawyer/realtor the way to go when buying land in the Philippines?

[@2pacquiao]

dami niong alam matulog na kayo antok lang yan!!!

[@philipodell4216]

Cool I'm eligible. I'm former filiIipino citizen and born in Pinas and become a US Citizen 34 years ago I bougth less than 1,000 sqm of land. thank you for making this clear.Now I don't have to worry.

[@Bellajane127]

Did you buy your land while you are still in the US or were you visiting the Philippines when you bought it?

[@J-Tyson558]

You can elect to become a dual citizen and not have to worry about any limitations or restrictions.

[@ionios1144]

@@Bellajane127what’s the difference Bella?

[@TheCreativeChannel]

Very helpful. As a former Filipino, we are still thinking of retiring in our homeland.

[@laurencehyde2168]

Extremely useful and helpful to possibly 1000s of people.Thank you

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@phillipjames1957]

THAT'S WHY THE US IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!! THE US ALLOWS ANY FOREIGNERS TO OWN PROPERTY ON US SOIL

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

Not only in the USA but also in other countries like many countries in Europe as long as one bought it legally!

[@joescheller6680]

US is stupid in that respect allowing foreigner land aquazatiin. Very stupid of them.

[@911jayishsupremacy]

Not rally because this are loop holes. They do have national lwas but neglected because the rich from other countries that are fro corrupt government are buying out the laws. Like Saudis Arabia amd, Chinese and Russian tycoons. America isn’t no longer a country due this factor. Some Foreigners immigrants are able to buy land in America because they live there for 10+ years but those aren’t the ones to worry about it’s the rich tycoons that exploit /steal tax payers money to make large purchase gains to change the state for their agendas. Perfect example California and Hawaii became toxically expensive that locals can’t buy. You see the meaning of gentrifications or you can’t comprehend the issue because you a woke pro foreign hypocrite liberal?

[@Republicunt5555]

Because the USA has too many deserts and tornado valleys to spare and they are hard-selling their alliance, culture, and hegemony. We are not like that.

[@robertodulio817]

Screw the Philippines. I'm a Filipino and my wife who is a US citizen can't own the property even once I passed away.

[@donaldeaves4610]

Thanks!

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Wow 😮. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@thomasgordon1792]

Something I wish the USA would do! No property rights unless you are a US citizen!!! Most other countries do this why don't we?? Also business must be 51% US citizen owned to operate in USA!

[@chaipink5763]

That’s exactly what my hubby said with China buying so much land near critical infrastructures and bases.

[@dogcopweg7696]

Exactly. Write your congressmen and demand this law be put into effect. Fair and equal treatment. The same with the other laws

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

I agree. Houses would be a lot more affordable.

[@teodyd7464]

Absolutely. China are buying US lands in alarming rate. Time to write to your congressman. Pls everyone.

[@flowergirl9300]

Thank you for the clear explanation, I’ve been waiting for someone to have this topic for a long time.

[@APang-gw1du]

Why are these problems (Filipino Citizens, born in the Philippines ) appearing now. There should have been Laws whenever a land is purchased by a Filipino, born in the Philippines or naturalized citizen in another Country ( USA).

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

Thank you for your informative video. Yes, foreigners can own condo units in the Philippines since a condo unit is just a 'sky space' in which the buyer doesn't own land, except as part of the collective corporation to which the foreign buyers will belong to as a minority of the total ownership. While some foreigners who buy condo units may also be intending to live or retire in the country as owners of quota immigrant visas, business visas, investor visas or retirement visas, some will buy condo units for repeat winter visits only. The investor visa doesn't cover the latter as it has other requirements. It can only be hoped that there will be some extra leeway, encouragement and security in the form of a special visa type for repeat visitors who buy condo units for that purpose. All foreigners who buy condos in the Philippines are part of a win-win for buyer and the country.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@mariaelenayamamoto6479]

Thank you for sharing this important information, it helps me understand exactly every detail , you are great this helps me a lot thanks again & Blessings ❤🙇‍♀️🇯🇵/🇵🇭

[@luzcolson8268]

Thank you for a very helpful information, Jocelyn

[@dendenschasingpiesfishandchips]

So pwede pala ako for hereditary property. Thank you for explaining this. And pwede pala ko bumili ng condo.And last option is Natural born for me. Cheers!

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Yes....Thank you for watching.

[@Pausereflectandbreathe]

Thank you so much for this clarification! I’ve been wondering about this issue because my kids middle name didn’t follow the Filipino way since my husband is American and we now live here in the US. It’s good to know. Very informative. ❤️🙏

[@rose-yj2nt]

If you were still a Filipino citizen when you gave birth to your child/children you can apply for late registration of live birth to the nearest Philippines consulate in your area. They are automatically Filipino citizen (if when you gave birth to them, you were still a Filipino citizen). I did that to my children. They have 2 passports now, and they're so proud to go home showing their Philippines passports at the immigration.

[@phanthomwizard9435]

Very informative. Thank you

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@HAMBURGER-s1l]

Great video....this clarifies some of the questions I have regarding this matter. Thx

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@HAMBURGER-s1l]

@@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1 Liked and subscribed! thx again.

[@elviracalapini116]

ANG GANDA NI TYA MAME, MASISIRA ULO NG MGA MEDIA, DADATING ANG EQUATORIAL CELEBRITY QUEEN💖🙏

[@bayareatanders]

You can own property. Condo is real estate property. Only land you cannot own but you can lease land for 25 or 50 years.

[@dmoss2dmoss2]

Very good summary, covers what I have heard and read. The question I have is ,why is the constution so restrictive on land ownership? Also why would any foreign money invest in property development if they only owned 40%, seems like the Philippines is starving its growth?

[@teresitahammond731]

No to imperialism

[@iamjv2k]

If foreigners are allowed to own property in the Philippines, it will be the start of modern day invasion and slavery. We Filipinos will be outcast in our own country. We will become servants to foreigners who own our lands and beaches. Not to brag, but the Philippines is a resort country or a bigger Hawaii but way cheaper. So if foreigners are allowed to own land, the Philippines will be their vacation home while we become thier servants. Foreigners however can own condominium because technically you do not own the land.

[@elizabethfuhr5527]

This is one way to protect the Philippines from being bought and owned by foreigners who want to colonize the Philippines by disguising as buyers of properties. The Philippines is a paradise; any foreigner would want to live and own it.

[@ikealamp53]

No to selling away your own country

[@jrsanti]

@@ikealamp53 the foreign owner is still subject to philippine laws. What selling your own country are you talking about? This is clearly a fear based on ignorance.

[@bobbiemc2759]

I'm glad, and not to worry, I inherited my parents 25 hectares land with my 5 siblings. I am planning to go home planning to get dual citizenship because of my share. Retiring next year and probably stay there...right now, the estate is in form of a Corporation. Currently, The property is rented by DOLE, my siblings and I have equal share of the income. Thanks for the info..

[@felixyongco4420]

Thank you po sa explanation ninyo well appreciated. My great , great grandparents were born, lived and died before the adoption of Philippine Constitution..in 1935. Since then , I am now 74 years old dual citizen and I firmly believed I am lucky more than most. The UNLUCKY PART IS THE NON ATTENDANCE OF TRANSFER OF TITLE ON BEHALF OF MY WIFE'S INHERITANCE .. WE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AND ALL THINGS RUN IN CIRCLE AND MY WIFE DIED NOW AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH OUR MONEY SPENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OVER 13 YEARS . THE TITLE HAS NEVER BEEN TRANSFERRED TO HER OR TO US AND WE SPENT LOTS.. AND LOTS IN HOUSE REBUILDING.. APPROXIMATELY OVER SEVEN MILLION PESOS AND THAT SMART DELAYED FOLLOWING THE CONVOLUTED PROCESS THANK YOU , I AM GOING NEXT MONTH FOR ANOTHER CONVOLUTION OF SOLUTION OR NON .. EXPECTED TO BE TRANSFERRED. AGAIN , NEVER FINISHED. MY WIFE DIED OF WAITING. NOW IT IS MY TURN TO RING THE BELL BECAUSE OF MY MONEY SPENT.. AND I NEED A CLEAR ANSWER.. NOT PENDULUM SOLUTION...OF ALL ACTS.. AGAIN , THANKS AND HOPE MY TWO WEEKS WILL SHED LIGHTS AFTER 13 YEARS OR MORE OF WAITING. SICK OF THE SYSTEM.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Maraming Salamat po. Good luck in getting the title to your property!

[@dianaduchess6429]

Thank u....very informative. I was enlightened by this vlog of urs👍👍Thanks lot

[@bianingdiampoc7746]

Thank you for watching madam ❤️

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@MrRatboo1121]

Thank you for this educational topic. My question is my sister donated her land to me and we are both naturalized US citizen and the property now is in my name, can I still have the right to own the property?

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

@@MrRatboo1121 Yes.

[@MrRatboo1121]

I have another question. The land is in my name and my sister. She told me verbally that she’s not interested in the lot. Both of our names are in the title. What should I do or requirements to transfer to my name.

[@Leticia-bl3zy]

I was born in the Philippines but now I’m British citizen. I bought a piece of land 100 square meters so I don’t have to worry about after watching your video by chance!

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@911jayishsupremacy]

All contrived s Gould have their own national/ constitutional law to prevent monopoly influence/ gentrification. This what destroyed Hawaii and California.

[@sanyuelpuganda3581]

Thank you Ma'am... I am a single foreign national who would like to live here... I would like to own my place and this information has given some insights on what to do...

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@leandrobaluyotjr5181]

Very helpful and educational video/ podcast regarding the subject matter being presented. Thank you so much & more success to your personal and professional endeavors!

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@JoeyPenuela]

Very informative video. Answered most of my questions. I do have one question though, I fall on that 6th exception, can I own lands in 2/3 categories? Say I buy residential land (max whether city or rural), could I also buy commercial lands elsewhere?

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@rubendalupang8292]

There's no such 5hings as ex or former Filipino been to Canada for over 50 years still in my heart,mind and physical appearance are Filipino proud to be Filipinos and always been just say Filipino Canadian or American or what ever

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@lucitamacuto4809]

Thank you for this info. Im a canadian citizen and building small house back home. Now i dont have to worry of everything.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@neilkirkpatrick7478]

Look up how a Usufruct Agreement can be used to grant a foreign national indefinite use of land in which case the foreign national can own all assets built on the land including property... but only for the duration of the Usufruct Agreement

[@deliapanganiban3631]

Thank you so much,big help for me ,i did learned a lot from your vlog.

[@edithco310]

Thank you for your very helpful information Jocelyn. Stay safe and healthy. God bless.

[@raidene3464]

Just watching you mentioning all this important topic so important to know thank you.

[@RonaldoBirador]

If a property is conjugally acquired and owned then one spouse chose to be naturalized abroad, does he /she loses the conjugal ownership of such , and the remaining filipino spouse becomes the sole owner? 13:33 property

[@mariceldb2990]

How about inherited lands by a former Filipino citizen…is there any limitations?

[@lindakhondoker3244]

Thanks for the information which you clearly explained for us to understand.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@ToppsKillz]

Surviving Spouse gets their 50 percent first the other part is given to the children and if no children then to parents who survived, then if no parents to siblings. I know because I am a foreignor and my Filipina Wife passed away.

[@lexjackevans4072]

Thank you ma’am Very clear explanation about the limit how much I would buy.

[@marceloromero8439]

Limit in rural and urban are the same,1hectare=1000 square meters,

[@morganjohnson539]

So, even though I provide 100% of the revenue to purchase land, build the home and install services, I am last in line behind most of my wife's relatives. Yeah, sounds about right for the RPI.

[@peterl545]

Bad idea. The investment will crowd out the locals. Let foreigners lease. Rent vs Buy ratios are already in bubble territory.

[@jasonrex999]

I was under the impression that the lot size in a beach front area like El Nido Palawan would be 5 hectares.

[@Bejust2all]

Can former Filipinos purchase a house n lot? If land acquisition is allowed, it should be presumed that a structure can be built on or come with the land.

[@jimmypesico3274]

Binta kayo s mga foriener darating ang araw wl n lupa pagmamay ari mga pilipino.dami ng foriener ang may ari lupa ng pilipinas. Pwede sana upa n lng para di tayo nawawalan ng lupa

[@1977-i1h]

Pag foreigner ang bumibili at makulit, ang ibigay na presyo ay 50X ng tamang presyo. Pang-aasar o presyong ayaw bentahan.

[@faridfaruqi3077]

Great information with Clarity and Fascinating English

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@milayambao9409]

Thank you so much for sharing this information🙏❤️

[@erlindaerdmann723]

Thanks a lot Madam for your wonderful explanations to everyone.

[@MarilynVlogs]

Thank younfor sharing ,i learned a lot frm your chanel..

[@yhencabigting5400]

This land belongs to Filipinos. Kung magbebenta kayo sa mga foreigners dapat mga condo units Lang. Kung gusto nila ng land like beach resorts, upahan na Lang nila long term pwede nila tayuan ng facilities ayon sa kasunduan ng land owner . Yan ay upang hindi mawalan ng tirahan sa sariling Bayan at Bansa ang mga Filipino.

[@navoajulia5460]

Thank very much for a very helpful information, stay safe and Godbless Always

[@27Lorie]

Thank you for the clear explanation! GOD Bless🙏🏼

[@fanniapulanco7930]

Hindi ako sang-ayon na magkaroon ng property in our country aabusuhin lang tayo ng mga dayuhan hindi tama na dayuhan ang magkakalupa maraming pilipino ang walang lupa.

[@ednadedios5905]

Kaloka ka naman....

[@911jayishsupremacy]

Look what what happened to Hawaii and California all bought by government mafias from Chinese, Mexico, Russians, Japanese.

[@haroldlebreton]

Foreigners can not buy and own land in the Philippines but most Filipinos still don’t have land or can not afford it because there is no investments coming in from outside the Philippines. 😊 trying to protect Philippine land but it can also hurt the poor who got no jobs.

[@911jayishsupremacy]

@@haroldlebreton investment doesn’t have to be from the outside and plus Filipinos know how to make business without foreigners.

[@tinamaxwell922]

😮😮😮

[@melchorapablo6800]

Thank you ma'am for this guidelines, very important information, a must to know when buying and owning block of residentials and owning a limited squares ,commercials,rural or urban etc.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching!

[@andrewmccall4898]

foreigners can own the property in their name(buildings) and land in the wife's name. Sometimes it is better to do a contract for each. Husband can be on the deed of sale, as the owner of the building not on land title.

[@jeanmoralles977]

Foreigners can not own lands in the Philippines. This country is too small for us. We don't want to share it to foreigners.

[@annabelleuyliong8325]

Thank you Ma'am for the information.

[@faithnepomuceno5963]

Hi jocelyn. I would like to clarify what I have understand in your explanation that I can purchase & owned a H & L property. I am a natural born Filipino Citizen and of course previous Filipino citizen when we purchased the property. Presently, I am British and Australian citizen now but residing in Australia. We ( me & my Husband ) bought a house & land sometime 2002 to 2004 and we were still Filipino Citizen at that Time, DOAS was properly signed but the title of the said property still not on our name and it is on progress. The property has been fully paid June 2014. It is legal for me to owned that H & L property, it is only 250 sq meters. I’ll be waiting for your reply. Thank you.

[@josadventures4174]

Good to know these laws of property ownership. What about owning a vehicle? Can a former Filipino buy a vehicle under his or her name? Thanks!

[@wendyapacible3639]

Very informative topics. Thank you very much.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@clazzimodo1932]

Very helpful, thank you so much for making this video. I just have a question I want to ask. Can a former filipino buy more than one urban land provided the lands' total square meters doesn't exceed 1,000 sqm?

[@Aqualastic]

Great content. Question : is buying a farmland considered a commercial purchase with 3 has limitation for ex-Filipinos?

[@rubendalupang8292]

No such things as ex or former Filipinos been to Canada for over 50 years still in my heart,mind and fiscal appearance are still the same proud to be Filipino for life

[@mariegaudfr.5988]

Honestly id rather not to buy or own in the philippines a property very disappointed. We bought a condo and suddenly my agent signed ad Spa which i dont trust at all why? I read a lot of complaint that SPA can do whatever they want on your property or condo whatever ,there is even one person her aunt is her mom spa and she pwan it tobthe bank and now is having big trouble . I read in the philippjnes if we are abroad need of SPA whic is sucks id rather invest my money here in the US .

[@travelwithemyfarid]

thanks for your very helpful information, God bless you.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@edjolivosky6064]

Thank you for providing this important information. God bless.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@aaroncrosse8716]

PHILIPPINES ARE COMING UP WITH THE MONEY MAKING IDEAS TO THESE PROVISIONS !! BUT THE CHINESE HAVE NO RESTRICTIONS !!

[@911jayishsupremacy]

Mexican cartel / mafia are also buying out land/ property. If Filipina allowed that happen then negative drastic change will occur. Perfect example of this open failed state : California and Hawaii.

[@amyv3405]

BINGO! I wonder if Bill Gates acquired half of the Philippines like he's done with India's agricultural lands. Better watch out.

[@candycanerim2592]

Very Clear explaination Mam.Thank u so much.God bless u🙏🙏🙏🙏💓💓💓

[@edithakrieg8177]

Pwede po Malaman I don’t know how to explain .I was born in the Philippines but i give up my Filipino citizenship.I have a german citizenship now .I live in Germany about 25 yrs . My question is .My parents have a land or property.it means I am the a hier for my parents property.Mayroon na po kasulatan na sabi nang Nanay ko po.I mean pagmanahan. If I decided to go back to my country (Philippines)with my half Pilipino son.Kailangan po ba mag apply nang dual citizen or I have to give up my German citizen and back to Pilipino citizenship.what should I do.Sana po matulungan ninyo po ako.Thanks for advanced.

[@Pausereflectandbreathe]

As what I understand with her explanation is you don’t need to give up German citizenship. Mag dual ka na lang. You still own it coz you’re a natural born Filipino. Pati yong anak mo ipa dual para ma acquire din nya ang properties mo kung wala ka na.

[@mb4502]

Thanks for the very clear explanation, great video.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@ElviraMendioro]

Thank you fir the information i don't have to worry now.

[@liahabuoliem1536]

Thank you for t he information. God bless ..

[@johuliganga1368]

I'm a new subscriber. Thanks. It's very informative.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@BD-xw6dv]

Hi atty thanks to your video … so I have a question if you already have a property or buy lands before becoming a us citizen what happened to the acquired properties ??

[@victoriarivas-bx8qo]

Thank you very much for the information. 😊

[@percyscollections3055]

Thanks for the info.♥️God bless🥰

[@rubenjimenez3873]

Thank you Jocelyn. Your great.

[@guyfisher569]

Hello Joselyn. Concerning cell phones bought to the Philippines. Does it matter if the items are new or used? For example my wife has a large family and we usually take many USED , mostly outdated, phones to give to her relatives. As many as a Dozen is usually requested. Is it ok to bring this quantity if they are used, some damaged or broken(to be repaired) to the Philippines? Thank you and we really appreciate your valuable information to travelers!

[@917jjoe]

Can a Foreigner lease a land for 20 or 25 years? ( This way the Filipino wife can't kick him out from the house which is on the land?)

[@Qwedfjcjjs]

No

[@917jjoe]

@@Qwedfjcjjs Just like that? Foreigner with Filipina wife can not lease a land?

[@kitty_s23456]

@@917jjoe a foreigner can lease land for 25 + 25 years (initial 25 then another 25 if he's still alive). However, he cannot lease land from his spouse. So if he leases land, it must be a property not owned by his wife. He can build a house on the leased land. If he passes away, the house will belong to the owner of the land.

[@joselinebaliclic4211]

So I am dual Filam. i bought 5H if agricultural land.what shld Ido

[@doh247]

Be careful Philippines. Don’t let them in the door or it’s all over. Look what happened to Mexico now called Texas

[@teresitatowning8675]

It’s now 2022, it’s about time for the Philippines and the government to open more business for the Philippines to improve. As long as the foreigners pays a tax for any thing that they purchase, that should be good income for the cities or the country !!! And again the same time they ha e to follow the laws and do their business the way the laws should be . The Philippines shouldn’t be alienating other people or foreigners to do business or to purchase any land or property in the Philippines period …. It’s like in the United States , many Pilipinos owned business or homes in the United States period …. It’s about time for the Philippines to do the same !!!

[@911jayishsupremacy]

Exactly look what happened to California and Hawaii all bought out and locals can’t buy a damn property because it’s too high for locals. Those foreigners use cheat money exploited / stolen/ scammed by their people now using that money to buy out the State .

[@aaroncrosse8716]

WHY ARE THE CHINESE CAN OWN ANY LAND IN THE PHILIPPINES WHETHER FILIPINO CHINESE HUH ??

[@Republicunt5555]

Because they are our fellow Asians, they are special to us, they apply for citizenship, and the title of the land is owned by a child or a relative who already acquired citizenship. Most Chinese and other East Asian expats are useful to our economy. They establish legitimate and large-scale manufacturing businesses that create employment. They are not like the usual Westoid expats who are just useless vloggers.

[@Republicunt5555]

They leased, they already applied as citizens, or the lands are under the name of their children or relatives who are already citizens. Another thing, they're Asians not some white people who are supposed to be returning to Europe particularly the Caucasus region.

[@amadabakar8708]

How do I ensure that the Philippines domicile does not deceive the law?

[@anabelleleeb.taylor5809]

Thank you very much. Very informative.

[@nestorportuguez8964]

Well. being a Pilipino born in the Philippines, I have the right to vote and a right from want as long as it is lawful in the Philippines. But my suggestion is let some good foreigners own land but only for residence and not for business. And lawfully follow the law of the government. But if it is only to SPY just to give information to their country, it is different. So we must be aware for it.

[@mildredy]

Good day! How about if the property was purchased prior being naturalized? Will there be problems with the ownership?

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

@@mildredy no.

[@lucymanabat7931]

I hope you explain it in Tagalog because not all naturalized citizens abroad understand English.

[@alcab4855]

That's kind of suspect. All Filipino studied English. English is basically considered a second or third language in the Philippines.

[@kitty_s23456]

@lucy - short story: pag naturalized citizen ka po ng ibang bansa, as a former Filipino pwde ka bumili ng land or magmana ng land pero may limit. Kung may anak ka at di sila dual citizen, di sila pwde magmana ng property/ land mo sa Pinas.

[@kitty_s23456]

@@alcab4855 not all Filipinos who have naturalized in other countries are good at English. Yes, they may speak/ understand it but it depends on their educational level and exposure to English. Some Filipinos have naturalized in countries where English is not the main/ 1st language. They may know/ speak the other language better (example Italian, French, German, Arabic, etc) instead of English. Try to be more understanding.

[@reynaldorealon8484]

What if you are a dual citizen how many hectares of land can you purchase n how many square footage of the house can we purchase.thank you

[@ImagesOfTheWorld]

Terrific information. Thank you. My wife was born in the Philippines but, because she is Chinese, she was not considered natural born but had to be naturalized. Any advice on where we fit in should we plan to retire in the Philippines?.

[@haroldlebreton]

I read once that if you are married to a Filipino and live in the Philippines as a resident for 10 years you can apply for a Philippine citizenship and then you have all the same rights as a born Filipino and can vote in the elections and you can buy and own land as well. Correct me if I am wrong ?

[@alcab4855]

Yep

[@kitty_s23456]

@harold - yes, but you must renounce your original citizenship

[@diditrade]

about the real estate "1935 law": Does it mean it must have been purchased by a foreigner? Or does it mean all real estate purchased by any person can be traded to foreigners. (first part)

[@mariasalvana1026]

Thank you for the information I was born in Phiil but I immigrated in Canada last 1990 and became Canadian citizen. I want to buy condo for retirement.

[@JoeyPenuela]

Also, if I regain or acquire a dual citizenship, would this limitation still apply? Or would I be entitled back my full privileges (no limit on areas or sqm of land) as a Filipino citizen? Note: Im an American citizen but was born and raised in the Philippines.

[@oliviabelandres2281]

Same question

[@PNOYPWR]

Same question. I even have a Philippine Birth certificate issue by PSA(Philippine Statistics Authority).

[@kangaroorun5116]

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[@PNOYPWR]

​​@@kangaroorun5116 Baka wala siyang Alam for sure dahil nagbabasa lang siya at di siya lawyer. Kasi kung lawyer siya ay balak ko siyang i-hired para tulungan Ako. Filipino citizen Ako nang ipanganak Kaya Meron akong Philippine birth certificate pero nang nagkakagulo na dahil inaalis na si Marcos nun ay dinala kami ng American father ko sa U.S Consul sa Manila para makuha namin Ang U.S citizenship namin. Problema Ngayon sa pag-apply ng dual ay hinahanapan kami ng Naturalization certificate at wala Ako nun.

[@zairasofiabunag238]

Sir, hindi po applicable ang dual citizen sa philippines, you should give up one passport only ang required sa pinas.

[@cajillojimenez8902]

if dual dual citizen filipino is there no limit of land area by succesion as heir. thanks

[@mannyb6505]

Thank you for the information. Is there a law regarding properties acquired before becoming a US citizen?

[@nadiedeqinan9415]

Thank you, my question is I bought a property long time ago before my citizenship whats is the rule of that, thanks I hope you can reply.

[@Emrsnp]

Context: naturalized US Citizen with no intention of getting a dual citizenship. Heir to land owned by maternal natural-born Filipina with dual American citizenship. I would like to kindly seek clarification/interpretation of existing Philippine Laws governing *former natural-born Filipinos (e.g. non-dual citizen). 1. I ownership limited to “Condominiums,” but not for single-family homes (ie houses on top of lot/land 2. Does the 1000 square meter maximum only apply to 1 property? For example, can a former Filipino own 2 condominiums and/or houses (on different locations), as long as the cumulative total does not exceed 1000 square meters? 3. Does the 1 Hectare maximum only apply to 1 parcel/lot of land? For example, can a former Filipino own 2 parcels/lots of land (2 different locations), as long as the cumulative total does not exceed hectare?

[@rhp5239]

Real property does not only refer to land. Buildings are also real property. The prohibition is only in ownership of Land.

[@diditrade]

very good explanation and coming to the point thanks. 😉

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@polalabat]

Thanks for a very clear explanation of the various exceptions. I have a question, my wife has obtained dual-citizenship while I kept just my citizenship through naturalization in Canada. I didn’t apply for dual citizenship. Are there favourable provisions in our situation in acquiring land properties in the Philippines? Thanks

[@germanbisdax9841]

God the Father in God the Son Jesus in person & God the Holy Sirit in one God bless you & your family. Thnx for the infos. Shalom.