Q. A and B both Filipinos, are married. They bought a property but not covered by a title. They migrated to the USA and became American citizens. When they came back for vacation, they filed a petition for registration of the land. Will the petition prosper? (Solved)
1. No, because they are now disqualified to own being aliens;
2. Yes, because it is just a confirmation of imperfect or incomplete title;
3. No, by reason public policy, that land in the Philippines is reserved for the Filipinos;
4. No, in fact the State can even file an escheat proceeding.
- b. Yes, because it is just a confirmation of imperfect or incomplete title;