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LEGAL WRITING
PART THREE:
LEGAL FORMS
I. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL ONE-PARTY INSTRUMENT
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF ______) SS.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of _____________, personally appeared
_____________ with Community Tax Certificate No. _____________ issued on _____________ at _____________ (and
Tax Identification No. (T.I.N.) _____________), known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the
foregoing instrument which (he/she) acknowledged to me as (his/her) free and voluntary act and deed, consisting of only
______ (____) page/s, including this page in which this Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by (him/her) and
(his/her) instrumental witnesses on each and every page hereof.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of _____;
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II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DEBT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DEBT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
I, ______________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single / married to ___________________________with

postal address at ___________________________________________________________ witnesseth:
That I am indebted in the sum of________ (amount in words) __________ PESOS (P: 000,000.000), Philippine Currency,
to _____________________ also a Filipino, of legal age, single / married to _____________________________ with
postal address at ______________________________________________.
That I shall pay the sum of __________________ PESOS (P 000,000.00) unto the said _______________________ within
a period of (state the repayment period - days/months/years) from the execution hereof , with interest at the rate of (state
the interest rate in words) ( 0.0 %) percent per year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have affixed my signature hereto this _____ day of ____________, 20__ at
___________________________. at___________________________, Philippines.
_____________________________
(Printed Name Over Signature)
WITNESSES:
________________________ _______________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

_____________________________ ) SS.
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, this ____________day of ________________, personally appeared the following:
Name CTC Number Date/Place Issued
(Name of Debtor) 10000000 January 15, 20__ / Manila
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day, year and place above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No. .......;
Page No. .......;
Book No. .......;
Series of 20__.
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III. ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT
January 1, 20__
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT
Received from Atty. Juan Santos the amount of One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Pesos (P135,000.00) BPI Roxas
Boulevard Manila Branch check # 12345-67890 representing the payment of:
Two (2) months deposit and one (1) month advance
for the lease of condominium unit # 540 Philippine Executive Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
Received by:
Victor Gonzalez
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IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL AND A CORPORATION

CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF______) SS.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of_____________,personally appeared
_____________with Community Tax Certificate No._____________ issued on_____________at____________(and Tax
Identification No. (T.I.N.) _____________), and____________with Community Tax Certificate No. _____________issued
on _____________at____________representing to be the__position in the corporation__of__(name of corporation)__with
Community Tax Certificate No._____________issued on ____________ at _____________(and Tax Identification No.
(T.I.N.)_____________), both known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing
instrument which they acknowledged to me as their free and voluntary act and deed, as well as the free and voluntary
corporate act and deed of the corporation herein represented, consisting of only_____(____) page/s, including this page in
which this Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by them and their instrumental witnesses on each and every page
hereof.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this_____________at _____________, Philippines.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of _____;
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V. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INDIVIDUALS - MULTI-PARTY INSTRUMENT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of _____________, personally appeared the
following persons, with their respective Community Tax Certificates as follows:
Name C.T.C. No. Date / Place Issued
1. ____________ _____________ _____________

2. _____________ _____________ _____________
3. _____________ _____________ _____________
all known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument which they acknowledged
to me to be their free and voluntary act and deed, consisting of only ______ (____) page/s, including this page in which
this Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by them and their instrumental witnesses on each and every page hereof.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;
Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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VI. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INDIVIDUALS TWO-PARTY INSTRUMENT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of _____________, personally appeared
_____________ with Community Tax Certificate No. _____________ issued on _____________ at _____________ (and
Tax Identification No. (T.I.N.) _____________), and _____________ with Community Tax Certificate No. _____________
issued on _____________ at _____________ (and Tax Identification No. (T.I.N.) _____________), both known to me and
to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument which they acknowledged to me to be their
free and voluntary act and deed, consisting of only ______ (____) page/s, including this page in which this
Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by them and their instrumental witnesses on each and every page hereof.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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VII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR AND IN BEHALF OF A CORPORATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of _____________ this __date__ personally
appeared _____________ with Community Tax Certificate No. _____________ issued on _____________ at
_____________ representing to be the __position in the corporation__ of __(name of corporation)__ with Community Tax
Certificate No. _____________ issued on _____________ at _____________ and Tax Identification No. (T.I.N.)
_____________, known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument for and in
behalf of said corporation, and (he/she) acknowledged to me that the same is the free and voluntary corporate act and
deed of __(name of corporation__.
This Instrument consists of only ______ (____) page/s, including this page in which this Acknowledgement is written, duly
signed by _____________ and his instrumental witnesses on each and every page hereof.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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VIII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEBT
DEED OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEBT
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, after being duly
sworn to in accordance with law, witnesseth and declare:
That I am indebted in the sum of _____________ (P_____________), Philippine Currency, to _____________, who is also
of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________.
That I hereby promise and undertake to pay the said indebtedness unto the said _____________ within a period of
_____________ (_____) (months/years/days) from today, in the amount of _____________ (P_____________)
(monthly/daily) every _____________ with interest at the rate of _____________ (_____%) per centum per
(month/annum) until fully paid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____________ in _____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:
_________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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IX. ADVERSE CLAIM FOR DEED OF CONDITIONAL SALE
Republic of the Philippines)

Province of ____________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of _____________)
x---------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF ADVERSE CLAIM
I,_____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after
having been sworn to in accordance with law depose and say:
1. On _____________, I have entered into a Deed of Conditional Sale which was acknowledged on the same date before
Notary Public _____________ of _____________ and entered in his Notarial Register as Doc. No. ______; Page No.
______; Book No. ______, Series of ______.A copy of the said Deed is hereto attached and made an integral part of this
Affidavit;
2. That in the said Deed of Conditional Sale, I was the VENDEE of a certain parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of
Title No. _____________, more particularly described as follows:
(Technical Description of Property)
3.That, because I still have a balance on the purchase price in the amount of P_____________ which is payable within
_____________ (______) (year/months) from the date of signing thereof, it was stipulated in the aforementioned Deed
that title and ownership over the subject property will only be transferred upon full payment of the same;
4. That the VENDOR in the said Deed of Conditional Sale agreed that upon its execution, said Deed shall be annotated in the
Title with the Office of the Register of Deeds of _____________;
5. However, since the said Deed of Conditional Sale per se could not be annotated on the Title with the Office of the
Register of Deeds, I am therefore executing this Affidavit for the purpose of attesting to the truthfulness of the foregoing
allegations and in support of my request for the annotation of an adverse claim over the parcel of land covered by the
Transfer Certificate of Title No. _____________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____________ in the City/Municipality of _____________,
Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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X. ADVERSE CLAIM FOR TRANSFERRED RIGHTS OVER REAL PROPERTY

Province of ________________)S.S.
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF ADVERSE CLAIM
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, after having been
sworn to in accordance with law, depose and say:
That I am one of the heirs of the late _____________.
That a certain _____________ previously entered into a Deed of Conditional Sale with the (Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) or Pag-IBIG) for the purchase of a parcel of land (including the improvements thereon) located at
_____________, more particularly described as follows:
(Technical Description of Property) That on _____________, _____________ executed a (Deed of Transfer of Rights /
Assumption of Obligations) in favor of the late _____________, which document is more particularly identified as Document
No. ______, Page No. ______, Book No. ______, Series of ______ in the Notarial Register of Notary Public _____________
and a copy of which is attached herein.
That in said (Deed of Transfer of Rights / Assumption of Obligations), _____________, for valuable consideration received,
ceded, transferred and conveyed to _____________, his heirs, successors and/or assigns, all his rights, interest and
participation in the purchase of the aforedescribed parcel of land.
That as such, _____________ has since then relinquished all his rights, interest and participation over the aforedescribed
parcel of land in favor of the late _____________ and his heirs.
However, it has come to my knowledge that _____________ is presently claiming to still have an interest over the
aforementioned parcel of land and is attempting to sell or dispose of the same despite the fact that he has already conveyed
all his rights and interests thereon to _____________ and his heirs.
That unless an adverse claim is annotated on the aforedescribed Transfer Certificate of Title, the heirs of _____________
are in danger of being defrauded and deprived of their just and valid right over the aforedescribed parcel of land and, as
such, I am executing this Affidavit in support of my request for the annotation of an adverse claim over the parcel of land
described herein.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____________, in the City / Municipality of _____________,
Philippines.
Affiant
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AFFIDAVIT FOR CANCELLATION OF ENTRIES IN TCT

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x------------x
AFFIDAVIT
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after
having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state, that:
1. That I am the true and registered owner of a certain parcel of land which is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.
_____________, more particularly described as follows:
2. That annotated on said Transfer Certificate of Title No. _____________ are the following entries, to wit:
3.That the effectivity and efficacy of said entries have since expired as shown by the dates thereon and/or were
correspondingly superseded by other entries which are also being caused to be cancelled in view of the fact that the party to
said annotation has registered no opposition to its cancellation.
4. That I am executing this affidavit purposely requesting the Register of Deeds to cause the cancellation of the above-
mentioned entries in the aforementioned Transfer Certificate of Title.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XI. AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF BODY OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Province of ________________)S.S.
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after
being sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state:
1. That I am the registered owner of a certain motor vehicle that is more particularly described as follows:
Make: Motor No.:
Type: Chassis No.:
Series: Plate No.:
2. That the original body type of the said motor vehicle was "____________";
3. That to have more use of the said vehicle in my business, I have decided to change the body type of the said vehicle
from "_____________" to "_____________";
4. That the change of body type is not intended for any illegal or unlawful purpose but solely due to the foregoing reasons;
5. That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of the application for the change
of body type of the above-described motor vehicle on its Certificate of Registration.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XII. AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF COLOR OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x-----------x
AFFIDAVIT
1.That I am the registered owner of a certain motor vehicle that is more particularly described as follows:
Make: Motor No.:

Type: Chassis No:
Color: Plate No.:
2.That the original color of the said motor vehicle was "_____________";
3.That when the paint of the above-described motor vehicle had faded, I had its color repainted to "_____________"such
that the color of the said motor vehicle was changed from "_____________" to "_____________"
4.That said change of color is not intended for any illegal or unlawful purpose but solely due to the foregoing reasons;
5.That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of the application for the change of
color of the above-described motor vehicle on its Certificate of Registration.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XIII. AFFIDAVIT FOR NON-HOLDING OF CORPORATE MEETINGS

Province of ____________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of ____________)
x----------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-HOLDING OF MEETING
That I am the Corporate Secretary of _____________, a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office located at _____________, Philippines;
That as a Corporate Secretary of the said corporation, I called for the annual stockholders' meeting and board of directors'
meeting on _____________ in accordance with the By-Laws of the corporation, but because of lack of quorum due to the
absence of some stockholders and directors, the meeting was not held;
That since there was no quorum, it was decided after a consensus was taken from the stockholders present that the annual
meeting of the stockholders and the organizational meeting of the board of directors for the year ________ be moved or,
transferred to _____________;
That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the fact that no meeting of the stockholders and directors was held on
_____________ and for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission as required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
CORPORATE SECRETARY
(JURAT)
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XIV. AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

Province of_________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of___________
x----------x
AFFIDAVIT
I, _____________,Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow),and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after

being sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am a duly licensed driver with Driver's License No.___________, which is valid until the year________and that I
usually drive a vehicle in bringing my son to school at ____________, which vehicle is specifically described as a
__________with Motor No.____________, Chassis No. ___________and with late No.___________issued by the Land
Transportation Office of the City of Bacolod and is registered in the name of____________,with Certificate of Registration
No.____________issued on____________and with MVMRR No. _____________dated___________;
That on__________at around _______PM, when I brought my son to school and when the said vehicle was parked
at____________, another vehicle, identified as a____________with Plate No. _____________and_____________ in color,
stopped in front of my vehicle to also bring an a student to school;
That after the student who alighted from the said _____________had entered the school gate, the driver of the
said____________, recklessly and impudently, tried to make a U-Turn and hit / bumped my vehicle and that when I
instantaneously blew my horn, the driver of the said ___________quickly accelerated and feloniously fled away in the
direction going to____________;
That as a result of the incident, the _____________I was driving sustained damage in its ____________.
That the said incident was witnessed by many persons, most of whom are also parents of students who were likewise
bringing their children to school, and has been duly documented in the Blotter of the Traffic Division of the ____________.
That upon inquiry with the Security Office of the___________, it was discovered that the said ____________has been
issued a Car Pass by the school upon application of a certain___________, a Grade________student of_____________,
with residence at ____________.
That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of charges for"RECKLESS
IMPRUDENCE" against the driver of the said ____________ or for whatever other action that may be filed against the driver
and/or registered owner of the said vehicle and in support of claims against the insurer for the repair of the damage caused
to the vehicle I was driving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this____________in_____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
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AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH BFAD REQUIREMENTS ON THE USE OF CERTAIN FOOD CHEMICALS

Province of _______________)S.S.
AFFIDAVIT / CERTIFICATION
being duly sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am the __position__ of __name of company__, a (single proprietorship / domestic corporation) registered under the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines, and which is engaged in the Food Processing/Manufacturing Business, particularly in
the manufacture of _____________ food products;
That the said company has been granted a License to Operate by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) under Licence No.
_____________ issued on _____________;
That the company is presently applying for a renewal of its BFAD license (or a new BFAD Licence because of its change of
business address from _____________ to _____________, Philippines);
That I hereby certify that the company is using the following food chemicals: (enumerate and describe the food chemicals
used);
That I hereby certify that we are getting our supply of the said food chemicals from _____________ Laboratory and are
using the same in the accordance with proportions and limitations set by the said Laboratory, which are in compliance with
the requirements of U.S. Pharmacoepia (USP) and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and are using only food grade ingredients;
That I am executing this Affidavit/Certification to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of our application for a
new BFAD license and for whatever other legal purposes it may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XV. AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL OF A MINOR

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x-----------x
JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
We, _____________ and _____________, of legal ages, married, Filipinos, and residents of _____________, Philippines,
with residential telephone no. _____________ and with Tax Identification Nos. (T.I.N.) _____________ and
_____________, respectively, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That we are the parents of _____________ who is of legal age and a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines and a holder
of valid Philippine Passport with No. _____________ and who is going for a trip abroad specifically to _____________ this
_____________;
That we are giving our full consent to our said (son/daughter) to travel abroad or specifically to _____________;
That for this purpose, we have sufficient and adequate financial capacity to support and defray the said travel and do
hereby undertake to finance (his/her) trip abroad from the application fees, airline tickets, board and lodging, pocket money
and such other expenses that (he/she) may incur so that (he/she) would neither be a burden to the state nor at their place
of destination at any time during (his/her) trip abroad;
That there is no criminal case pending in court against (him/her) nor has (he/she) been charged of subversion, rebellion,
insurrection or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude in any court of the Philippines;
That further, _____________ will be accompanied or escorted by (his/her) _____________, _____________ in (his/her)
travel abroad;
That we are hereby giving my full consent to the said _____________ to accompany or escort _____________ in (his/her)
travel abroad;
That we are executing this affidavit to declare the truth of the foregoing facts and for whatever legal purpose it may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XVI. AFFIDAVIT OF CONSOLIDATION OF OWNERSHIP

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x---------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSOLIDATIO OF OWNERSHIP
That in the public auction sale conducted by the (City/Provincial) Sheriff of _____________ on _____________ pursuant to
the provisions of Act 3135 as amended, the undersigned Affiant became the purchaser of a certain foreclosed property with
all its improvements, more particularly described as follows:
That the said Sheriff sold the above-described property with all the improvements and buildings thereon to the undersigned
Affiant as the highest bidder for the sum of _______________________(P__________), Philippine Currency;
That a Certificate of Sale at Public Auction was issued by the said Sheriff in favor of the undersigned Affiant and the same
was duly registered with the office of the Registry of Deeds of _____________ on _____________ as Entry No.
_____________ on the aforementioned title;
That the one (1) year period for redemption has already expired without the Mortgagor or any person in his representation
having exercised their right of redemption over the said property and therefore, the consolidation of title and ownership
over the said property in favor of the undersigned Affiant is proper and in accordance with law;
WHEREFORE, by failure of the Mortgagor to redeem the said property, I am executing this Affidavit for the purpose of
consolidating title and ownership over the above-described property with all improvements and buildings thereon, as
provided for by law, and I hereby request the Office of the Register of Deeds to register the same and issue a new title in
the name of the undersigned Affiant.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XVII. AFFIDAVIT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE CANNIBALIZED VEHICLE

Province of_________________) S.S.
City/Municipality of__________)
x------------x
AFFIDAVIT
I,____________,of legal age, Filipino,(single / married / widow),and a resident of____________, Philippines, after being
sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am the true and registered owner of a certain motor vehicle, more particularly described as follows:
Motor No.:_____________
Chassis No.:_____________
Plate No.:_____________
That I am a duly licensed driver with Professional Driver's License No._______________, which is valid until
______________.
That on _____________, at around_________, I parked the said motor vehicle at____________.
That after an_____________later, when I returned to the said vehicle, I was surprised as I arrived to find
the___________of my motor vehicle stolen and my car vandalized. There were scratches on the front right side of it, with
its paintwork damaged and needs repair.
That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of my claim on the insurance of the
said motor vehicle.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this_____________, the City of___________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XVIII. AFFIDAVIT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE HITTING A POST WHILE BACKING

Province of_________________) S.S.
City/Municipality of___________)
x------------x
AFFIDAVIT
I,____________,Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow),and a resident of__________, Philippines, after being
sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state:
1.That I am a duly licensed driver with Driver's License No._____________covered by DLR No.___________, which is valid
until___________.
2. That on___________, at around_______, I was driving a motor vehicle owned and registered in my name which is more
particularly described as follows:
Make____________ Motor No.:____________
Series:__________ Chassis No.:___________
Body Type:___________ Plate No.:_____________
Year Model:___________ MVRR No.:____________
3. That while I was slowly backing out of the driveway along__________Street,____________,to park my car at the
parking area of___________, the aforementioned vehicle suddenly hit the post of the building from where I was backing
out and as a result the said vehicle sustained damage at its __________;
4. That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the forgoing and in support of the claim against the insurer for
the repair of the damage caused to my vehicle
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this___________in___________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XIX. AFFIDAVIT OF DAMAGE TO WAREHOUSE BUILDING BY FIRE FOR FIRE INSURANCE CLAIM

Province of__________________) S.S.
City/Municipality of____________)
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT
I,____________,of legal age, Filipino,(single / married / widow),and a resident of____________, Philippines, after being
sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am the__position_of__name of company__, a domestic corporation engaged in the distribution of a variety of

commercial products;
That the said company maintains a warehouse for its products at_____________, Philippines;
That sometime on_____________at around______o'clock in the(morning/afternoon/night), a big fire broke out in the said
warehouse which caused damage on its_____________,and destroyed its____________and destroyed / damaged / spoiled
many of the assorted stocks and merchandise stored in the said warehouse;
That the said fire was controlled and put off only about_____hours later by the efforts of the different fire brigades which
responded to our call for assistance;
That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of the company's claim on the fire /
building insurance of the said warehouse / building.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this____________at the City of____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XX. AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH DUE TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT FOR INSURANCE CLAIM

Province of_________________) S.S.
City/Municipality of_____________)
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT
I,____________,legal age, widow and a resident of____________, Philippines, after having been duly sworn to in
accordance with law, do hereby depose and state the following:
That I am the (widow/widower)of____________;
That my (husband/wife) died on_____________because of_____________injuries sustained in a vehicular accident as per

the results of the autopsy conducted by Dr.____________;
That per investigation of the_____________Police Station, my (husband/wife) died as a result of a vehicular accident at
____________ when while he was_____________, he was bumped / hit by a truck coming from the opposite direction;
That my husband was a duly licensed driver at the time of the incident and was carrying Driver's License
No.____________and was riding on a_____________,_____________in color and with Plate No._____________owned by
_____________with Certificate of Registration No._____________;
That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and for whatever legal purposes that this statement
may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hands this_____________, in the City of_____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XXI. AFFIDAVIT OF DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x----------x
DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, Manager of _____________ Corporation, after having been duly sworn to in
accordance with law, hereby depose and state, that:
The said Corporation is the owner of certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows:
That the said aforementioned Transfer Certificate of Title over said property includes and contains all the permanent
improvements and buildings located and situated thereon.
That I execute this Affidavit to attest and declare the truth of the foregoing facts and for whatever legal purposes that this
Affidavit may serve.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XXII. AFFIDAVIT OF DENIAL OF CRIMINAL CASES

Province of _________________)S.S.
x---------x
AFFIDAVIT OF DENIAL
I,_____________, Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow), and as resident of____________, Philippines, having
been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That I am NOT the same person as one____________a.k.a.__________who was charged under I.S. No._____________/
Criminal Case No._____________before the___________for the crime of___________;
That I have never been the subject of any criminal complaint, charge or proceeding before any prosecutor or court;
As such, I am executing this Affidavit to certify or attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and for purpose of denying that I
am the _____________ who is the subject of the aforementioned case and for whatever legal purpose that this Affidavit
may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this__________, in the City of____________, Philippines.
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XXIII. AFFIDAVIT OF DESISTANCE RAPE CASE

Province of_______________)S.S.
x---------x
AFFIDAVIT OF DESISTANCE
I,____________,Filipino, single, with residence__________, under oath allege:
1. That I am the complainant in Criminal Case No.__________for alleged "RAPE" against accused___________, which case
is pending before the Regional Trial Court, Branch______, _____________City, Philippines;
2. That I signed the aforesaid complaint against accused__________against my will, my signature in the complaint having
been obtained thru force, violence and intimidation done to me by my parents;
3. There is no truth to the allegations contained in my sworn statement executed by me against my will
on___________at____________, taken by____________. There was no force, violence or intimidation done against me by
said accused___________. I was not forced by him to submit to his desires. It was all in accordance with my own will,
volition and consent that I went personally to him because we love each other and I agree and consent to live with him as
my husband;
4. I therefore respectfully request that the above-mentioned case filed against said___________be dismissed as in fact I
now withdraw my complaint against him and I further manifest under oath that I am now desisting from testifying against
him in Court or in any other government entity or agency in connection with the said criminal case.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this___________at____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XXIV. AFFIDAVIT OF DESISTANCE THEFT

Province of_________________) S.S.
x------------x
I,__________, of legal ages, Filipino,(single / married / widow), and a resident of ____________, Philippines, after having
been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and say:
That I am the private complainant in the criminal case entitled "____________"; for Theft docketed
as____________before___________Trial Court, Branch _____,__________City, Philippines;
That I found out that the said accused at the time of the incident was not in his right mind and did not know that what he
was doing was wrongful and criminal considering that he was suffering from Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type in acute
exacerbation as certified to by Dr.____________of____________;
That the items taken by the accused, consisting of____________and____________were immediately recovered from him
and their values had been voluntarily reimbursed by the relatives of the said Accused;
In view of the foregoing, I finally manifest that I now completely and absolutely exonerate the accused__________from any
liability in connection with the above-mentioned criminal case and that I am no longer interested, and I hereby desist, in
prosecuting the said criminal case;
That I execute this Affidavit of Desistance so that the above-mentioned criminal case be immediately dismissed and
considered finally closed and the bond posted by the herein accused be released to him;
As such, I am respectfully praying that the aforementioned case against the Accused____________ be dismissed and finally
closed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this____________at__________City, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXV. AFFIDAVIT OF DESISTANCE VIOLATION OF BP 22

Province of _________________) S.S.
x----------x
I,___________, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Bacolod City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law,
hereby depose and say:
1.That I am the private complainant in the Criminal Cases Nos.____________to____________entitled "People of the
Philippines vs._____________"; for Violation of Batas Pambansa Bilang 22 pending before the Municipal Trial Court,
Branch______, ____________City, Philippines.
2.In this regard, the accused___________has already paid in full the amount represented by the checks subject of the
above-mentioned cases, to with:
Criminal Case No.Check No.Amount
3.That in view of the payment in full by the accused, I would like to manifest that I am no longer interested in the
prosecution of the aforementioned criminal cases and I am respectfully requesting the Honorable Public Prosecutor to move
for the dismissal of the aforementioned cases against the accused.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_____________ at___________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XXVI. AFFIDAVIT OF DESISTANCE

CITY OF MANILA ) S.S.
x----------x
I, Juan del la Cruz, of legal age, single, and a resident of # 123 Main St., Malate, Manila, after having duly sworn to in
accordance with law hereby depose and state:
1. I am the complaining witness for Serious Physical Injuries against Jesus Santos in the case entitled "People of the
Philippines versus Jesus Santos", Criminal Case No. 12345, Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch No. 11, City of Manila.
2. After my sober and soul searching assessment and analysis of the incident, I have realized that because I was not
wearing my eyeglasses and it was dark, I cannot point out, without a doubt the accused or any other person/s who inflicted
harm against me.
3. Since I could not state with certainty and without doubt the liability of Jesus Santos, in fairness to him, I am
permanently withdrawing my complaint against him. I clear him of whatever responsibility or liability to me.
4. I hereby inform the City Prosecutor of Manila that I am withdrawing my complaint for Serious Physical Injuries in
Criminal Case No. 12345 entitled "People of the Philippines versus Jesus Santos", Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch No. 11,
City of Manila.
5. I likewise request the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch No. 11, City of Manila to dismiss with prejudice the said
criminal case.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby set my hand this __ day of September 20__ at the City of Manila.
Juan de la Cruz
Complaining Witness
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 22nd day of January 20__ at the City of Manila, Philippines.
Romeo Abad
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AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY DATE OF BIRTH

Province of________________) S.S.
x-----------x
AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY
I,___________, of legal age,(single / married / widow),Filipino and a resident of_____________, Philippines, having been
duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That in my Certificate of Live Birth as recorded in the Office of the Civil Registrar of ____________City,Philippines and
Secondary Student Permanent Record at___________High School, it is stated that I was born on 21 May 1970
at____________, Philippines;
That my relatives, acting on the honest belief that I was born on 21 May 1971, had used 21 May 1971 as my birth date in
all pertinent school records when they processed my enrollment at__________in ____________;
That when I filled up my voter's registration record required by the Commission on Election last___________, I had
inadvertently and erroneously written the date of my birth as 21 May 1971 instead of 21 May 1970;
That I am executing this Affidavit of Discrepancy to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and to explain the discrepancy
in my Certificates of Live Birth,Secondary Student Permanent Record Transcript of Records and Voter Registration Form as
regards to my date of birth;
Further, I am declaring that from this date hereon I would be using my true and correct date of birth of 21 May 1970 in all
my papers, records and other documents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this___________, at___________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXVII. AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY DATE OF MARRIAGE OF PARENTS

Province of__________________) S.S.
x-----------x
I,_____________,of legal age, Filipino,(single / married / widow),and a resident of____________, Philippines having been
That I was born to the spouses____________and ___________on ___________in _____________, Philippines as

evidenced by the Certificate of Live Birth issued by the City Civil Registrar of the City of ____________;
That however, in the said Certificate of Live Birth, the date of marriage of my parents was erroneously written as "May
8,1960" instead of the true and correct date May 28, 1960" as evidenced by the Certificate of Marriage of my parents issued
by the City Civil Registrar of the City of _____________, hereto attached as Annex "A";
That said discrepancy in my Certificate of Live Birth was an error done inadvertently;
That I execute this Affidavit of Discrepancy to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_____________at____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXVIII. AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY MIDDLE NAME

Province of___________________) S.S.
City/Municipality of___________)
x - - - - -- - - - - - x
I,_____________,of legal age, Filipino,(single / married / widow), and a resident of_____________, Philippines, having
That in my Certificate of Live Birth as recorded in the Office of the Civil Registrar of__________City,Philippines, my middle
name was erroneously written as "Crux" instead of my true and correct middle name of "Cruz"
That my true middle name is "CRUZ"; as appearing in the same Certificate of Live as the maiden name of my mother.
That in all pertinent documents which I had used, to include that of my scholastic records (transcript of records), I used my
true and correct middle name of "CRUZ"
That I am executing this Affidavit of Discrepancy to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and to explain the discrepancy
in my Certificates of Live Birth, as regards my true middle name.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this___________, at___________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXIX. AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY SURNAME FAMILY NAME

Province of__________________) S.S.
x - - - -- - - - - - - x
I,JUAN DELA CRUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of____________, Philippines having been duly sworn in
accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That on ____________, I was issued a Philippine Passport with passport number_____________in which my true surname
DELA CRUZ was stated;
That before the expiration of the aforementioned passport on ___________, I had applied with Philippine Embassy
in____________for the issuance of a new passport and on___________,I was issued a new Philippine passport with
passport no.____________;
However, in the said new passport my surname had been erroneously misspelled as "DELA CRU" X
That I execute this Affidavit of Discrepancy to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and to explain the discrepancy in my
Philippine Passport with regards my surname.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this___________,at___________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXX. AFFIDAVIT OF DOCTOR TO ESTABLISH THE BIRTH OF A PERSON FOR LATE REGISTRATION WITH THE
CIVIL REGISTRAR
Form No. 3--Affidavit of Doctor to Establish the Birth of a Person for Late Registration with the Civil Registrar

Province of _______________)S.S.
City/Municipality of ___________)x
AFFIDAVIT
I, Dr. _________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _________, Philippines, having been
That I am a duly-license medical doctor, practicing at _________ (Hospital/Clinic) with Professional License No.
_________issued on ____________at ___________.
That on or about __time__ of __date__, I personally attended to a patient named _____________ in giving birth by
(normal delivery/caesarian section) to a baby (boy/girl) whom they named as _________;
That I execute this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and for any other legal purpose that this Affidavit
may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set our hands this ___________,at ___________, Philippines.
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XXXI. AFFIDAVIT OF ILLEGITIMACY OF CHILD

Province of _________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of ___________)
x------x
AFFIDAVIT OF ILLEGITIMACY
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after having been duly sworn to in
That I am the mother of _____________ who was born on _____________ at the _____________ Hospital,
_____________ City, Philippines.
That as appearing in the records of Office of the Civil Registrar of the City of _____________, Philippines, the father of the
said child is _____________, who is a _____________ citizen.The same is certified by the attached Certificate of Live Birth
of the said child.
That I hereby affirm and attest to the truth of the fact that the father of the above-mentioned child is indeed
_____________.
That I also declare that under the laws of the Philippines or of the _____________, I and _____________ were not
incapacitated to marry each other at the time of the conception or birth of the said child, nor are we incapacitated to marry
each other now or in the future.
That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXXII. AFFIDAVIT OF INTENT AND CONSENT TO ADOPTION OF CHILD

Province of________________)S.S.
x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x
JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF INTENT AND CONSENT
We,___________and__________,both Filipinos, of legal age, married and presently residing at____________, Philippines,
having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
1. That we are the legitimate parents of ____________who was born on____________in___________ Philippines.
2. That we have not, at any time abandoned said minor child.
3. That we are unable to support said child and that believing that it would be for (his/her)own interest and benefit, we,
hereby signify our written intent, freely and voluntarily to have our(son/daughter) ____________be adopted.
4. That we also signify our written consent, freely, willingly and voluntarily to have our son/daughter)____________be
legally adopted by the spouses_________and___________of___________, Philippines in accordance with law.
5. That we are ready and willing, freely and voluntarily to abdicate our parental authority over said child in favor of the
spouses____________and_____________, who are ____and _____years of age, respectively, and who are both possessed
of the necessary civil and legal rights as well as the financial capacity to raise, rear and support said child, after the
adoption proceeding had been instituted and an order of adoption be issued.
6. That we execute this affidavit to declare our intention and consent to the adoption of our (son/daughter)_________as
well as to the truth of the foregoing facts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this____________at"_____________, Philippines.
Affiant Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXXIII. AFFIDAVIT OF LATE REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE CONTRACT

Province of ________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of __________)
x- - - - - - - - - - - x
JOINT AFFIDAVIT
We, _________ and ___________, both Filipinos, of legal ages, and residents of _____________, Philippines, having been
That we know the person of _____________ as the same has been a close acquaintance for a long period of time;
That we know for a fact that _____________ and _____________ were lawfully joined together on _____________ in a
marriage ceremony solemnized by _____________;
That we are likewise aware that the date of marriage appearing in the Certificate of Live Birth issued for their child,
_____________, is not the true and correct one as they have not yet taken each other as husband and wife at the time of
his birth;
That it was discovered but recently when _____________ requested for a copy of their Marriage Contract from the Civil
Registrar that the said document has not yet been registered probably through oversight and so the said Marriage Contract
was only registered last _____________;
As such, we execute this Affidavit to certify or attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and for whatever any and all legal
purposes that this Affidavit may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this _____________, in _____________, Philippines.
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XXXIV. AFFIDAVIT OF LEGITIMATION OF CHILD

Province of _________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of __________)
x------x
JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF LEGITIMATION
We, _____________ and _____________, both Filipinos, of legal age, married and presently residing at _____________,
Philippines, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
1. That we have been legally married to each other on _____________ at a wedding ceremony solemnized by
_____________.A copy of our marriage certificate is attached hereto and made an integral part of this affidavit.
2. That prior to our marriage and outside of wedlock, a child, named _____________, was conceived and born on
_____________ at _____________.
3. That at the time of the conception of said child, we were not disqualified by any impediment to marry each other, and,
therefore, by virtue of our subsequent marriage, the said child is now legitimated by operation of law, particularly Article
177 of the Family Code.
4. That we execute this affidavit to declare the truth of the foregoing facts.
Affiant
JURAT
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XXXV. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS (ATM CARD)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

CITY OF ________ )SS.
X-----------------------------------------X
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, (insert name here), Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of (insert address here), Philippines, after having duly
sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say that:
1. I am the holder of an Automated Teller Machine card number (insert number here) under Account No.
____________ issued by (insert name of bank here);
2. The credit balance of this account is Php ______________ as of _______ , 2006;
3. I lost said ATM on (insert date here) and that I exerted all efforts to locate the same but I could not remember
exactly where I placed/left it and it is considered lost for all legal purposes;
4. The money represented by the balance to the credit of the account is my personal property and that I have no
assignment, transfer or pledge thereof
5. Said ATM Card was not confiscated by any officer of the law or the officers of (name of bank) by reason of any
violation of any law, ordinance, presidential decree or rules and regulation of said bank; and neither was it offered as
collateral for any loan;
6. I am executing this affidavit to attest to the foregoing facts and for the purpose of securing the issuance to me of
a replacement ATM card in lieu of the one that was lost;
7. That I hereby agree to hold the (name of bank) its officers and employees, free and harmless and to indemnify
it/them for any loss that it/they may sustain by issuing another ATM Card;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ______________ in the City of ___________, Philippines.
_______________
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _______________ in the City of ____________ Philippines, affiant having
exhibited to me (his or her) community tax certificate with no. _______________ issued on ______________
at _____________.
Doc. No.____;
Page No.____;
Book No.____;
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AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS (ID)

CITY OF _______ )S.S.
X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -X
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, ___________, Filipino, of legal age, single/married and a resident of __________________________, Philippines, after
having duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say that:
1. I am a holder of a student Identification Card issued by _____________________________ ;
2. I lost said Identification Card on ____________________ and that I exerted all efforts to locate the same but I
could not remember exactly where I placed/left it and it is considered lost for all legal purposes;
3. Said Identification Card was not confiscated by any officer of the law or the officers of (name of school) by reason
of any violation of any law, ordinance, presidential decree or rules and regulation of said university; and neither
was it offered as collateral for any loan;
4. I am executing this affidavit to attest to the foregoing facts;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ______________ in the City of _____________, Philippines.
________________
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _______________ in the City of __________, Philippines, affiant having
exhibited to me his/her community tax certificate with no. __________________ issued on _________________ at
______________ .
Doc. No. ________;

Page No. ________;
Book No.________;
Series of 2006.
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XXXVI. Affidavit of Loss BIR Certificate of Registration

Province of__________________) S.S.
x-----------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I,_____________, Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow),and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after
That I am the ____________of___________, a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of
the Republic of the Philippines.
That being registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue,_____________has been issued a BIR Certificate of Registration;
That sometime in____________, the original copy of the said BIR Certificate of Registration could not be found and that
despite of diligent search and efforts, the same could no longer be found such that I now believe that it is now lost beyond
recovery.
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and for whatever legal purposes that this
may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this _____________at_____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
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XXXVII. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS CELLPHONE SIM CARD

Province of_________________) S.S.
x------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I,____________, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of ____________, Philippines, after being duly sworn in accordance
with law, depose and state:
That I am a regular subscriber / user of a (Smart / Globe / Sun)Mobile SIM Card with No._____________;
That in the afternoon of _____________, I forgot my (O2 / Sony-Ericsson / Motorola / Samsung) cellular phone with the
said SIM Card in it inside my car which I have parked along ____________;
That when I returned to my car at around________, I discovered that my cellular phone was missing together with my said
Mobile SIM Card which was inside the said cellular phone;
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate said cellular phone, I could not find the same such that I now believe that
said is now lost beyond recovery together with the aforesaid SIM Card;
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support of my request /
application for the replacement of the said SIM Card.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this____________at____________, Philippines.
Affiant
JURAT)
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XXXVIII. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS DRIVERS LICENSE ATM CARD ETC DUE TO LOSS OF WALLET
Republicof the Philippines)

Province of____________________) S.S.
x-----------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I,_____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single/married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after
being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That I am an employee of_____________at____________, Philippines and at the same time a duly-licensed driver;
That on____________at around________,while I was at the____________at_____________, I lost my wallet which I

usually place in my back pocket.
That inside the said wallet are my Driver's License and ATM Card issued by_____________ Bank,____________Branch
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate the said wallet and my Driver's License and my ATM Card, I could not find
them such that I now believe that they are now lost beyond recovery
That my Driver's License has not been confiscated by the LTO, Police or other Traffic Enforcers for any traffic violation.
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and to support my application for the
issuance of a new Driver's License and a new ATM Card, in lieu of the ones that were lost.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_____________at_____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XXXIX. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS DRIVERS LICENSE

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x---------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and with residence at _____________, Philippines,
after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That I am a duly-licensed driver in accordance with pertinent Land Transportation laws, rules and regulations, and was
issued a corresponding Driver's License with number _____________ which is valid until _____________;
That sometime last week, said Driver's License was misplaced and got lost.
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate my Driver's License, I could not find the same such that I now believe that
it is now lost beyond recovery;
That said Driver's License has not been confiscated by the LTO, Police or other Traffic Enforcers for any traffic violation.
issuance of a new Driver's License, in lieu of the one that was lost.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XL. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS DTI CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
That I am an Owner of the business name "_____________" which is registered with the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI) pursuant to the provisions of Act 3883, as amended by Act 4147 and RA 863;
That I was issued a Certificate of Business Name Registration on _____________ with No. _____________ which is valid
from _____________ to _____________;
That recently, when we looked for the original copy of the said DTI Certificate Business Name Registration, the same could
not be found and must have been misplaced and that despite of diligent search and efforts, the same could no longer be
found such that I now believe that it is now lost beyond recovery;
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XLI. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS FIREARM

Province of__________________) S.S.
x----------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after being duly sworn in
accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am the true and licensed owner of a one (1) unit _____________ firearm with Serial No. _____________.
That on _____________, after having lunch at home, I was surprised to see our gate open and when I went to close it, I
discovered that my vehicle parked at our garage was also opened;
I then discovered that my belt bag that I had left in the said vehicle was gone and with it are the above-mentioned firearm,
several rounds of ammunition, the original copy of my License to carry the said firearm, some identification cards, and other
important documents;
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate said firearm, my belt bag and its aforementioned contents, I could not find
the same such that I now believe that all the foregoing items were stolen and are now lost beyond recovery.
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XLII. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS LTO LICENSE PLATE

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x---------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
That I am the registered owner of a certain motor vehicle, more particularly described as follows:
Make:_____________
Motor No.:_____________
Chassis No.:_____________
Plate No.:_____________
That on or about _____________, the front license plate of the said vehicle was lost;
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate the said license plate, I could not find the same such that I now believe
that they are now lost beyond recovery.
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and to support the application for the
issuance of a new one in lieu of the one that was lost.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XLIII. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS OFFICIAL RECEIPT OR FOR BAIL BOND

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x----------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after being duly sworn in
That I am defendant in Criminal Case No. _____________ before the _____________ Trial Court, Branch ______,
_____________ City, which is for _____________;
That on _____________ and to secure my provisional liberty in the said criminal case, I posted a Cash Bail Bond in the
amount of _____________ (P_____________) and was issued Official Receipt No. _____________;
As the aforementioned criminal case against me was already dismissed, I looked for the original copy of the said Official
Receipt No. _____________ to get back my cash bail bond;
However, despite diligent search and efforts to locate the said original copy of the said Official Receipt No. _____________,
the same could not be found and must have been misplaced and irretrievably lost, such that I now believe that it is now lost
beyond recovery;
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and in support for my request for the
release of my P_____________ cash bail bond and for whatever legal purposes that this may serve.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XLIV. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS OR CR OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Province of________________) S.S.
x---------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I,_____________, Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow),and a resident of_____________, Philippines, after being
duly sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am the registered owner of a certain motor vehicle, which is more particularly described as follows:
Make:_____________
Series:_____________
Type of Body:_________
Motor No.____________
Chassis No.___________
Yr. Model_____________
Color_____________
Plate No.____________
That as a registered owner, I was issued a Certificate of Registration (C.R.) and an Original Receipt (O.R.) for my
registration for the year_______by the Land Transportation Office of_____________City, Philippines;
That when I was about to register the said motor vehicle for year_________, I could no longer find said Certificate of
Registration and Official Receipt of the said motor vehicle.
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate the said documents, I could no longer find the same such that I believe
that they are now lost beyond recovery.
issuance of new Certificate of Registration and Original Receipt, in lieu of the ones that were lost.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this_____________in the City of___________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XLV. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS ORIGINAL COPY OF BFAD LICENSE

Province of____________________) S.S.
x--------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I,_____________, Filipino, of legal age,(single/married / widow), and a resident of_____________, Philippines, after being
duly sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
That I am the owner of_____________, a company engaged primarily in food processing / manufacturing particularly
of_____________and is duly registered with the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).
That being registered with BFAD, I was issued a BFAD License to Operate LTO No.____________on_____________which is
valid until_____________
That on____________, because we were to add additional products, I have surrendered the original copy of the above-
mentioned BFAD License to Operate with the BFAD office in City of Manila, which copy was duly received by BFAD as shown
by the acknowledgment and signature of_____________of BFAD in the photocopy of the said license.
However, upon verification and inquiry with the said office of the BFAD, the original copy of the said license could not be
found and that despite of diligent search and efforts, the same could no longer be found such that I now believe that it is
now lost beyond recovery.
may serve
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this____________at____________, Philippines.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XLVI. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS PASSBOOK

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x--------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and with residence at _____________, Philippines,
after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That I maintain a Savings Account with S/A No. _____________ with _____________ Bank with a credit balance of
_____________ (P_____________);
That on or about _____________, the Passbook/Certificate of the above-mentioned account, which has always been in my
possession, was lost and its whereabouts cannot be ascertained despite due and diligent search made and undertaken such
that I now believe that the same is lost beyond recovery;
That I now request the _____________ Bank to issue a new Passbook/Certificate in lieu of the lost one and I bind myself to
surrender the lost Passbook/Certificate in the event that the same is found and/or located;
That I bind myself to indemnify _____________ Bank for any loss and damage it may incur by reason of its issuance or
replacement Passbook/Certificate;
That each and every fact herein stated is true and I am willing to testify before any court of justice to substantiate the truth
of each and all the said facts.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XLVII. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS PASSPORT

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, _____________,of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after
having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That on _____________, I was issued a Philippine Passport by the Department of Foreign Affairs in _____________;
That recently I had tried to look for the said passport but the came could not be found;
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate the said passport, I could not find the same such that I now believe that it
is now lost beyond recovery;
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and to support the application for the
issuance of new one in lieu of the one which was lost.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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XLVIII. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS PAWNSHOP TICKET

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x---------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
That sometime on _____________, I pawned my _____________ with Agencia _____________ located at _____________
and for which I was issued Pawn Tickets / Receipt No. _____________.
That sometime on _____________, my wallet that contains the said Pawn Ticket was misplaced and got lost.
That despite diligent search and efforts to locate the said wallet and pawn ticket, I could not find the same such that I now
believe that they are now lost beyond recovery.
As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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XLIX. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS SCHOOL ID

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x-------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married), and a resident of _____________, after being duly sworn in
That as a bona-fide student of _____________, I was issued a Student Identification Card (ID) No. _____________;
That to my surprise, I discovered last _____________ that the said Identification Card could not be found;
As all efforts to find the same proved unrewarding, it is now safe to conclude that recovery of the same is an impossibility;
Thus, I execute this affidavit to establish its loss and to support my application for the issuance of a new Identification Card.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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L. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS

_____________________________ ) S.S.
I, (Name of Affiant)., Filipino, of legal age, residing at (Address of Affiant), after having been sworn in accordance with
law hereby depose and state:
That I am the true and lawful owner of a certain motor vehicle which is more particularly described as follows:
MAKE : MOTOR NO. :
SERIES : SERIAL/CHASSIS NO. :
TYPE OF BODY : PLATE NO. :
YEAR MODEL : FILE NO. :
(Change the declaration below to the actual circumstances)
That sometime in June of this year, I was looking for the original Certificate of Registration of my car but to my
surprise, said Owners original Copy could not found;
That I took pains to look for said Certificate of Registration, but to no avail;
That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and to request from the Land Transportation
Office of Angeles City, a copy of said Certificate of Registration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____ day of _______________. 20___ at
_________________________.
(Name Over Signature of Affiant)
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this ____ day of ______________, 20___ in ___________________ City,
with affiant exhibiting his CTC No. _______________ ,
Issued on ______________________ at _________________________.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Until December 31, 200___
Doc. No. : ________;
Page No. : ________;
Book No. : ________;
Series of 20___.
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LI. AFFIDAVIT OF NON OPERATION

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x--------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-OPERATION
I, the undersigned Corporate Secretary of _____________ Corporation, a domestic corporation duly organized and existing
by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office at _____________, Philippines, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY:
1.That after its incorporation in _____________, the aforesaid corporation has not yet started its operation nor commenced
the transaction of its business until the present date.
2.As such, I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing.
CORPORATE SECRETARY
(JURAT)
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LII. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP OF PERSONAL PROPERTIES FOR CONTRACT OF PLEDGE

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x---------x
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
That I am the true and absolute owner of the following personal properties, to wit:
(Enumerate & Describe Each Property)
That I intend to deliver the said personal properties as a collateral to secure the loan that I am applying for from
_____________;
That I hereby warrant title and ownership over the above-mentioned personal properties and I will defend the possession of
the Pledge from eviction;
That I execute this Affidavit of Ownership to attest to the truth of the aforementioned facts and in support of my application
for a loan and for any other legal purposes that this Affidavit could serve.
Affiant
(JURAT)
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LIII. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP WITH UNDERTAKING

CITY OF ________ )SS.
X-----------------------X
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP WITH UNDERTAKING
I, JUAN DE LA CRUZ, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Pasig City, Philippines after having been duly
sworn to in accordance with law hereby depose and say that:
1. I am the absolute and legal owner of a GSM handset described as follows:
Example:
Make/Model: NOKIA 6630 A. Grey
International Mobile Equipment Identification (IMEI): 354350003717668l
2. On November 21, 2005, I executed an Affidavit of Ownership and Loss with Undertaking and filed the same
with the National Telecommunication Commission to authorize said commission and all CMTS to block the said GSM handset
for the reason that said cellphone was stolen from me by unidentified person/s;
3. However, on January 9, 2006, I was able to retrieve said GSM handset through a common friend;
4. I hereby request/authorize the National Telecommunication Commission and all CMTS carriers to unblock the
said GSM Handset;
5. I hereby undertake to hold free from any responsibility or shall not hold NTC and the above-mentioned
carriers liable for whatever claims, loss or damages or any party may institute by reason of NTCs action to unblock the
afore-mentioned unit;
6. In support of this request and as proof of my ownership of said cellphone unit, I attached hereto a photocopy
of the following documents:
A. Social Security System Identification Card Number ________

B. Professional Drivers License No. ___________
C. Employment Identification Card
D. Police Report
7. I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 13th day of January 2006 at Pasig City, Philippines.
JUAN DELA CRUZ

Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this January 13, 2006 at Pasig City, Philippines, affiant exhibited to me
his Community Tax Certificate No. 1111111 issued at Pasig City on January 13,2006 .
Doc. No. ________;
Page No. ________;
Book No. _______ ;
Series of 2006.
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LIV. AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAL CONSENT FOR CHILD TO APPLY FOR STUDENT DRIVER'S PERMIT

Province of ___________________)S.S.
x------------x
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I,__________, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of ___________, Philippines, having been duly sworn in
That I am the father of___________, who is applying for a Student Driver's Permit at the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
That I am giving my full consent to my said son/daughter in (his/her) application for a Student Driver's Permit;
That there is no criminal case pending in court against(him/her)nor has she been charged of subversion, rebellion or
insurrection in any court of the Philippines;
That I am executing this affidavit to declare the truth of the foregoing facts as to my undertaking to give consent to
my(son/daughter)'s application for Student Driver's Permit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this_________at _____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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LV. AFFIDAVIT
AFFIDAVIT
I, (Insert Name of Affiant) , Filipino citizen, of legal age, single/married to (Insert Name of Spouse if any), and a
resident of (Insert Address of Affiant), after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and say:
1. ...............................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................................
2. ................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
3. ................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
Further Affiant sayeth none.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this ......... day of ..................... , 20__
in ..................................... Philippines.
........................................................................
(Signature of Affiant over Printed Name)
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me this........ day of ........................... 20__,

by ............................................. who exhibited to me his CTC No. ................................... issued
on ................................. at ...........................................
Notary Public
Doc. No. .........:

Page No. .........;
Book No. .........;
Series of 20__.
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LVI. ARTICLES OF PARTNERSHIP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ARTICLES OF PARTNERSHIP
of
__________________________, LTD.
That we, __Co-Partner 1__, (single / married / widow), and __Co-Partner 2__, (single / married / widow), and __Co-
Partner 3__, (single / married / widow), all Filipinos, of legal ages, and residents of _____________, Philippines, have on
this day, covenanted to establish a limited partnership, in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, under
the following terms and conditions:
1. That the name of this Co-Partnership shall be _____________, LTD. and it shall exist for _____________ (_____) years
from the execution of this instrument, with the right of transfer or retirement of any partner provided written notice and
approval are made to and by the others;
2. That the names and addresses of the respective co-partners are as follows:
Name Address
_______________ (General Partner)__________________________
_______________ (Limited Partner)__________________________
_______________ (Limited Partner)__________________________
3. That the initial capital of this Co-Partnership shall be _____________ (P_________), Philippine Currency, broken down,
in contributions, as follows:
Name of Co-Partner Contribution
________________P_____________
________________P_____________
________________P_____________
4. That the purpose(s) for which this partnership is established (is/are) as follows: __________________________;
5.__Co-Partner 1__ shall be designated as the General Manager of the Partnership, who shall perform such acts and enter
into transactions as may be necessary, in the name of the partnership, for the conduct of its business; and who shall
receive a monthly salary of P_____________;
6. That the profits and losses shall be divided among the partners as follows:
Name
_______________ (50%)
_______________ (25%)
_______________ (25%)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this _____________ at _____________, Philippines
(SIGNATURES OF PARTNERS)
_________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LVII. AUTHORITY TO EXAMINE BANK ACCOUNT
The Honorable Commissioner

Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Building, EDSA
Greenhills, Mandaluyong
Metro Manila
Sir:
This is to authorize your office to examine and verify the deposit in the __Name of Bank__ (_____________ Branch) in my
name as Treasurer-in-Trust for __Name of Corporation__, INC. in the amount of __________________________
(P_____________) representing the paid-up capital of the said corporation which is in process of incorporation.
This authority is valid and inspection of said deposit may be made even after the issuance of certificate of incorporation to
the company.
Should the deposit be transferred to another bank prior to or after incorporation, this letter will also serve as authority to
verify and examine the same.
The representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission is also authorized to examine the pertinent books and
records of accounts of the corporation as well as supporting papers to determine the utilization and disbursement of the said
paid-up capital.
Name of Corporation__, INC.
By:
Treasurer-in-trust
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LVIII. BY LAWS NONSTOCK CORPORATION
BY LAWS
OF
____________________, INC.
Article 1
Meetings
Section 1. Annual Meetings- The Annual meetings of the members shall be held at the principal office of the association on
the _____________ of each year.
Section 2. Monthly/Special Meetings - Monthly/Special meetings of the members shall be called every end of the month by
the president of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the members
regarding the activities of the association.
Special meetings may be called as the need thereof arises, by the Board of Trustees or the President or upon petition of 1/3
of the general membership.
Section 3. Notices - Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly and special meetings of the members shall be
given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases,
the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone, or by telegram, if contact
is not possible. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting. No other
business shall be considered at such meeting, except with the consent of all the members present thereat.
Section 4.Waiver of Notice - Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.
Section 5.Quorum- A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of
such quorum may decide any question at the meeting, except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the
affirmative vote of a greater proportion.
Section 6.Order of Business - The order of business at the annual meeting of the members shall be as follows:
Proof of service of the required notice of the meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a
quorum.
Proof of the presence of a quorum.
Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a
majority vote of those present.
Unfinished business.
Report of the President.
Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.
Other matters.
The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of a majority of the members present.
Section 7. Voting Proxy - Members shall be entitled to one vote, and they may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall
be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the Association before the scheduled meeting.
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ARTICLE II
Trustees
Section 1. Board of Trustees - The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its
property controlled by the Board of Trustees.
Section 2.Qualifications - No members shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following
qualifications:
He is not delinquent in the payment of his regular and monthly dues;
He always adheres to the rules and regulations imposed by the Association;
He regularly attends the meetings of the Association;
He actively participates in the projects and activities of the Association.
Section 3. Disqualification of Directors, Trustees or Officers - No member convicted by final judgment of an offense
punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or a violation of this code, committed within five (5) years
prior to the date of his election or appointment, shall qualify as a trustee or officer.
ARTICLE III
Officers
Section 1. Officers - The officers of the association shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and an
Auditor. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices
in a single person.
Section 2. Term of Office of Officers - All officers of the association shall hold office for one year and until their successors
are duly elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IV
Functions and Powers of Officers
Section 1.President - The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association.In addition to duties as such, he
shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and those of the members of the association./p>
He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing
the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve
expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and the
members an annual budget and, from time to time as may be necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the
Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members of each annual meeting, a complete report
of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.
Section 2. Vice-President - The Vice President, if qualified, shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President
during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the board of directors.
Section 3.Secretary - The Secretary shall give all the notices required by the by-laws and keep the minutes of all meeting of
the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees, in a book kept for the purpose.He shall
keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same.He shall have custody of
the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the members' register,
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have charged of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and
work as the Board of Trustees may from time to time assign to him.
Section 4. Treasurer - The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipt and disbursements of the association.He shall
keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate.He
shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member of the Board of
Trustees whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as
Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board
of Trustees.He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees.
Section 5. Auditor - He shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be
provided for by the Board of Trustees.
ARTICLE V
Members
Section 1. Qualifications for Membership - The board shall determine the qualifications of an applicant for membership.
Section 2. Rights of Members - A member shall have the following rights:
To exercise the rights to vote on all matter relating to the affairs of the association;
To be eligible to any elective for appointive office of the association;
To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;
To avail of all the facilities of the association;
To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours.
Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members - A member shall have
the following duties and responsibilities;
To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time;
To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;
To pay membership dues and other assessments of the association.
ARTICLE VI
Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership
Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership, shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
association.
Any member of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the
association.The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges.The affirmative vote
of 1/3 of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member;Provided that where the penalty is
expulsion, the affirmative vote of 2/3 of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.
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ARTICLE VII
Fund
Section 1.Funds - The funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments
of members, gifts, donations or benefits.
Section 2.Fees and Dues - every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fee, pay dues and/or
assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.
Section 3. Disbursements - Withdrawal from the funds of the association, whether by check or any other instrument shall be
signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President.If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other
signatories.
Section 4. Fiscal Year - The fiscal year of the association shall be from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
ARTICLE VIII
Corporate Seal
Section 1. Form - The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the
Board.
ARTICLE IX
Amendments of the By-Laws
Section 1. Amendments - These by-laws, or any provision thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the
members and by a majority vote of the Trustees at any regular or special meeting duly held for the purpose.
Adopted this____________ in the City of _____________, Philippines, by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members
representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.
(SIGNATURES OF ALL MEMBERS)
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LIX. BY LAWS STOCK CORPORATION
BY-LAWS
OF
_____________________, Inc.
ARTICLE I
SUBSCRIPTION, ISSUANCE AND TRANSFER OF SHARES
Section 1. Subscriptions - Subscribers to the capital stock of the corporation shall pay to the corporation the subscription
value or price of the stock in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the Board of Directors. Unpaid
subscriptions shall not earn interest unless determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Certificate - Each stockholder shall be entitled to one or more certificates for such fully paid stock subscription in
his name in the books of the corporation. The certificates shall contain the matters required by law and the Articles of
Incorporation. They shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board of Directors and numbered
consecutively. The certificates, which must be issued in consecutive order, shall bear the signature of the President,
mutually countersigned by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary, and sealed with the corporate seal.
Section 3. Transfer of Shares - Subject to the restrictions, terms and conditions contained in the Articles of Incorporation,
shares may be transferred, sold, ceded, assigned or pledged by delivery of the certificates duly endorsed by the
stockholder, his attorney-in-fact, or other legally authorized person. The transfer shall be valid and binding on the
corporation only upon record thereof in the books of the corporation, cancellation of the certificate surrendered to the
Secretary, and issuance of a new certificate to the transferee.
No shares of stock against which the corporation holds unpaid claim shall be transferable in the books of the corporation.
All certificates surrendered for transfer shall be stamped "Canceled"on the face thereof, together with the date of
cancellation, and attached to the corresponding stub with the certificate book.
Section 4. Lost Certificates - In case any certificate for the capital stock of the corporation is lost, stolen, or destroyed, a
new certificate may be issued in lieu thereof in accordance with the procedure prescribed under Section 73 of the
Corporation Code
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
Section 1. Regular Meetings - The regular meetings of stockholders, for the purpose of electing directors and for the
transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting, shall be held at the principal office on the
_____________ of each year, if a legal holiday, then on the following day.
Section 2. Special Meeting - The special meetings of stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, may at any time be called
by any of the following: (a) Board of Directors, at its own instance, or at the written request of stockholders representing a
majority of the outstanding capital stock, (b) President.
Section 3. Place of Meeting - Stockholders' meetings, whether regular or special, shall be held in the principal office of the
corporation or at any place designated by the Board of Directors in the city or municipality where the principal office of the
corporation is located.
Section 4. Notice of Meeting - Notices for regular or special meetings of stockholders may be sent by the Secretary by
personal delivery or by mail at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the meeting to each stockholder of record at his last
known post office address or by publication in a newspaper of general circulation. The notice shall state the place, date and
hour of the meeting, and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. In case of special meetings, only matters
stated in the notice can be subject of motions or deliberations at such meeting.
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When the meeting of stockholders is adjourned to another time or place, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of the
adjourned meeting if the time and place to which the meeting is adjourned are announced at the meeting at which the
adjournment is taken. At the reconvened meeting, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted on the
original date of the meeting.
Section 5. Quorum - Unless otherwise provided by law, in all regular or special meeting of stockholders, a majority of the
outstanding capital stock must be present or represented in order to constitute a quorum. If no quorum is constituted, the
meeting shall be adjourned until the requisite amount of stock shall be present.
Section 6. Conduct of Meeting - Meeting of the stockholders shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or in his
absence, the President, or if none of the foregoing is in office and present and acting, by a chairman to be chosen by the
stockholders. The Secretary shall act as Secretary of every meeting, but if not present, the chairman of the meeting shall
appoint a secretary of the meeting. The chairman of the meeting may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without
notice other than announced at the meeting.
Section 7. Manner of Voting - At all meetings of stockholders, a stockholder may vote in person or by proxy executed in
writing by the stockholder or his duly authorized attorney-in-fact. Unless otherwise provided in the proxy, it shall be valid
only for the meeting at which it has been presented to the Secretary.
All proxies must be in the hands of the Secretary before the time set for the meeting. Such proxies filed with the Secretary
may be revoked by the stockholders either in an instrument in writing duly presented and recorded with the Secretary prior
to a scheduled meeting or by their personal presence at the meeting.
Section 8. Closing of Transfer Books of Fixing of Record Date - For the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to
notice of, or to vote at, any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof or to receive payment of any dividend, or
of making a determination of stockholders for any proper purpose, the Board of Directors may provide that the stock and
transfer books be closed for a stated period, but not to exceed, in any case, twenty (20) days. If the stock and transfer
books be closed for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of, or to vote at, a meeting of stockholders,
such books shall be closed for at least ten (10) working days immediately preceding such meeting. In lieu of closing the
stock and transfer books, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date which shall in no case be
more than twenty (20) days prior to the date on which the particular action requiring such determination of stockholders is
to be taken, except in instance where applicable rules and regulations provided otherwise.
ARTICLE III
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Powers of the Board - Unless otherwise provided by law, the corporate powers of the corporation shall be
exercised, all business conducted and all property of the corporation controlled and held by the Board of Directors to be
elected by and from among the stockholders. Without prejudice to such general powers and such other powers as may be
granted by law, the Board of Directors shall have the following express powers:
a) From time to time, to make and change rules and regulations not inconsistent with these by-laws for the management of
the corporation's business and affairs;
b) To purchase, receive, take or otherwise acquire in any lawful manner, for and in the name of the corporation, any and all
properties, rights, interest or privileges, including securities and bonds of other corporations, as the transaction of the
business of the corporation may reasonably or necessarily require, for such consideration and upon such terms and
conditions as the Board may deem proper or convenient;
c) To invest the funds of the corporation in another corporation or business or for any other purposes other than those for
which the corporation was organized, whenever in the judgment of the Board of Directors the interests of the corporation
would thereby be promoted, subject to such stockholders' approval as may be required by law;
d) To incur such indebtedness as the Board may deem necessary and, for such purpose, to make and issue evidence of such
indebtedness including, without limitation, notes, deeds of trust, instruments, bonds, debentures, or securities, subject to
such stockholders' approval as may be required by law, and/or pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber all or part of the
properties and rights of the corporation; provided that the borrowing shall be sourced from not more than nineteen (19)
lenders;
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e) To guarantee and secure payment of, for and in behalf of the obligations of other corporations or entities in which it has
lawful interest;
f) To make provisions for the discharge of the obligations of the corporation as they mature, including payment for any
property, or in stocks, bonds, debentures, or other securities of the corporation lawfully issued for the purpose;
g) To sell, lease, exchange, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any property, real or personal, belonging to the
corporation whenever in the Board's judgment, the corporation's interest would thereby be promoted;
h) To establish pension, retirement, bonus, profit- sharing, or other types of incentives or compensation plans for the
employees, including officers and directors of the corporation and to determine the persons to participate in any such plans
and the amount of their respective participation;
i) To prosecute, maintain, defend, compromise or abandon any lawsuit in which the corporation or its officers are either
plaintiffs or defendants in connection with the business of the corporation, and likewise, to grant installments for the
payments or settlement of whatsoever debts are payable to the corporation;
j) To delegate, from time to time, any of the powers of the Board which may lawfully be delegated in the course of the
current business or businesses of the corporation to any standing or special committee or to any officer or agent and to
appoint any persons to be agents of the corporation with such powers (including the power to sub-delegate), and upon such
terms, as may be deemed fit;
k) To implement these by-laws and to act on any matter not covered by these by-laws provided such matter does not
require the approval or consent of the stockholders under any existing law, rules or regulation.
Section 2. Election and Term - The Board of Directors shall be elected during each regular meeting of stockholders and shall
hold office for one (1) year and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 3. Vacancies - Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors other than by removal by the stockholders or by
expiration of term, may be filled by the vote of at least a majority of the remaining directors, if still constituting a quorum;
otherwise, the vacancy must be filled by the stockholders at a regular or at any special meeting of stockholders called for
the purpose. A director so elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected only for the unexpired term of his predecessor in office.
Any directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of directors shall be filled only by an election at a
regular or at a special meeting of stockholders duly called for the purpose, or in the same meeting authorizing the increase
of directors if so stated in the notice of the meeting.
The vacancy resulting from the removal of a director by the stockholders in the manner provided by law may be filed by
election at the same meeting of stockholders without further notice, or at any regular or at any special meeting of
stockholders called for the purpose, after giving notice as prescribed in this by-laws.
Section 4. Meetings - Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held once every quarter of the year on such dates
and at such times and places as the Chairman of the Board, or in his absence, the President, or upon the request of a
majority of the directors and shall be held at such places as may be designated in the notice.
Section 5. Notice - Notice of the regular or special meeting of the Board specifying the date, time and place of the meeting,
shall be communicated by the Secretary to each director personally, or by telephone, telex, telegram, facsimile or by
written or oral message. A director may waive this requirement, either expressly or impliedly.
Section 6. Quorum - A majority of the number of directors as fixed in the Articles of Incorporation shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of corporate business and every decision of at least a majority of the directors present at a meeting at
which there is a quorum shall be valid as a corporate act, except for the election of officers which shall require the vote of a
majority of all the members of the Board.
Section 7. Conduct of the Meetings - Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the
Board, or in his absence, the President or if none of the foregoing is in office and present and a?ting, by any other director
chosen by the Board. The Secre4ary shall act as secretary of every meeting, if not present, the Chairman of the meeting
shall appoint a secretary of the meeting.
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Section 8. Compensation - By resolution of the Board, each director shall receive a reasonable per diem allowance for the
attendance at each meeting of the Board. As compensation, the Board shall receive and allocate an amount of not more
than ten percent (10%) of the net income before income tax of the corporation during the preceding year. Such
compensation shall be determined and apportioned among the directors in such manner as the Board may deem proper,
subject to the approval of stockholders representing at least a majority of the outstanding capital stock at a regular or
special meeting of the stockholders.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election/Appointment - Immediately after their election, the Board of Directors shall formally organize by electing
the Chairman, the President, one or more Vice- President, the Treasurer, and the Secretary, at said meeting.
The Board may, from time to time, appoint such other officers as it may determine to be necessary or proper. Any two (2)
or more positions may be held concurrently by the same person, except that no one shall act as President and Treasurer or
Secretary at the same time.
Section 2. Chairman of the Board - The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at the meetings of the directors
and the stockholders. He shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors may assign to
him.
Section 3. President - The President, who shall be a director, shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and shall
also have administration and direction of the day-to-day business affairs of the corporation. He shall exercise the following
functions:
a) To preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders in the absence of the Chairman of the Board
of Directors;
b) To initiate and develop corporate objectives and policies and formulate long range projects, plans and programs for the
approval of the Board of Directors, including those for executive training, development and compensation;
c) To have general supervision and management of the business affairs and property of the corporation;
d) To ensure that the administrative and operational policies of the corporation are carried out under his supervision and
control;
e) Subject to guidelines prescribed by law, to appoint remove, suspend or discipline employees of the corporation, prescribe
their duties and determine their salaries;
f) To oversee the preparation of the budgets and the statement of accounts of the corporation;
g) To prepare such statements and reports of the corporation as may be required of him by law;
h) To represent the corporation at all functions and proceedings;
i) To execute on behalf of the corporation all contracts, agreements and other instruments affecting the interests of the
corporation which require the approval of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise directed by the Board of Directors;
j) To make reports to the Board of Directors and stockholders;
k) To sign certificates of stock;
l) To perform such other duties as are incident to his office or are entrusted to him by the Board of Directors;
The President may assign the exercise or performance of any of the foregoing powers, duties and functions to any other
officer(s), subject always to his supervision and control.
Section 4. The Vice-President(s) - If one or more Vice- Presidents are appointed, he/they shall have such powers and shall
perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/them by the Board of Directors or by the President.
Section 5. The Secretary - The Secretary must be a resident and a citizen of the Philippines. He shall be the custodian of
and shall maintain the corporate books and record and shall be the recorder of the corporation's formal actions and
transactions. He shall have the following specific powers and duties:
a) To record or see to the proper recording of the minutes and transactions of all meetings of the directors and the
stockholders and to maintain minute books of such meetings in the form and manner required by law;
b) To keep or cause to be kept record books showing the details required by law with respect to the stock certificates of the
corporation, including ledgers and transfer books showing all shares of the corporation subscribed, issued and transferred;
c) To keep the corporate seal and affix it to all papers and documents requiring a seal, and to attest by his signature all
corporate documents requiring the same;
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d) To attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the corporation required by law or these by-laws to be given;
e) To certify to such corporate acts, countersign corporate documents or certificates, and make reports or statements as
may be required of him by law or by government rules and regulations;
f) To act as the inspector of the election of directors and, as such, to determine the number of shares of stock outstanding
and entitled to vote, the shares of stock represented at the meeting, the evidence of a quorum, the validity and effect of
proxies, and to receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection
with the right to vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result, and do such acts as are proper
to conduct the election or vote. The Secretary may assign the exercise or performance of any or all the foregoing duties,
powers and functions to any other person or persons, subject always to his supervision and control;
g) To perform such other duties as incident to his office or as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the
President.
Section 6. Treasurer - The Treasurer of the corporation shall be its chief fiscal officer and the custodian of its funds,
securities and property. The Treasurer shall have the following duties:
a) To keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in the books of the corporation;
b) To have custody of, and be responsible for, all the funds, securities and bonds of the corporation;
c) To deposit in the name and to the credit of the corporation, in such bank as may be designated from time to time by the
Board of Directors, all the moneys, funds, securities, bonds and similar valuable effects belonging to the corporation which
may come under his control;
d) To render an annual statement showing the financial condition of the corporation and such other financial reports as the
Board of Directors, the Chairman, or the President, may, from time to time require;
e) To prepare such financial reports, statements, certifications and other documents which may, from time to time, be
required by government rules and regulations and to submit the same to the proper government agencies;
f) To exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the President.
Section 7. Term of Office - The term of office of all officers shall be for a period of one (1) year and until their successors
are duly elected and qualified. Such officers may however be sooner removed for cause.
Section 8. Vacancies - If any position of the officers becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, disqualification or for
any other cause, the Board of Directors by majority vote may elect a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term.
Section 9. Compensation - The by-laws officers shall receive such remuneration as the Board of Directors may determine.
All other officers shall receive such remuneration as the Board of Directors may determine upon recommendation of the
President. A director shall not be precluded from serving the corporation in any other capacity as an officer, agent, or
otherwise, and receiving compensation therefor.
ARTICLE V
OFFICE
Section 1. Office - The principal office of the corporation shall be located at the place stated in Article III of the Articles of
Incorporation. The corporation may have such other branch offices, either within or outside the Philippines, as the Board of
Directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may, from time to time require.
ARTICLE VI
AUDIT OF BOOKS, FISCAL YEAR AND DIVIDENDS
Section 1. External Auditors - At the regular stockholders' meeting, the external auditor or auditors of the corporation for
the ensuing year shall be appointed. The external auditor or auditors shall examine, verify and report on the earnings and
expenses of the corporation and shall certify the remuneration of the external auditor or auditors as determined by the
Board of Directors.
Section 2. Fiscal Year - The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of
December of each year.
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Section 3. Dividends - Dividends shall be declared and paid out of the unrestricted retained earnings which shall be payable
in cash, property or stock to all stockholders on the basis of outstanding stock held by them, as often and at such times as
the Board of Directors may determine and in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendments - This by-laws may be amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the
Board of Directors and the stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding capital stock at any stockholders'
meeting called for the purpose. However, the power to amend, modify, repeal or adopt new by-laws may be delegated to
the Board of Directors by the affirmative vote of stockholders representing not less than two-thirds of the outstanding
capital stock; provided, however, that any such delegation of powers to the Board of Directors to amend, repeal or adopt
new by-laws may be revoked only by the vote of the stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding capital stock
at a regular or special meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
SEAL
Section 1. Form and Inscriptions - The corporate seal shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX
ADOPTION CLAUSE
The foregoing by-laws was adopted by all the stockholders of the corporation on _____________ at the principal office of
the corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned incorporators present at said meeting and voting thereat in favor of the
adoption of said by-laws, have hereunto subscribed our names this _____________ at _____________ City, Philippines.
(SIGNATURES OF ALL INCORPORATORS)
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LX. CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS INCREASING THE

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK
OF
____________________, INC.
That we the undersigned, the Chairman and the Secretary of the stockholders' meeting and the majority members of the
Board of Directors of __________________________, INC., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the
laws of the Philippines with principal office at _____________, Philippines, do hereby CERTIFY:
1. That at the meeting of the stockholders of the said corporation held in accordance with Section 38 of the Corporation
Code, B.P. Blg. 68, at its principal office on _____________ at which meeting stockholders representing at least two-thirds
(2/3) of the outstanding capital stock were present in person or by proxy, the stockholders present by unanimous vote
approved the increase of the corporation's authorized capital stock from __________________________
(P_____________) divided into __________________________ (_____________) shares with a par value of
_____________ (P_________) per share to __________________________ (P_____________) divided into
__________________________ (_____________) shares with a par value of _____________ (P_________) per share;
2. That the aforesaid increase in the authorized capital stock was likewise approved by at least majority of the directors at a
meeting held on _____________ at the principal office of the corporation;
3. That of the increase of capital stock of __________________________ (P_____________) - common shares, the
amount of __________________________ (P_____________) worth of shares has been actually subscribed by the
following subscribers and of the said subscription, the amount of __________________________ (P_____________) has
been actually paid as follows:
Name of Subscribed No. of Shares Amount Subscribed Amount Paid-up
4. That the actual indebtedness of the corporation as of date of stockholders' meeting amount to
__________________________ (P-_____________);
5. That no bonded indebtedness has been incurred, created or increased as of date of stockholders' meeting.
(SIGNATURES OF STOCKHOLDERS)
COUNTERSIGNED:
(Chairman at the Stockholders' Meeting)
(Secretary at the Stockholders' Meeting)
(JURAT)
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LXI. CHATTEL MORTGAGE WITHOUT SEPARATE PROMISSORY NOTE
CHATTEL MORTGAGE
This Chattel Mortgage, made by and between:
_____________, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines (hereinafter known
as the MORTGAGOR);
- and
as the MORTGAGEE);
WITNESSETH; That:
The MORTGAGOR is indebted unto the MORT-GAGEE in the sum of _____________ (P__________), Philippine Currency,
receipt of which is acknowledged by the MORTGAGOR upon the signing of this instrument, payable to the order of the
MORGAGEE without need of prior demand or notice within a period of _____________ (years/months/weeks/days), at
_____________ (P__________) (monthly/weekly/daily) starting on _____________ and on every _____________
thereafter until fully paid, with interest thereon at the rate of _____________ (______%) percent per (month/annum).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and consideration of the afore-mentioned indebtedness, and to assure the performance of said
obligation to pay, the MORTGAGOR hereby conveys by way of CHATTEL MORTGAGE unto the MORTGAGEE, (his/her) heirs,
successors and as signs, the following personal property now in the possession of said MORTGAGOR:
(Description of the Subject Personal Property)
That it is the condition of this Mortgage that should the MORTGAGOR perform the obligation to pay the afore-cited
indebtedness of _____________ together with accrued interest thereon, within the agreed term, this Chattel Mortgage shall
be discharged and shall at once become null and void and of no effect whatsoever, otherwise, it shall subsist and remain in
full force and effect and be subject to foreclosure in the manner and form prescribed by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have have hereunto set their hands, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
MORTGAGOR MORTGAGEE
With my Marital Conformity:

Mortgagor's Spouse

_________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
Affidavit of Good faith

We, the undersigned MORTGAGOR and MORTGAGEE hereby jointly and severally swear that we executed the foregoing
Chattel Mortgage in order to secure the indebtedness therein cited and for no other purpose or purposes contrary to law.
MORTGAGOR MORTGAGEE
(JURAT)
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LXII. CHATTEL MORTGAGE

CHATTEL MORTGAGE
I, (Name of Mortgagor) of legal age, single/married to____________________ with postal address at

_____________________________hereinafter known as the MORTGAGOR, and _________________________________
of legal age, single/married to ______________________ with postal address at
_______________________________ hereinafter known as the MORTGAGEE, witnesseth:
That the MORTGAGOR is indebted unto the MORTGAGEE in the sum of (Amount in Words) (000,000.00), Philippine
Currency, receipt of which is acknowledged by the MORTGAGOR upon the signing of this instrument, payable within a period
of _____ years, with interest thereon at the rate of (___) % per annum;
That for, and consideration of , this indebtedness, and to assure the performance of said obligation to pay, the
MORTGAGOR hereby conveys by way of CHATTEL MORTGAGE unto the MORTGAGEE, his heirs and assigns, the following
personality now in the possession of said MORTGAGOR
MAKE : MOTOR NO. :

That the condition of this obligation is that should the MORTGAGOR perform the obligation to pay the hereinabove cited
indebtedness of (Amount in Words) (000,000.00) together with accrued interest thereon, this chattel mortgage shall at once
become null and void and of no effect whatsoever, otherwise, it shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands, this ____day of ____________ 20___ at ____
Philippines.
_______________________________ _______________________________
MORTGAGOR MORTGAGEE
IN THE PRESENCE OF:

_______________________________ _______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

________________________ ) S.S
BEFORE ME, personally appeared:
(Name of Mortgagor) 10000000 Jan 01, __ / Quezon City

(Name of Mortgagee) 10000000 Jan 11, __ / Las Pinas City
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me
that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
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WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20__.
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LXIII. COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR FILING OF BP 22 CASE
COMPLAINT-AFFIDAVIT
That I know the person of __Respondent__, who is a resident of _____________, Philippines;
That sometime in the morning of __date of issue__, at __place of issue__, Philippines, the said __Respondent__ issued in
my favor a __Name of Bank__ Check No. _____________ in the amount of P_____________ as supposed payment for the
loan accommodation of P_____________, which I have extended to (him/her);
That the said check is drawn against the account of the said __Respondent__ at __Name of Bank__ with Account No.
_____________;
That at the time the said __Respondent__ issued the delivered the said check to me, (he/she) made the assurance and
representation that the said check is a good check and would be covered by sufficient funds when presented for payment;
However, when the above-mentioned check was deposited, the same was dishonored and returned by the bank on the
ground that the same was drawn against a "CLOSED ACCOUNT".A true and faithful machine reproduction of the said check
is hereto attached as Annex "____";
As such, I immediately notified said __Respondent__ of the dishonor and return of the said check and demanded from
(him/her) that (he/she) make good the said check within _____________ (____) days from receipt thereof. A true and
faithful machine reproduction of my demand letter to (him/her) is hereto attached as Annex "____"
When said __Respondent__ failed to heed my demands, I endorsed the said check to my legal counsel who immediately
sent a formal demand letter through registered mail with return card on _____________, which was received by the said
__Respondent__ on _____________.As of date however, __Respondent__ has unjustifiably ignored all these demands to
pay the said account and/or to redeem the said returned check. A true and faithful machine reproduction of my demand
letter to (him/her) is hereto attached as Annex ____"
I am therefore executing this Complaint-Affidavit in support of the charges for Violation of Batas Pambansa Bilang 22
against the said __Respondent__, who may be served with subpoena and other processes of this Honorable Office at
(his/her) last known address at _____________, Philippines;
COMPLAINANT
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _____________ at _____________.I hereby certify that I have examined the
Affiant and that I am fully satisfied that (he/she) has voluntarily executed and understood the contents of (his/her)
Complaint-Affidavit.
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COMPLAINT FOR ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS
(caption)
COMPLAINT
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS, committed as
follows, to wit:
That on or about _____________, at about _________ (a.m./p.m.), in the City/Municipality of _____________, Province of
_____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused _____________ did then and there
willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously embrace the undersigned, when the latter was about to enter a public toilet, holding her
breasts and taking liberties upon her person by force and against the will of the undersigned.
Contrary to law.
_____________, Philippines, __Date__.
COMPLAINANT
(JURAT)
Witnesses:
___________________
___________________
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LXIV. COMPLAINT FOR ADULTERY
(caption)
COMPLAINT
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of adultery, committed as follows, to wit:
_____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused _____________ did then and there
voluntarily, unlawfully, and feloniously had sexual intercourse with her co-accused _____________, who is not her
husband, and the latter knowing her to be married to _____________, voluntarily, unlawfully, and feloniously had carnal
knowledge with her.
Contrary to law.
_____________, Philippines, __Date__
COMPLAINANT
(JURAT)
Witnesses:
________________
____________________
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LXV. COMPLAINT FOR CONCUBINAGE
(caption)
COMPLAINT
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of CONCUBINAGE, committed as follows, to wit:
That on or about _____________, in the City/Municipality of _____________, Province of _____________ and within the
jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the accused _____________ who is the husband of the undersigned Complainant,
cohabited and lived together with his co-accused _____________ as husband and wife in a private dwelling, begetting out
of such cohabitation, a child named _____________, the co-accused _____________ knowing fully well that accused
_____________ was a very much married man.
Contrary to law.
COMPLAINANT
(JURAT)
Witnesses:
_________________
____________________
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LXVI. COMPLAINT FOR FORCIBLE ABDUCTION
(caption)
COMPLAINT
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of FORCIBLE ABDUCTION, committed as follows,
to wit:
That on or about _____________, at about __________ (a.m./p.m.), in the City/Municipality of _____________, Province
of _____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused, did then and there willfully,
unlawfully and feloniously abduct a woman named _____________ who is a minor of 14 years while she was on her way
home from school, taking and carrying her away on board a black passenger van, against her will and with lewd designs.
Contrary to law.
COMPLAINANT
(JURAT)
Witnesses:
________________
__________________
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LXVII. CONTRACT OF LEASE COMMERCIAL BUILDING
CONTRACT OF LEASE
This Contract of Lease, made and entered into, by and between:
_____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
(hereinafter referred to as the "LESSOR"
- and
_____________, a domestic corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, with principal office at _____________, and represented in this act by its __Position__, __Name of Officer__,
(hereinafter referred to as the "LESSEE");
WITNESSETH; that
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the registered owner of a building known as _____________ situated at
_____________,Philippines.
WHEREAS, the Lessor desires to lease out a portion of the afore-described property in favor of the LESSEE and the LESSEE
accepts the lease subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the covenants hereinafter stipulated, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I PROPERTIES FOR LEASE
1.The LESSOR hereby transfers and conveys by way of LEASE in favor of the LESSEE a portion of the afore-stated
properties (hereinafter referred to as the Leased Properties) specifically described as follows:
Bldg. Portion App. Covered Flr. Area ____________ ___________________
2.Inspection; No Warranty. - The LESSOR leases the Leased Properties to the LESSEE on an "as is, where is" basis. The
LESSEE hereby declares that it has inspected the Leased Properties prior to the execution of this Lease Agreement, and
acknowledges that it is fully satisfied with the conditions thereof. The LESSOR makes no warranty as to the condition,
operational or structural capability, or as to any hidden defects of the Property which the LESSEE warrants to know by
virtue of the LESSEE's duty to inspect.
3. Condition Precedent. - It is a condition precedent for the effectivity of this Lease Agreement that the LESSEE submits to
the LESSOR a copy of its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and latest General Information Sheet including a Board
Resolution specifically authorizing the corporation and the person representing the same in this instance to enter into this
lease agreement with the LESSOR under the terms and conditions contained herein.
ARTICLE II CONSIDERATION
1. Rental Payment and Escalation Clause.- Within the first five (5) days of each calendar month, the LESSEE shall pay the
LESSOR a monthly rent at the rate of __________________________ (P_____________) per square meter or the total
amount of __________________________ (P_____________). In addition, the monthly rent shall escalate yearly by
_____________ (_____%) percent of the base monthly rent starting on the _____________ year and each year thereafter
until the termination of this contract, the base rent being understood to be the monthly rent applicable for the said year as
opposed to the original rent provided above.
2. Advance Rental Payment.-Within five (5) days from the signing of this Lease Agreement, the LESSEE shall remit to the
LESSOR an amount equivalent to __________ (_____) months rent or the total sum of __________________________
(P_____________) to be applied as rental payment for the last two (2) months of this contract.
3.Security Deposit. - Within five (5) days upon the signing of this Lease Agreement, the LESSEE shall remit to the LESSOR
an amount equivalent to _____________ (_______) month's rent or __________________________ (P___________) to
serve as security deposit for any unpaid utility bills such as electricity, water, telephone, sanitation, sewerage and others,
and to answer for any damages which the Leased Properties may suffer as well as to cover any unpaid monthly rent;
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interests or penalties. This amount is refundable to the LESSEE free of any interest thirty (30) days after the termination of
this Lease Agreement subject to deduction for whatever utility bills and monthly rentals, interests, penalties that have
remained unpaid and damages that may have been incurred, provided, that the LESSEE shall still be liable for any and all
bills, rentals, interests, penalties and damages that may exceed this security deposit. The LESSEE shall not be allowed to
offset or use its security deposit as its monthly rental payment.
ARTICLE III TERM OF LEASE
1. Term. - Unless earlier terminated for reasons specified herein, the term of this Lease Agreement shall be for
_____________ (_____) years to start on _____________ and end at noontime on _____________ renewable upon
mutual agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE IV PURPOSE OF THE LEASE
1. Use of the Leased Properties. - The LESSEE shall use the Leased Properties strictly and exclusively as
__________________________. If the Leased Properties are used for other purposes, the LESSOR has the choice to:
(i)Rescind the Lease Agreement; or
(ii)Increase the rent; or
(iii)Compel the LESSEE to stop the new activities.
In no case shall the Leased Properties be used for immoral or illicit purposes and illegal acts or purposes.
2. Sub-Lease. - The LESSEE may sub-lease the Leased Properties; provided, that it has secured the prior express written
consent of the LESSOR and that the provisions of this Lease Agreement is incorporated by reference in the proposed sub-
lease; provided, further, that the purpose of the sub-lease will be substantially similar to that of the original lease provided,
finally, that if the LESSOR so consents to the sub-lease, the LESSOR shall receive a fixed percentage of ten (10%) of the
sub-lease rates over and above the regular rent already collected under this Lease Agreement.
It is understood that the LESSEE shall act as the surety of the sub-lessee for purposes of this Lease Agreement. The LESSEE
shall provide LESSOR with a copy of the sub-lease agreement not later than ten (10) days after the execution of the sub-
lease agreement. In addition, the LESSEE shall remit LESSOR'S percentage participation in the sub-lease rentals within the
first five (5) days of each calendar month.
ARTICLE V DEFAULT
1. Interest Payment. - In the event the LESSEE fails to pay its monthly rent within the first five (5) days of each month, the
LESSOR shall charge interest on the monthly rent at the rate of _____________ (______%) percent per month, which shall
be compounded monthly until full payment is made.
Furthermore and whenever applicable, in the event the LESSEE fails to remit the LESSOR'S percentage participation in the
sub-lease rentals within the first five (5) days of each month, the LESSOR shall charge interest on the LESSOR'S percentage
participation in the sub-lease rentals at the rate of _____________ (______%) percent per month, which shall be
compounded monthly until full payment is made.
ARTICLE VI CANCELLATION
1.Grounds for Cancellation. - The LESSOR may cancel or terminate this Lease Agreement, upon the happening of any of the
following events:
1.1. The LESSEE fails to pay its monthly rent when the same falls due.
1.2. The LESSEE fails to remit LESSOR'S percentage participation in the sub-lease rentals, if any, when the same
falls due.
1.3. The LESSEE uses the Leased Properties for purposes other than those specified herein, without prejudice to
the options available to LESSOR under Section 1, Article IV hereof.
1.4. The LESSEE violates any of the other terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement or fails to get the
necessary permits from the national and/or local government units / agencies.
ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS
1. Insurance. - The LESSEE shall obtain insurance coverage for the Leased Properties, against all insurable risks applicable
from a duly accredited and reputable insurance company in an amount equal to the maximum insurable value of the Leased
Properties. The LESSOR shall be the Beneficiary of the required Insurance. In case of complete loss or damage to the
Leased Properties, and/or the improvements therein, during the term of this lease, the LESSOR shall have the option to
reconstruct or restore the lost or damaged Leased Properties, and/or the improvements therein, to their original condition
or to consider this lease automatically terminated. In case of damage in part, rental shall be reduced in proportion to the
remaining tenantable or useable area.
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2. Utilities. - All expenses for water, electricity, telephone, sanitation, sewerage, gas and other public utility services shall be
for the account of the LESSEE. The cost of installation of utilities within the Leased Properties, such as water and electricity,
shall be for the account of the LESSEE; provided, that any installation shall be under the control and supervision of the
LESSOR and the latter has the right to indicate where the meter connections shall be placed.
3. Improvements. - The LESSEE shall not make any structural changes, alterations, additions or improvements on the
Leased Properties without the prior written consent of the LESSOR. Any alterations or improvements made or introduced by
the LESSEE on the Leased Properties with the written consent of the LESSOR shall, upon the termination of this Lease
Agreement, automatically be owned by the LESSOR without any obligation on the part of the LESSOR to pay or refund its
value or cost to the LESSEE.
4. Signs and Advertisements. - Subject to prior written consent of the LESSOR, the LESSEE may install, erect or affix upon
the Leased Properties, signs or advertisements as may be necessary to promote and/or advertise the business in which it is
engaged in. In requesting the approval of the LESSOR, LESSEE should submit a description and the specification of its
proposed sign or advertisement.
5. Care of Leased Properties. - The LESSEE shall, at its own expense, maintain the Leased Properties in a clean and sanitary
condition free from noxious odors, disturbing noises or other nuisances. The LESSEE, its employees, agents or
representatives shall not in any manner damage or deface any part of the Leased Properties.
The LESSEE shall comply with any and all reasonable rules and safety regulations which may be promulgated from time to
time by the LESSOR, together with all the rules, regulations, ordinances or laws made by the duly constituted authorities;
either by the National or City government or any of its agencies and instrumentalities, arising from or regarding the use,
occupancy and sanitation of the Leased Properties.
6. General Maintenance, Sanitation, Repairs and Safety. - The cost of general maintenance and upkeep of the Leased
Properties shall be for the account of the LESSEE. The LESSEE shall keep the Leased Properties in a clean, safe and sanitary
condition and introduce all the needed repairs at all times. The LESSEE shall dispose all its garbage, waste, and other
pollutants in accordance with the rules promulgated by the national or local government. All major repairs resulting from
damages not attributable to the LESSEE's negligence shall be for the account of the LESSOR. For purposes of this contract,
repairs in amount not exceeding TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P20,000,00) per occurrence of repairs shall be considered as
minor repairs.
In case of damage to the Leased Properties or its appurtenances by fire, earthquake, volcanic eruption, war or any
unforeseen cause, the LESSEE shall give notice to the LESSOR within a reasonable time. In the event that the LESSEE
through its own fault or negligence or that of its employees, agents or representatives, damages the Leased Properties, and
LESSEE fails to repair the damage within a reasonable time, then the LESSEE shall be liable to LESSOR for liquidated
damages in an amount equivalent to six months rent without prejudice to such other amounts as may be due LESSOR
under this Lease Agreement and/or the law.
7. Fire Hazard and Obnoxious Substances. - The LESSEE shall not introduce, keep, deposit or store in the Leased Properties
any obnoxious substance or inflammable material or substance not reasonably connected with the herein stated purpose of
the lease which might constitute a fire hazard, without the prior written consent of the LESSOR. The LESSEE shall also not
install within the Leased Properties any apparatus, machinery or equipment which may cause obnoxious tremors or noises
nor store newspapers, cartons, wood, or other articles of light nature which may expose the Leased Properties to fire or
increase the fire hazard of the Leased Properties or change its insurance rate.
8. Inspection of Premises. - The LESSOR reserves the right to enter and inspect the Leased Properties at reasonable times
during business hours and with prior notice. The LESSEE agrees to cooperate with the LESSOR in keeping the Leased
Properties in good and tenantable condition.
9. Assignment. - The LESSOR reserves the right to assign, transfer or encumber any of its rights and interests under this
Lease Agreement to any entity without the need of obtaining the consent of the LESSEE except to notify the latter of the
same. In the event of such transfer, assignment or encumbrance, the rights and interest of the LESSEE under this Lease
Agreement shall be respected and observed in its entirety by such assignee, transferee or mortgagee, and for the entire
term hereof unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties including the LESSEE.
10. Return of Premises. - Upon the termination of this Lease Agreement for any reason whatsoever, the LESSEE shall
peacefully and immediately vacate the Leased Properties and return possession thereof to the LESSOR in good and
tenantable condition, devoid of all occupants, equipment and effects of any kind. Failure of the LESSEE to return the Leased
Properties as provided herein shall make it liable to pay liquidated damages to the LESSOR in an amount equivalent to six
(6) months rent without prejudice to such other amounts as may be due LESSOR and/or such other remedies available to
the LESSOR under this Lease Agreement and/or under the law.
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11. Right to Enter the Premises to Recover Actual Possession.- Upon the failure of the LESSEE, or the sub-lessee as the case
may be, to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this lease or its failure to vacate and return the premises as
provided herein, the LESSOR or her authorized representative(s) shall have the right, upon five (5) days written notice to
the LESSEE, or upon written notice posted at the entrance of the Leased Properties for the same period, to enter and take
possession of the said premises, without need of resorting to any court action, holding, taking custody and impounding such
possessions and belongings of the LESSEE found therein after conducting an inventory of the same in the presence of
witnesses, until such time that all the rentals, interests, penalties, unpaid utility bills, damages or other amounts due to the
LESSOR has been fully settled by the LESSEE. All these acts being hereby agreed to by the LESSEE as tantamount to his
voluntary vacation of the leased premises without necessity of suit in court and authorizing LESSOR to use all necessary and
reasonable force to break open doors and to enter the premises and take actual possession thereof, and such entry and use
of reasonable force should not be regarded as trespass, nor be sued as such, or in any wise be considered as unlawful.
12. Transfer of Rights. - The LESSEE shall not assign, or transfer or encumber its rights under this lease without the prior
written consent of the LESSOR and no right, title or interest thereto or therein shall be conferred on or vested in any other
party other than the LESSEE without such written consent.
13. Indemnity. - The LESSEE shall hold LESSOR free and harmless from any loss, damage, injury suffered by the LESSEE,
its agents or employees, clients, guests or customers or other third persons arising out of the use of the Leased Properties
by LESSEE, its agents, employees, clients, guests, or customers including but not limited to, claims for property damage,
personal injury or wrongful death, or losses or damages occasioned by reason of any event or cause which could not be
foreseen, or which, though foreseen, were inevitable such as but not limited to fire, earthquake, lightning, typhoons, flood,
volcanic eruption, robbery, theft or other crimes. In addition, the LESSOR shall not be liable nor responsible:
(i) For the presence of bugs, vermin, rats, insects, or other similar creatures, if any, in the Leased Properties:
(ii) For the failure of electrical and/or water supply due to causes beyond LESSOR's control;
(iii) For any injury, loss or damage which the LESSEE, its agents or employees, might sustain while in the Leased Properties
due to causes attributable to the fault of said LESSEE, employees, agents and/or representatives, or those of its clients,
guests or customers;
(iv) For any damage done or occasioned by, or arising from the plumbing, gas, water, and/or other pipes or air-conditioning
system or for the bursting, leaking or destruction of any tank, cistern, washers, and water closets or waste pipelines in,
above, upon, or about said Leased Properties, nor for any damage arising from or attributable to acts of negligence of the
LESSEE or its agents, employees, representatives or any and all other persons over which the LESSOR has no control.
14. Non-Waiver. - The failure of the LESSOR to insist upon a strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and
covenants hereof shall not be deemed a relinquishment or waiver of any of the rights or remedies that the LESSOR may
have, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of its terms, conditions and covenants which
shall continue to be in full force and effect. No waiver by the LESSOR of its rights under this Lease Agreement shall be
deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the LESSOR.
15. Amendments. - Any amendments or additional terms and conditions to this Lease Agreement must be in writing.
16. Venue. - In case of any dispute arising in connection with this Lease Agreement, the parties hereby agree that the
venue for the settlement of the dispute shall fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the proper courts in the City of
_____________, Philippines.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and affixed their signatures this _____________ in the City of
LESSOR LESSEE

__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXVIII. CONTRACT OF LEASE CONDOMINIUM UNIT
CONTRACT OF LEASE
This Contract of Lease, made and entered into by and between:
_____________, a domestic corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, with principal office at _____________, Philippines and represented in this act by its __Positition__,
__Officer__, (hereinafter referred to as the "LESSOR");
- and -
WITNESSETH: that -
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of a condominium unit located at _____________, more particularly described as
follows:
(Technical Description of Condo Unit)
WHEREAS, the LESSEE desires to occupy the above-named condominium unit and the LESSOR is willing to lease the same
unto the LESSEE, subject to the terms and conditions hereinbelow set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the covenants hereinafter stipulated, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
1.Term: This lease shall be for a duration of _________ (____) year commencing from _____________ and to end on
_____________, renewable at the option of the LESSEE at such new terms and conditions as may agreed upon by the
parties.
2.Rental: The LESSEE agrees to pay the LESSOR the monthly rental fee of Pesos: __________________________
(P_____________), Philippine currency. Upon signing of this Contract of Lease, the LESSEE shall pay the LESSOR
__________ (_____) months' rentals in advance to be applied on the last __________ (_____) months of the term of this
LEASE.The LESSEE shall also issued ________ (____) post-dated checks covering the monthly rentals for the duration of
this LEASE.
3.Deposit: The LESSEE shall also pay the LESSOR the sum of __________ (_____) months deposit of Pesos:
_____________ (P___________), Philippine Currency, to guarantee the payment of any damage to the leased premises,
unpaid utilities and other obligations to third parties by the LESSEE during the term of the agreement, which deposit shall
bear no interest. Unless applied to said damages, unpaid utilities and other obligations to third parties, said deposit shall be
returned to the LESSEE within _________ (_____) days after the termination of this agreement: Provided, however, that
the deposit cannot be applied to unpaid back rentals owed by the LESSEE prior to the expiration of this agreement.
Furthermore, if the LESSEE vacates the premises before the expiration of the period of lease, the total amount of the
deposit and advance rentals shall be forfeited in favor of the LESSOR.
4.Association Dues: Association dues per month of Pesos: _____________ (P___________), Philippine Currency or as may
be determined by the Association from time to time, including interest or penalties that may be imposed for late payment,
shall be for the account of the LESSEE.
5.Use of the Premises: The premises shall be used exclusively for residential purposes only of the LESSEE and the
immediate members of (his/her)family and shall not in any way be used for any illegal or unlawful activity or to keep
materials, chemicals and other matters considered as fire hazards or nuisance to the building.
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6.Improvements: The LESSEE shall not make any alteration, structural changes or improvement in the leased premises
without the prior written consent of the LESSOR. However, at the termination of the lease, the same not having been
renewed by the parties, the LESSEE shall restore the leased premises in its original state existing at the commencement of
the agreement. Restoration of the LEASED PREMISES shall be for the exclusive account of the LESSEE. Any improvement
after the lease is terminated and after the LESSEE shall have vacated the premises shall belong to the LESSOR.
7.Facilities: All charges for water, electricity, telephone, association dues and other public utilities used in the leased
premises as well as janitorial and security services or any other charges as may be imposed by the building administrator of
the condominium building shall be for the account of the LESSEE. The LESSEE hereby guarantee the prompt payment of any
and all charges heretofore mentioned as they fall due. Any delay in the payment thereof shall constitute a material breach
of this agreement.
8.Insurance: The LESSOR shall insure the leased premises against fire. Should the leased premises be damaged by fire,
earthquake, storm or any fortuitous events to the extent that the same be rendered untenable this agreement shall be
automatically canceled and the deposit as well as the unused portion of the advance rentals be refunded within
_____________ (_______) days, minus any unpaid obligation.
9.Repairs: The LESSEE shall, during the duration of the lease, make all minor repairs on the leased premises to preserve
the same in serviceable or tenantable conditions at the LESSEE's expense except replacement of parts due to natural wear
and tear. The LESSEE, however, shall give advance written notice to the LESSOR of Ten (10) days prior to undertaking any
minor repair. All damages caused to the leased premises due to the fault, misuse, carelessness, and/or negligence or on
account of the use thereof by the LESSEE and other occupants therein shall be made good and repaired by the repairs done.
Should the LESSEE fails to make the necessary and appropriate repairs within five (5) days from demand, the LESSOR shall
undertake the needed repairs and shall charge the costs thereof to the LESSEE.
10. Inspection of the Premises: To ensure that the lease premises is being maintained in good and tenantable conditions,
the LESSOR or his authorized representative is hereby given the right after due notice, to enter and inspect any part of the
leased premises during reasonable hours and as the occasion thereof might require.
11. Assignment and Sub-Lease: The LESSEE hereby shall have no right to assign or transfer its rights, interest and
obligations under the lease contract or sub-lease contract premises or any portion thereof to any person or entity without
the prior written consent of the LESSOR.
12. Injury or Damage: The LESSEE hereby assumes the full responsibility for any damage which may be caused to the
person or property of any third person in the leased premises during the duration of the lease. LESSEE further binds himself
to hold the LESSOR free and harmless from damages as a result thereof, unless such damage or liability arose out of
structural or other inherent defects in the leased premises or is due to the fault of the LESSOR, his agent or representatives.
13. Sale of Leased Premises: The LESSEE recognizes the right of the LESSOR to sell or otherwise convey ownership of the
leased premises to any other interested party, provided the LESSEE's rights under the lease are respected.
14. Hazardous and Prohibited Materials:The LESSEE shall not keep or store in the lease premise any hazardous and
obnoxious substance or inflammable material or substance that might constitute a fire hazard or other chemicals and
materials or prohibitive drugs in violations of the laws of the Philippines.
15. Rules and Regulations: The LESSEE binds himself to comply with the existing rules and regulations promulgated by the
building administrator and/or association and any other environmental or other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
applicable to the leased premises.
16. Violations: The LESSOR may, at this options, consider this agreement automatically rescinded and canceled, without
need of any court action, upon ten (10) days notice given to the LESSEE based on any of the following grounds:
a.Failure of the LESSEE to pay two (2) months advance rental and other bills or charges therefore mentioned as they fall
due for any reason whatsoever within the period to pay.
b.For any violation made by the LESSEE or its agents and representatives of any of the terms and conditions stipulated in
this contract.
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c.In case the leased premises shall be vacated or abandoned for a period of thirty (30) days without prior written notice to
the LESSOR. Consequently, the LESSOR is hereby permitted authorized by the LESSEE to enter the premises, either by
force or otherwise, without being liable to prosecution therefor.
Upon termination of the contact of lease based on any of the foregoing grounds and upon demand, the LESSEE shall
immediately vacated and peacefully surrender possession of the lease premises to the LESSOR or his duly authorize
representative.
17. Remedies: In addition to the provisions of the proceeding paragraph, the LESSEE hereby acknowledges and recognizes
the right of the LESSOR to avail or resort to any or all of the following remedial measures without need of court action:
a.In case of failure of the LESSEE to pay or settle any due and unpaid obligations (rentals, electricity, water, telephone,
association dues etc.) as provided for under this lease contract , the LESSEE hereby authorizes the LESSOR, who is hereby
given the right, to disconnect all facilities such as but not limited to disconnect all facilities such as but not limited to
electricity, telephone, water in the leased premises without need of further notice to the LESSEE.
b.Likewise, until the aforesaid unpaid obligations are paid or settled, the LESSEE hereby given the rights, to re-renter the
lease premises, remove all persons therefrom, take possession of any of all furniture, fixtures and equipment's found
thereon or therein and/or padlocked the door of the premises.
c.Moreover, by way of a security or to secure the payment of any of the unpaid obligations of the LESSEE , the LESSEE
consents and authorizes the LESSOR to retain possession of any of all the furniture, fixtures and equipment's that may
found on the premises as belongings to the LESSEE until such time that all the unpaid obligations of the LESSEE are paid or
settled.
d.If after ten (10) days from the date the LESSOR shall have taken possession of the aforesaid furniture, fixtures and
equipment by way of security, the LESSEE still fails to pay or settle its unpaid obligations to the LESSOR the LESSEE hereby
consents and authorizes the LESSOR to sell by way of public or private sale any or all the furniture's fixtures equipment as
may be sufficient to pay or settle the lessee's unpaid obligations plus the accrued interests and attorney's fee equivalent to
25% of the total amount due and unpaid. All expenses that may be incurred in the sale shall be for the account of the
LESSEE.
For purposes of selling the aforesaid properties, the LESSEE hereby irrevocably appoint the LESSOR as its attorney-in-fact
to sell and dispose of any or all of the aforesaid the property of the LESSEE in a private or public sale at a price as may be
determined to be just and reasonable by the LESSOR and to apply the proceeds therefrom to any or all the unpaid
obligations of the LESSEE.
If the sale proceeds should proved to be inadequate to fully payer settle the unpaid obligations of the LESSEE, the LESSEE
shall remain liable to the LESSOR for any of the deficiency.
Should the proceeds of the sale of any of the aforesaid properties be sufficient to pay or settle all of the lessee's unpaid
obligations, the LESSEE may get back its other properties not sold by the LESSOR. If after thirty(30) days from written
notice of the LESSOR directed to the last known address of the LESSEE, the LESSEE still fails to get back the remaining
properties, said properties shall then be deemed abandoned in favor of the LESSOR.
The above enumerated remedies oproved for the LESSOR shall not be exclusive, but shall be cumulative and without
prejudice to any court action that may be instituted by the LESSOR for any causes of action that may arise under this
contract of lease.
18. Attorney's Fee: In case the LESSOR resorts to judicial action base upon or in connection with this lease contract, the
LESSEE hereby agrees to pay attorney's fee equivalent to _____________ (_______%) percent of the total amount
involved pr claimed by the LESSOR as against the LESSEE plus all court expenses and/or costs of litigation.
19. Venue: All court actions from this contact of lease shall be filed only in the proper courts of _____________, Philippines
to exclusion of all other courts.
20. Time of Essense: Time is the essence hereof any waiver by the LESSOR of a breach of any term, covenant or condition
herein contained, whether express or implied, shall not constitute of a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof, or a breach
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of covenant to pay the rent so accepted. No waiver by the LESSOR shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in
writing and signed by the LESSOR.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
LESSOR LESSEE
__________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXIX. CONTRACT OF LEASE OF HACIENDA
CONTRACT OF LEASE
This Contract of Lease made and entered into by and between:
______, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, (hereinafter
referred to as the "LESSOR"),
- and -
_____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, (hereinaft
er referred to as the "LESSEE");
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the absolute and registered owner in fee simple of a parcel of land, situated in the
_____________, Philippines, and more particularly described as follows:
WHEREAS, the LESSEE desires to lease the above-mentioned parcel of agricultural land with a total plantable area of
approximately __________________________ (_________) hectares which shall be the basis for the computation of the
rentals, under the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties, the LESSOR,
his heirs, successors and assigns, hereby convey of way of lease unto the LESSEE, his heirs, successors and assigns, the
above-described parcel of land, including the improvements found and existing thereon, subject to the following terms,
conditions and stipulations, to wit:
PERIOD OF THE LEASE: This contract of lease shall be for a period of _____________ (______) agricultural sugar crop-
years, to commence with sugar crop-year (C.Y.) _____________ up to and including sugar crop year (C.Y.)
_____________, provided further that the LESSEE shall harvest only _____________ times during the term of this lease,
otherwise the LESSEE shall pay rental pro rata based on the period and hectarage without a need of court order.
RENTAL: The consideration of this lease contract shall be an annual lease rental of _____________ (_____) "LKG" per
hectare computed on the basis of actual hectarage planted to sugarcanes or the amount is __________________________
(P_____________) per hectare. The total hectarage is _____________ therefore the total yearly rental is
__________________________ (P_____________). The sum of __________________________ (P_____________) will
be the total rental for this contract.
PAYMENT OF THE RENTAL: The sum of __________________________ (P_____________) will be due upon the signing of
the contract.
TURN-OVER OF LEASED PROPERTY TO LESSEE: The LESSEE shall permit the LESSOR or its authorized representatives to
take gradual possession of the leased premises as the C.Y. _____________ standing crops are being harvested by the
LESSEE to enable the LESSOR to propagate and cultivate the crops for C.Y. _____________. The LESSOR shall deliver full
physical possession of the leased premises to the LESSEE upon the termination of this contract and that all ratoon crops
found therein shall inure to the benefit of the LESSOR.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS: The LESSEE may with the written consent of the LESSOR build houses and other
structures in the leased premises which however shall not exceed four (4) units for use of the LESSEE's or his management
team to include but not limited to the encargado and staff and if the LESSEE so desires, structures for a small poultry,
piggery or the like;
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The LESSEE is also authorized to alter the fields' divisions, roads, canals including its culverts provided that such alteration
will not result in the diminution of the plantable area;
RIGHT OF INSPECTION: Since the LESSOR will be operating a pumping station for the water needs of her other farms,
parties agree that the LESSOR or her duly authorized representative shall have free access at all times to the leased
premises for the sole purpose of operating said pumping station and the water-ways traversing through the leased
premises;
REAL ESTATE TAXES, ETC.: The real estate taxes and other land assessments over the leased premises shall be for the
exclusive account of the LESSOR while this lease is in effect;
TERMINATION DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE, ETC.: This contract was entered into by the parties in good faith and under the
assumption that no event or circumstances will obtain that will make it extremely difficult or impossible for the LESSEE to
continue planting and cultivating the leased premises as intended under this contract, therefore, in the event that the
LESSEE feels that his life is in danger, and/or that the peace and order situation in the locality or region where the aforesaid
parcel of land is found or situated deteriorates to such an extent that it would no longer be either feasible or possible to still
plant or cultivate sugarcane over the leased premises, or where the prices of sugar make the operation of the farm no
longer profitable, then the herein parties are agreed that the LESSEE may preterminate this lease by giving the LESSOR at
least THREE (3) months prior notice, provided that the LESSEE may still harvest his standing sugarcane crops and the
LESSOR is paid the pertinent rentals due thereon;
WARRANTY, RIGHT OF WAY. The LESSOR hereby agree, by these presents that she shall provide and guaranty the
necessary right-of-way to the benefit of the LESSEE, including use and access to common roads and other hacienda facilities
and that the LESSOR further warrants the peaceful possession and occupation of the LESSEE over said parcels of lands or
from eviction thereof.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT. That the LESSEE shall devote the said parcel of land, subject matter of this contract, to the
cultivation of sugar cane or such other agricultural products he may deem suitable and financially viable and shall be free to
introduce therein whatever improvements he may deem proper and convenient, provided that upon the termination of this
contract, all improvements introduced therein by the LESSEE shall remain and will inure to the benefit of the LESSOR.
MISCELLANEOUS. That in the event that any provisions of Rep. Act No. 6657, otherwise known as the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Law of 1988, shall cover or be implemented in the leased premises or any portion thereof, the rental due
shall be reduced in proportion to the area actually being occupied by the LESSEE;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
LESSOR LESSEE
__________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXX. CONTRACT OF LEASE SIMPLE FORM
CONTRACT OF LEASE
This Contract of Lease made and entered into by and between:
(hereinafter referred to as the "LESSOR");
- and
WITNESSETH That:
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of a certain parcel of land situated at _____________, Philippines, more particularly
described as follows:
WHEREAS, the Lessor desires to lease the afore-described property in favor of the LESSEE and the LESSEE accepts the
lease subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties, the LESSOR
hereby lease unto the LESSEE, his heirs, successors and assigns, the above-described parcel of land subject to the following
terms and conditions, to wit:
1. That the term of this lease shall be for a period of _____________ (_____) (years/months) to commence upon the
signing of this Contract and shall be renewable for another _____________ (_____) (years/months) at the option of the
LESSEE, and thereafter renewable upon mutual agreement of the parties;
2. That the monthly rentals on the leased premises above-mentioned shall be __________________________
(P___________), Philippine Currency for the first _____________ (_____) (years/months) of this agreement, which shall
be increased by __________________________ (P___________) every _____________ (_____) (years/months)
thereafter. The rentals shall be paid by the LESSEE to the LESSOR on a monthly basis payable on or before the _______th
day of the every month;
3. That upon the signing of this Contract, the LESSEE agrees to pay advanced rentals for _____________ (_______)
months;
4. That the LESSOR shall pay the real property taxes levied of the leased premises corresponding to the aforementioned
parcel of land while the LESSEE shall pay the real property taxes levied on the building and other improvements that shall
be introduced by the latter;
5. It is expressly agreed by the parties herein that any fixed improvements or renovations that will be introduced in the
subject stall shall become the property of the LESSOR after the expiration of the term of this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures this _____________ at _____________,
Philippines.
LESSOR LESSEE

__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CONTRACT TO SELL
CONTRACT TO SELL
This CONTRACT TO SELL, made and executed this ____ day of _________, 20__ by and between:
(NAME OF SELLER /VENDOR), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino, and with residence
and postal address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as the "SELLER/VENDOR";
-AND-
(NAME OF BUYER/VENDEE), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as
the "BUYER/VENDEE".
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the SELLER/VENDOR is the absolute and registered owner of a parcel of land consisting of LAND AREA IN
WORDS (000) square meters, more or less, located at (Address of property to be sold) and covered by Transfer
Certificate of Title No. (TCT Number) issued by the Registry of Deeds of (Name of Town or City);
WHEREAS, the BUYER/VENDEE has offered to buy and the SELLER /VENDOR has agreed to sell the above
mentioned property under the terms and conditions herein below set forth;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the total sum of (Amount in words) (Php: 000,000.00) Philippine
Currency, and of the covenants herein after set forth the SELLER/VENDOR agrees to sell and the BUYER/VENDEE
agrees to buy the aforesaid property subject to the following terms and conditions: (Note: Terms and Conditions below
are sample only, please revise)
1. The total consideration shall be One Million (Php: 1,000,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, payable as follows:
a) The amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php: 300,000.00) PESOS, representing earnest money shall be payable by
the BUYER/VENDEE to the SELLER/VENDOR upon signing of this Contract to Sell;
b) The remaining balance in the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php: 700,000.00) PESOS, shall be paid in Cash
on or before ___________, 20__.
c) In case the check representing the payment for the balance provided in paragraph b hereof, is dishonored by the drawee
bank, the earnest money in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php: 300,000.00) PESOS, shall be forfeited in
favor of the SELLER/VENDOR.
2. Capital Gains Tax and Real Estate Tax, shall be for the account of the SELLER/VENDOR;
3. Documentary Stamps Tax, Registration Fee, registration expenses, and all other miscellaneous fees and expenses shall
be to the account of the BUYER/VENDEE;
4. Possession to the subject property shall be delivered by the SELLER/VENDOR to the BUYER/VENDEE upon full
payment of the total consideration;
5. Upon full payment of the total price, the SELLER/VENDOR shall sign and execute a DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE in
favor of the BUYER/VENDEE. The SELLER/VENDOR shall likewise execute and/or deliver any and all documents,
including but not limited to the original copy of Transfer Certificate of Title, Tax Declaration and all other documents
necessary for the transfer of ownership from SELLER/VENDOR to the BUYER/VENDEE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures, this ___ day of ____________, 20__ at
_________________________, Philippines.
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(SELLER/VENDOR) (BUYER/VENDEE)
Name Name
WITH MARITAL CONSENT:
________________________ _________________________
Name of Seller/Vendor's Spouse Name of Buyer/Vendee's Spouse
__________________________ ____________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

_____________________________ ) SS.
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, this ____________day of ________________, personally appeared the following:
(Name of Seller/Vendor) 10000000 February 5, 20__ / Pasay City

(Name of Buyer/Vendee) 10000000 January 14, 20__ / Quezon City
This instrument, consisting of ___ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgment is written, has been signed on
the left margin of each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial
seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day, year and place above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No. ........;

Page No. .......;
Book No. .......;
Series of 20__.
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LXXI. DECLARATION OF EMPLOYER AND COUNSEL AS TO GENUINENESS OF APPEAL BOND

Province of_________________)S.S.
City/Municipality____________)
x----------x
JOINT DECLARATION
We,__________and ATTY.___________, both Filipinos, of legal age, and residents of_____________, Philippines, having
That Declarant __________, in his personal capacity and as General Manager of ____________Corporation, is one of the
Respondents in RAB Case No.____________ entitled ____________, Complainant, versus____________, Respondents.
That on ___________, Declarant_____________ received a the Decision of the Honorable Labor Arbiter, dated
____________, ordering the Declarant to pay a total amount of____________.
That Declarant____________would appeal the said decision to the National Labor Relations Commission and that for this
purpose he is posting an Appeal Bond {Surety Bond No.___________} executed by ___________Surety & Insurance,
Inc.to satisfy the aforementioned judgment, if and when the said case prosper in favor of the Complainant, or if said appeal
is not considered.The said bond has been ratified before Notary Public____________and was entered in his Notarial
Register as Doc. No. ______; Page No._____; Book No.______; Series of ______;
That for purposes of appeal, ATTY.____________, would act as counsel for

Declarant____________and____________Corporation.
That we____________and Atty._____________)hereby jointly declare that the above-mentioned Appeal Bond is Genuine
and will be in effect until the final disposition of the aforementioned case.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this____________, at Philippines.
Respondent - Appellant Counsel for Respondent - Appellant
(JURAT)
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LXXII. DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate with Absolute Sale
We, _____________ and _____________, of legal ages, (single / married / widow), residents of _____________ and
_____________, respectively, on our own volition, declare as follows:
1. That we are the legitimate children and sole heirs of the deceased _____________ who died on _____________ at
_____________;
2. That said deceased died intestate, without any Last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or accounts;
3. That the deceased left a certain parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. _____________ and more
4. That the above-described parcel of land is not tenanted and does not come within the operation of the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Program;
5. That pursuant to Section 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and both being with full capacity to
contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the land described above, in equal shares pro indiviso;
6. That FURTHER, and for and in consideration of the sum of _____________ (P_____________), Philippine Currency,
receipt of which is herby acknowledged by us to our full and complete satisfaction, we do hereby SELL, CONVEY, and
TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto _____________, (his/her) heirs, assigns and successors-in-interests, all our
rights, interests and participation over the above-described parcel of land;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
HEIR/SELLER HEIR/SELLER
__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXXIII. DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE
Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate with Waiver of Share
We, _____________, widow of _____________, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of _____________and
_____________, _____________, _____________, who are all of legal ages, (single / married / widow), and all residents
of _____________, Philippines, do hereby declare as follows:
1.That the above-named parties are the widow and legitimate children and the sole and compulsory heirs of the deceased
_____________ who died on _____________ at _____________;
2.That the decedent died intestate, without leaving any Last Will or Testament and without leaving any debts or accounts
whatsoever;
3.That the decedent left the following parcel of land which is conjugal and owned in common with his wife, the herein
_____________;
4.That pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of age
and full civil capacity, they have agreed to divide as they do hereby divide and adjudicate, the real properties, above-
described as follows: _________________________;
5.That we hereby affirm that we have executed the this instrument out of our own free will without force, intimidation or
violence upon our person, and that we have hereby received our just and proper share and have no more claim or demand
against each other in connection with the adjudication of the above-described parcel of land;
6.That I _____________, for my part and for and in consideration of the sum of _____________ (P_____________),
Philippine Currency, to me in hand paid by my herein above-named children to wit, _____________, _____________ and
_____________, I do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto my said children all my rights, interest and participation in
the above described parcel of land, do hereby WAIVE all my rights, interest and participation in the above-described parcel
of land, in favor of all my above-named children, share and share alike, pro indiviso.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this _____________ at _____________, Philippines
WIDOW CHILD
CHILD CHILD
__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXXIV. DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP SELF ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x--------------x
AFFIDAVIT
being sworn in accordance with law, depose and state:
1. That I am the only child and sole heir of _____________ who died intestate on _____________ at _____________;
2. That said deceased left a certain parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. _____________ and more
3.That said deceased left no debts, nor any Last Will and Testament;
4.That pursuant to Sec. 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the
above-described parcel of land, and the improvements found and standing thereon, and I hereby request the Register of
Deeds to issue a new Transfer Certificate of Title in my name;
5.That the above-described parcel of land does not come under the operation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Program.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
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LXXV. DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP WITH SPA TO NEGOTIATE THE VOLUNTARILY OFFER TO SELL (VOS) OF
THE LANDHOLDING UNDER CARP
DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
That we, _____________, _____________, and _____________, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of
_____________, Philippines hereby declare as follows:
1. That we are all legitimate children and the only compulsory heirs of the late _____________ who died INTESTATE on
_____________ at _____________, Philippines.
2.That the late _____________ is the registered owner of a certain parcel of land situated in _____________, Philippines,
more particularly described as follows:
3. That pursuant to Sec. 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, we, _____________,
_____________, and _____________ all surnamed _____________, hereby adjudicate unto ourselves, in equal shares,
OWNERSHIP, TITLE and INTERESTS over the above-described parcel of land;
4.In addition, by these presents and for the reason that the above-described parcel of land with an area of
__________________________ (______) hectares has been offered for sale to the Government under its Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Program, (otherwise known as Republic Act No. 6657), we, _____________, _____________, and
_____________ all surnamed _____________, have named, constituted and appointed and by these presents, do hereby
name, constitute and appoint __Attorney-in-Fact__ to be our own, true and lawful ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, for us and in our
name, place and stead to do and perform the following acts and things:
a.To represent us and act in our behalf in the negotiation with the Department of Agrarian Reform, the Land Bank of the
Philippines and all other government agencies, of the VOLUNTARY OFFER TO SELL (V.O.S.), as contemplated in the said
program and for him to execute, sign, seal and deliver all pertinent documents or papers required or necessary for the
attainment of the purpose;
b.That she shall have full power and authority to act for and in our behalf, and to bind us on any action or undertaking she
may pursue, or agreements she may conclude, and for her to consummate the transfer and conveyance of the property, for
and in our name, to include, but not limited to, the process of determining what is just compensation and for her to accept
the valuation which she believes is beneficial and advantageous to us;
c.HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto said Attorney-in-Fact full power and authority to do and perform whatsoever act or
things which may be required or necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we
might or could lawfully do if personally present and hereby RATIFYING and CONFORMING all that our attorney-in-fact shall
lawfully do or cause to be done under and by virtue of these presents.
(SIGNATURE OF HEIRS)
_________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXXVI. DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
This DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made, executed and entered into by:
(NAME OF SELLER), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino, and with residence and postal
address at (Address of Seller), hereinafter referred to as the SELLER
-AND-
(NAME OF BUYER), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address of Buyer), hereinafter referred to as
the BUYER.
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the SELLER is the registered owner of a parcel of land with improvements located at (Address of
property to be sold) and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. (TCT Number) containing a total area of (Land Area
of Property in Words) (000) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and more particularly described as follows:
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 0000
"(Insert the technical description of the property on the title) Example: A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 20 Blk 54 of
consolidation subdivision plan (LRC) Pcs-13265, being a portion of the consolidation of Lots 4751-A and 4751-B (LRC) Psd-
50533, Lot 3, Psd-100703, Lot 1, Psd-150980, LRC Rec. Nos. Nos. N-27024, 51768, 89632, N-11782, N-13466, and 21071
situated in the Bo. of San Donisio, Mun of Paranaque, Prov of Rizal, Is. of Luzon. Bounded on NE., point 4 to 1 by Road Lot
22, on...to the point of beginning; containing an area of (280) square meters more or less..."
WHEREAS, the BUYER has offered to buy and the SELLER has agreed to sell the above mentioned property for the
amount of (Amount in words) (P 000,000.00) Philippine Currency;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of (Amount in words) (P 000,000.00) Philippine Currency,
hand paid by the vendee to the vendor, the SELLER DO HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY by way of Absolute Sale
unto the said BUYER, his heirs and assigns, the certain parcel of land together with all the improvements found thereon,
free from all liens and encumbrances of whatever nature including real estate taxes as of the date of this sale.
(NAME OF SELLER) (NAME OF BUYER)

Seller Buyer
WITH MARITAL CONSENT:

________________________ _________________________
Name of Seller's Spouse Name of Buyer's Spouse
__________________________ ____________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

_____________________________ ) SS.
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of ___________________, personally appeared:
(Name of Seller) 10000000 Jan 15, 20__ / Angeles City

(Name of Buyer) 10000000 Jan 9, 20__ / Manila
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that the same are their free act and voluntary deed.
This instrument, consisting of (__) pages, including the page on which this acknowledgment is written, has been signed on
the left margin of each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial
seal.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on this ___day of __________________20__ at_______________.
Notary Public
Doc. No. ........;

Page No. .......;
Book No. .......;
Series of 20__
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LXXVII. DEED OF ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS
DEED OF ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THIS PRESENTS:
This deed, made and entered into this ___ day of __________, 20__ at the City of Manila, by and between:
Juan de la Cruz, Filipino Citizen, of legal age, married to Juanita de la Cruz with residence and
postal address at 1234 Oak Lane, Standard Subdivision, Quezon City, hereinafter referred to as the
"ASSIGNOR"
-and-
Pedro San Juan, Filipino Citizen, of legal age, married to Patricia San Juan with residence and
postal address at 123A Somerville Plaza Tower, 5678 Mahogany Avenue, Manila, hereinafter referred
to as the "ASSIGNEE".
WITNESSETH that -
WHEREAS the ASSIGNOR is the buyer of a 2-bedroom unit, located at 18C, Grand Towers Condominium, 234 Taft
Avenue, Manila, with an area of SEVENTY EIGHT (78) SQUARE METERS more or less, covered by Condominium Certificate
Title No. 98765 of the register of Deeds of Manila, registered in the name of the Bank of the Philippine Islands.;
WHEREAS, the ASSIGNOR has offered to to assign all his rights, title and interest over the above unit, as referred in
said Contract to Sell and the ASSIGNEE hereby accepts the assignment in accordance with the terms herein set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the sum of ONE MILLION PESOS
(1,000,000.00), PHILIPPINE CURRENCY, which the ASSIGNOR hereby acknowledged to have received from the
ASSIGNEE, the ASSIGNOR hereby assigns, transfers and conveys unto the ASSIGNEE, all his rights, title and interest to the
aforementioned property and and appurtenant interest in the Condominium project pursuant to this Agreement and the
ASSIGNEE by these presents hereby accepts the assignment and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the
Contract to Sell and the rules and regulations, and restrictions pertaining to the said unit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands on the date and place first above written.
(Juan de la Cruz) (Pedro San Juan)

ASSIGNOR ASSIGNEE
Signed in the presence of:
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, a notary for and in the City of Manila, personally appeared:
(Juan de la Cruz) 00000000 January 15, 20__ / Quezon City

(Pedro San Juan) 00000000 January 21, 20__ / Manila
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known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Deed of Assignment and transfer of
Rights and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
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LXXVIII. DEED OF DONATION OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT
DEED OF DONATION
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines
(hereinafter called the "DONOR");
- and
_____________, likewise of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines
(hereinafter called the "DONEE");
witnesseth:
WHEREAS, the DONOR is the registered owner of a certain condominium unit, more particularly described as follows:
(Technical Description of Title of Condo Unit)
WHEREAS, the DONEE desires to donate the above-described condominium unit to her _____________, and the latter is
ready, willing and able to accept the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the love and affection which the DONEE inspires in the DONOR, and as an act
of gratitude, pure liberality and generosity on her part, the DONOR hereby voluntarily and freely GIVES, TRANSFERS, and
CONVEYS by way of donation, unto the DONEE, (his/her) heirs, assigns, and successors-in-interest, the above-described
condominium unit, together with all the improvements found thereon, free from all liens, encumbrances and charges of
whatever kind;
That the DONOR affirms that this donation is not made with intent to defraud (his/her) creditors, and that (he/she) has
sufficient funds and property reserved for herself and her obligations;
That the DONEE hereby accepts and receives this donation made in (his/her)favor by the DONOR, and hereby manifests
(his/her) gratefulness for the latter's generosity and liberality.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, both parties have hereunder subscribed their names this _____________ at _____________,
Philippines.
DONOR DONEE
_________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXXIX. DEED OF DONATION
DEED OF DONATION
That I, ________________________of legal age, single / married to_______________________ with postal address at
__________________________________________ hereinafter referred to as the DONOR, and
_______________________, likewise of legal age, single / married to __________________________ with postal address
at _________________________________ hereinafter called the DONEE, witnesseth:
That the DONOR is the registered owner of a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows:
(Insert description of property to be donated)
That the DONEE is a cousin of the DONOR, who has lovingly dedicated five (5) years of his life as the latter's personal
caregiver and companion;
That FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the DONEE'S trust, devotion and affection shown to the DONOR, and as an act of
gratitude and liberality on his part, the DONOR hereby voluntarily GIVES, TRANSFERS, and CONVEYS by way of donation,
unto the said DONEE, his heirs and assigns, the above described property, together with all the improvements found
thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances;
That the DONOR affirms that this donation is not made with intent to deceive his creditors, and that he has reserved for
himself sufficient funds and property;
That the DONEE hereby accepts and receives this donation made in his favor by the DONOR, and hereby manifests his
gratefulness for the latter's generosity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, both the DONOR & DONEE have hereunder subscribed their names this __________ day of
__________________ 20__ at _____________________, Philippines.
_____________________________ ______________________________
DONOR DONEE
WITNESSES:
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, a notary for and in the City of Makati, personally appeared:
(Donee) 00000000 June 28, 20__ / Makati City
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Deed of Donation and acknowledged to
me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
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Notary Public
Doc. No._____;
Page No. _____;
Book No._____;
Series of 20__.
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LXXX. DEED OF RELINQUISHMENT AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS AND INTEREST
DEED OF RELINQUISHMENT
AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS AND INTEREST
This Deed, made and executed by and between:
(insert name of transferor) of legal age, Filipino, single/married to _______________ and a resident of
_________________, hereinafter referred to as the TRANSFEROR;
- and
(insert name of transferor), of legal age, Filipino, single/married to ____________ and a resident
of _____________, hereinafter referred to as the TRANSFEREE;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the TRANSFEROR, is the bona fide occupant and possessor of right over a parcel of land described as:
(enter description of land)
WHEREAS, the TRANSFEROR desires to WAIVE, RELINQUISH, RENOUNCE and TRANSFER her rights, interests over
said property above-described;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of (insert amount in words ) (insert amount in numbers ex.
Php55,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, in hand paid by the Transferee to the Transferor, receipt hereof is hereby
acknowledged, the latter hereby TRANSFER, WAIVES, RELINQUISHES AND RENOUNCES all his/her rights and interests over
a portion of the above-said parcel of land containing an area of _______________ square meters, more or less, to and in
favor of the transferee, her heirs, successors-in-interests and assigns, free from all liens and encumbrances.
The TRANSFEROR hereby warrants peaceful and lawful possession and enjoyment of the said property herein
transferred and conveyed and shall defend Transferees rights against claims of any person whomsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands this _____ day of __________ , 2006 at
_____________.
__________________ _________________
Transferor Transferee
With My Marital Consent
______________
Spouse of Transferor
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF : _____________ and ____________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

CITY OF ________ )SS.
X - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - X
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of _____________, Philippines this ____ day of ___________ , 2006
personally appeared the following with their Community Tax Certificates Number to wit:
Name Community Tax Certificate No. Date of Issuance Place Issued
both known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and they
acknowledged to me that the same are their own free and voluntary act and deed.
This instrument consist of two (2) pages including this page in which this acknowledgment is written and duly
signed by the parties together with their witnesses on each and every page hereof.
Doc No. _______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of 2006.
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LXXXI. DEED OF REVOCATION OF DONATION
DEED OF REVOCATION OF DONATION
That, I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, by
virtue of a certain public instrument made and executed on _____________ at _____________, Philippines, and entered on
the Notarial Register of Notary Public _____________ as Doc. No. ______, Page No. ______, Book No. ______, Series of
______, did voluntarily and freely give, by way of donation, unto _____________, who is also of legal age, Filipino,
(single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines (hereinafter referred to as the "DONEE"), a
certain parcel of land more particularly described as follows:
WHEREAS, the DONEE undertook to render support to the undersigned DONOR such that the undersigned then willingly and
voluntarily donated the aforementioned parcel of land to the DONEE.
WHEREAS, in an act of ingratitude, the DONEE has refused to, still refuses and continues to refuse to give support to the
DONOR.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, _____________, by virtue of Article 765 of the New Civil Code, do hereby revoke, avoid, and cancel
the above-mentioned donation, and demand from said DONEE, _____________, the immediate reconveyance of title of the
above-described property in the name of the undersigned and turn-over of possession thereof from the date hereof.
_____________, Philippines, _____________, 200__.
DONOR SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:
__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXXXII. DEED OF SALE OF A REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
I, _____________________, of legal age, Filipino, single/married and a resident of ____________________________,

Philippines, for and in consideration of the amount of __________________________________ to me in hand paid by
________________________, of legal age, Filipino, married to _________________
and a resident of __________________, Philippines, do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely and
unconditionally unto and in favor of __________________ his heirs, successors and assigns the following parcel of land
covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. ______________________ particularly described as follows:
(ENTER DESCRIPTION OF LAND)
free from all liens and encumbrances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _______________at ___________ City, Philippines.
_____________________
Vendor
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF :
_______________AND __________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

CITY OF ___________________ )SS.
X----------------------X
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of __________, Philippines this _______________ personally appeared
______________________ with his Community Tax Certificate No._____________ issued at _________________ on
___________ known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and he
acknowledged to me that the same is his own free and voluntary act and deed.
Doc. No. ________;

Page No.________ ;
Book No. _______ ;
Series of 2006.
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LXXXIII. DEED OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

DEED OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
That I, (Name of Seller), Filipino, of legal age, a resident of (Address of Seller), is the lawful owner of a certain
motor vehicle which is more particularly described as follows:
MAKE : MOTOR NO. :

C.R. NO. :
That for and in consideration of the sum of Amount in Words (P000.000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged to my entire satisfaction, I hereby sell, transfer and convey by way of Absolute Sale unto
(Name of Buyer), Filipino, of legal age, and resident of (Address of Buyer), the above described motor vehicle, free from
all liens and encumbrances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our hands this____ day of _______________ at
________________.
(Name of Buyer) (Name of Seller)

Vendee Vendor
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Republic of the Philippines )

) S.S
(Name of Seller) 10000000 Jan 01, __ / Angeles City

(Name of Buyer) 10000000 Jan 04, __ / Manila
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
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LXXXIV. DEMAND LETTER TO VACATE
Date __________
Name of respondent
Address
Dear Mr./Mrs/Ms _________
It has been 30 days since you received my letter dated ______ and still, you have failed to pay and still refuses to pay your
arrears which have now amounted to NINETY ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P 91, 000.00) .
Please be reminded that I have sent you several letters of demand for you to pay your back rentals and to vacate the
premises but the same letters have been left unanswered. Consider this then, as my last and final demand for you to pay
your account within five (5) days from receipt and to VACATE THE premises within ten (10) days from receipt of this notice.
Otherwise, I shall be constrained to commence suit to protect my interests.
Very truly yours,
_______________
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LXXXV. DIRECTOR'S CERTIFICATE
DIRECTOR'S CERTIFICATE
We, the undersigned majority members of the Board of Directors and the Secretary, do hereby certify that the Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws of __Name of Corporation__, INC. was amended by an affirmative vote of the stockholders
owning or representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock at a meeting held for that purpose at the
principal office of the corporation on _____________.
The amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws was likewise approved by majority of the directors at a
meeting held at the principal office of the corporation on _____________.
(SIGNATURES OF DIRECTORS)
COUNTERSIGNED:
Corporate Secretary
(JURAT)
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LXXXVI. DONATION MORTIS CAUSA
DONATION MORTIS CAUSA
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines
(hereinafter called the "DONOR");
- and -
_____________, likewise of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines
(hereinafter called the "DONEE");
witnesseth:
WHEREAS, the DONOR is the true and registered owner of a certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows:
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the love and affection the DONOR has for the DONEE, the DONOR does hereby
TRANSFER, GIVE and CONVEY unto the DONEE, (his/her) heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest, the above-described
parcel of land, to take effect upon the DONOR'S demise, subject to the following conditions:
1.That should _____________, the spouse of the DONOR, survive (him/her), the usufructuary rights over the above-
described parcel of land shall pertain to her during her lifetime;
2.That the DONEE shall not dispose of, or in any manner, encumber, the properties herein donated during the lifetime of the
said usufructuary;
3.That the DONEE hereby accepts and receives this donation made in (his/her)favor by the DONOR, and hereby manifests
(his/her) gratefulness for the latter's generosity and liberality;
4.That further, the DONOR hereby reserves unto himself the right to possess and sell the above-described property, as true
owner thereof, before his death, without need of prior consent or approval by the DONEE.
DONOR DONEE
ATTESTATION CLAUSE
WE, the undersigned witnesses hereby attest and certify: That the foregoing DONATION MORTIS CAUSA was executed by
_____________ and consist of _____________ (_____) pages, including this page where the Attestation of Witness and
the Acknowledgement before the Notary Public appears; That this was signed by the DONOR and the DONEE in our
presence, and we at their request, have signed these presents on the last page hereof, and on the left-hand margin of each
and every page, in their presence, and in front of each and everyone of us.
WITNESS ADDRESS
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
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Province of ____________________)S.S.
x--------------x
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
1. DONOR_____________ _____________
2. DONEE_____________ _____________
3. WITNESS_____________ _____________
4. WITNESS_____________ _____________
5. WITNESS_____________ _____________
all known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing DEED OF DONATION MORTIS CAUSE
which they acknowledged to me to be their free and voluntary act and deed, consisting of only ______ (____) page/s,
including this page in which this Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by the Donor, the Donee and their three (3)
instrumental witnesses on each and every page hereof.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;
Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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LXXXVII. DONATION TO THE GOVERNMENT WITH REVOCATION CLAUSE
DEED OF DONATION
This Deed of Donation made and executed by and between:
(hereinafter referred to as the "DONOR")
- and
_____________ CITY, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, represented herein
by its __Position__, __Name of Official__ (hereinafter referred to as the "DONEE");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the DONOR is the true and registered owner of certain playground equipment, listed and described in Annex "A"
and attached hereto and made an integral part hereof;
WHEREAS, the DONOR recognizes and supports the noble task of the DONEE in promoting the welfare and well-rounded
development of the children of the City;
WHEREAS, the DONOR desires to assist the DONEE and give further impetus to its numerous child welfare programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and due to the magnanimity of the DONOR, the latter
hereby transfers and conveys unto the DONEE, by way of DONATION, the playground equipment listed in Annex "A" hereof
subject to the conditions that the DONEE shall, at its own expense, maintain the donated playground equipment and its
immediate surroundings in a clean and safe condition, re-paint the said equipment on a regular basis to prevent corrosion
and make all the necessary maintenance and repair at all times to ensure that the playground equipment remain clean and
safe for use by the children. In addition, the DONEE shall install and maintain on the premises signs acknowledging the
donation by the DONOR of the playground equipment.
In the event that the conditions of the donation, as contained herein, are not complied with by the DONEE within thirty (30)
days after the latter's failure to comply with the same is brought to its attention, this donation shall be automatically
revoked and rendered ineffective and the DONOR shall regain ownership over the playground equipment and shall have the
right to recover possession of the same.
The DONEE hereby accepts the donation of the playground equipment as listed in Annex "A", together with the conditions
herein imposed, and hereby expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the support, kindness and liberality of the DONOR.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines
DONOR DONEE
__________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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LXXXVIII. EARNEST MONEY RECEIPT AGREEMENT
EARNEST MONEY RECEIPT AGREEMENT
Received from (Name of Buyer) with postal address at ( Address), the sum of (Amount in Words) (P 000,000.00)
covered by ABC Bank, check # 00000000 dated January 1, 20__ representing EARNEST MONEY for payment of a Two-
Story house and lot located at (Address of Property) covered by T.C.T. No. T-00000.
This EARNEST MONEY forms part of the purchase price of (Amount in words) (P 0,000,000.00). The balance and full
payment shall be paid on or before __________________.
The BUYER hereby reserves the exclusive right to purchase the aforementioned property and the SELLER cannot offer the
aforementioned property to any third party until _____________________.
Upon full payment, the SELLER shall execute a DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE in favor of the BUYER, conveying the subject
property with full warranty of a legal and valid title as provided by law, free and clear from any liens and encumbrances.
Upon execution of the DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, the SELLER shall undertake the payment of the Capital Gains Tax. The
BUYER shall shoulder the payment of the Documentary Stamps Tax, Transfer Tax, Registration Fee and all other expenses
to transfer the title of the property under his name.
In case of voluntary cancellation of this agreement by the BUYER without any cause on the part of the SELLER or if the
BUYER fails to comply with his obligations mentioned, then the SELLER shall have the right to terminate this agreement in
which case the EARNEST MONEY in the amount of (Amount in words) (P 000,000.00) shall be forfeited in favor of the
SELLER as liquidated damages.
January 1, 20___
(SELLER) (BUYER)
Signature over Printed Name Signature over Printed Name
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LXXXIX. EASEMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY
EASEMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY
This Agreement of Easement of Right of Way, entered into by and between (insert name of owner of the dominant
estate), owner of the dominant estate, of legal age, single/married and resident of ______________, and (insert name of
owner of the servient estate), of legal age, single/married, and a resident of _____________ ;
WITNESSETH:
1. That (name of owner of dominant estate) is the owner of a parcel of land in __________ and more particularly
described as follows:
(insert description of land here)
which property is covered by Transfer Certficiate of Title Number (TCT) ___________ of the Register of Deeds of
___________ ;
2. That (name of owner of the servient estate), is the owner of a parcel of land located at __________ , which lot is
adjacent to the aforesaid property of (name of owner of dominant estate), and particularly described as follows:
(insert description of land here)
which property is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) Number __________ of the Register of Deeds of
________________;
3. That in order for (name of owner of servient estate) to have an access to and from his above-mentioned land, it
would be necessary for him to pass through the property of (name of owner of dominant estate). For this purpose, (name
of owner of dominant estate) agrees to establish a path as passageway in favor of (name of owner of servient estate), his
heirs, successors-in-interest and assigns, the total area and boundaries of which is that particularly described in the
attached plan, Annex "A" hereof;
4. That in consideration of such path or passageway, (name of owner of servient estate), hereby agrees and binds
himself/herself to pay (name of owner of dominant estate) as compensation in the sum of ______________ , Philippine
Currency, upon signing and execution of this agreement;
5. That the period of this easement shall be for ___________ years, starting from the date of signing and execution
of this agreement unless earlier terminated by mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this _____________ in the City of _________, Philippines.
__________________ ___________________
owner of dominant estate owner of servient estate
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF :
_______________AND __________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

CITY OF __________________ )SS.
X----------------------X
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of ________, Philippines this _______________ personally appeared
_____________ with his Community Tax Certificate No._____________ issued at ___________ on ___________ and
___________ with his Community Tax Certificate No. ________ issued at ______ on ___________ known to me and to
me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged to me that the same is
their own free and voluntary act and deed.
This instrument refers to an Easement of Right of Way consisting of _____ pages including this page in which this
acknowledgment is written duly signed by the parties together with their instrumental witnesses on each and every page
hereof.
Doc. No. ________;

Page No.________ ;
Book No. _______ ;
Series of 2006 .
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XC. EXCLUSIVE (NON-EXCLUSIVE) AUTHORITY TO SELL (LEASE)
EXCLUSIVE (NON-EXCLUSIVE) AUTHORITY TO SELL (LEASE)
THIS IS TO AUTHORIZE (Name), of legal age, a resident of (Address) , to do and perform any and all of the following
acts:
(In case of a corporation, replace above with: THIS IS TO AUTHORIZE [Name of Corporation], a domestic corporation
existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Philippines, with principal office located at [Address], to do and perform the
following acts:)
TO SELL (or TO RENT OUT) my house and lot located at (Address), more particularly described as follows:
Block No. _________ Lot No. __________ Lot Area: __________ square meters
Transfer Certificate of Title No. __________
That (Name /Corporation) shall receive a commission fee equivalent to FIVE (5%) PERCENT of the total selling price as
stipulated in the Deed of Sale or Contract to Sell, payable upon the execution of the instrument.
(In case of rent, replace above with: That (Name /Corporation) shall receive a commission fee equivalent to ONE
MONTH RENT as stipulated in the Rental /Lease Contract, payable upon the execution of the instrument.
In case of renewal of lease, (Name /Corporation) shall receive an equivalent of ONE MONTH RENT for every year of
lease as stipulated in the Rental /Lease Contract, payable upon the execution of the instrument.)
(Add terms as required)
This exclusive (or Non-Exclusive) authority shall become ineffective only after 30 (60 or 90) days from receipt of either
party of a written notice terminating such authority.
__________________________________
OWNER
Signature Over Printed Name
Name of Owner: _________________________________________

Spouse: _________________________________________________
Home Address: __________________________________________
Telephone Nos. __________________________________________
Office Address: __________________________________________
Telephone Nos. __________________________________________
Date: _______________________
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XCI. EXTENSION OF LEASE
AGREEMENT
(Extension of Lease)
This AGREEMENT is entered into by and between:
(hereinafter referred to as the "LESSOR");
- and -
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, LESSOR and LESSEE were parties and signatories to a Contract of Lease executed on _____________ whereby
the __Leased Property__ belonging to the LESSOR was leased by the LESSEE for _____________ (_____) years, up to and
including _____________.
WHEREAS, LESSOR and LESSEE have mutually agreed to extend the term of the said lease contract for _____________
(_______) year(s), from _____________ to _____________.
NOW, THEREFORE, by mutual agreement, both parties have agreed to extend the term of the said Contact of Lease for
another _____________ (_______) year(s), from _____________ to _____________, under the same applicable terms,
consideration, and conditions of the original Contract of Lease, a copy of which is hereto attached and made an integral part
of this Agreement.
LESSOR LESSEE
__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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XCII. GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS:
I, (Name of Principal), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino, a resident of (Address), do
hereby name, constitute, and appoint (Name of Agent /Attorney-In-Fact), to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in
my name, place, and stead, to do and perform the following acts and things to wit:
To ask, demand, collect any and all sums of money, sue for recover, debts, dues, accounts, dividends, legacies,
bequests, interests , and other things of value of whatever nature or kind as may now be or may hereafter become due
owing, payable or belonging to me, and to have, sue, and to take any all lawful ways and means for the recovery thereof by
suit, attachment, compromise or otherwise;
To make, sign, execute, and deliver contracts, agreements, documents and other writings of whatever nature or kind,
with any and all third persons, entities or concerns, upon terms and conditions acceptable to my said attorney;
To delegate in whole or in part any all of the powers herein granted or conferred, by means of an instrument in writing,
favor of any third persons whom my said attorney may select;
HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto my said attorney full power and authority whatsoever requisite or necessary or
proper to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might and could lawfully do if
personally present, with power of substitution and revocation, and hereby, ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney
or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done under and by virtue of these presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto affixed our signatures this ___________ day of ____________________ ,
20__ in ______________________, Philippines.
___________________________________ __________________________________
(Principal) (Agent /Attorney-In-Fact)
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

) S.S
(Name of Principal) 10000000 February 24, 20__ / Paranaque City

(Name of Agent) 10000000 January 28, 20__ / Mandaluyong City
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Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
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XCIII. INFORMATION FOR ARSON
(caption)
INFORMATION
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of ARSON, committed as follows, to wit:
_____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused did then and there willfully, and
feloniously set on fire the building belonging to _____________, knowing it to be occupied by at that time by one or more
persons, to the damage and prejudice of the said _____________ in the amount of P_____________.
Contrary to law.
PROSECUTOR
Witnesses:
____________________
____________________
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XCIV. INFORMATION FOR ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE
(caption)
INFORMATION
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE, committed as follows,
to wit:
_____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused, armed with a jungle knife, and with
evident intent to kill, did then and there willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously attack _____________ with his said weapon,
missing said _____________ by only a fraction of an inch, and would have continued his criminal act had not the said
_____________ successfully resisted him with the help of some bystanders who responded to his cry for help.
Contrary to law.
PROSECUTOR
Witnesses:
_________________
____________________
(Certification of Preliminary Investigation)
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XCV. INFORMATION FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY THROUGH RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE
(caption)
INFORMATION
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of DAMAGE TO PROPERTY THROUGH RECKLESS
IMPRUDENCE, committed as follows, to wit:
_____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused did then and there, while driving his
Sarao jeepney with Plate No. _____________ under the influence of liquor and in a reckless and imprudent manner,
bumped the his said jeepney into the residential house of _____________ situated at _____________ and along
_____________ highway, thereby causing damage to the front wall of the said residential house to the damage and
prejudice of its owner, _____________, in the amount of P_____________.
Contrary to law.
PROSECUTOR
Witnesses:
___________________
____________________
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XCVI. INFORMATION FOR FALSIFICATION
(caption)
INFORMATION
The undersigned, _____________, accuses _____________ of the crime of FALSIFICATION, committed as follows, to wit:
_____________ and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the accused _____________ who is not a passer of any
professional board examination administered by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), conspiring and conniving
with the other accused _____________, who was then and there was a records clerk of the PRC, did there and them,
willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously made up and printed a fake PRC License Card bearing the name of the accused
_____________ making it appear therein that the latter is a board passer of the Electrical Engineering Board given on
_____________ and with a grade of _____________ and that he is a Registered Electrical Engineer, knowing the said
accused had neither the legal right or title to the issuance of the said PRC License Card.
Contrary to law.
PROSECUTOR
Witnesses:
____________________
____________________
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XCVII. JOINT AFFIDAVIT TO ESTABLISH DATE OF BIRTH

Province of _________________)S.S.
City/Municipality of ___________)
x------x
JOINT AFFIDAVIT
We, ____________and ___________, both Filipinos, of legal ages and residents of _____________, Philippines, having
That we both personally know the person of ____________since his childhood because formerly, we had lived in the same
locality for a long time, and his family has been a close family friend;
That we also know and we hereby declare that the said __________was born on _____________ at _____________,
Philippines;
That we are not related in any way, either by consanguinity or affinity, to the said _____________;
As such, we execute this Joint Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and for any other legal purpose that this
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this ___________, at _____________, Philippines.
Affiant Affiant
(JURAT)
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XCVIII. Jurat for Joint Affiants
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this _____________, by _____________ who exhibited to me (his/her)
Community Tax Certificate No. _____________ issued at _____________ on _____________ and by _____________ who
exhibited to me (his/her) Community Tax Certificate No. _____________ issued at _____________ on _____________.
Notary Public
Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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XCIX. JURAT FOR MULTIPLE AFFIANTS
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this _____________, by the following, who exhibited to me their respective
Community Tax Certificates as follows:

1. _____________ ____________ _____________
2. _____________ ___________ _____________
3. ____________ ____________ _____________
Notary Public
Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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C. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, ____name of testator_____ , Filipino citizen, of legal age, single/married to ___insert name of spouse if any___, born on
the ____th of ______________, ____ , a resident of __insert address__ , being of sound and disposing mind and memory,
and not acting under undue influence or intimidation from anyone, do hereby declare and proclaim this instrument to be my
Last Will and Testament, in English, the language which I am well conversant. And I hereby declare that:
I. I desire that should I die, it is my wish to be buried according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church
and interred at our family mausoleum in Manila;
II. To my beloved wife _____name of wife_____, I give and bequeath the following property to
wit:_________________________ ;
III. To my esteemed children, ________________________ and ______________________I give and

bequeath the following properties to wit:_______________________________ in equal shares;
IV. To my dear brother, __________________________I give and bequeath the following properties to
wit:_______________________________.
V. To my loyal assistant, __________________________I give and bequeath the following properties to

wit:_______________________________.
VI. I hereby designate ____name of executor_____ the executor and administrator of this Last Will and
Testament, and in his incapacity, I name and designate _____________________ as his substitute.
VII. I hereby direct that the executor and administrator of this Last Will and Testament or his substitute
need not present any bond;
VIII. I hereby revoke, set aside and annul any and all of my other will or testamentary dispositions that I
have made, executed, signed or published preceding this Last Will and Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this ________ day of _____________, 20__, in
________________, Philippines.
_______________________________________
(Signature of Testator over Printed Name)
ATTESTATION CLAUSE
We, the undersigned attesting witnesses, do hereby affirm that the forgoing is the last Will and Testament of ___name of
testator___ and we certify that the testator executed this document while of sound mind and memory. That the testator
signed this document in our presence, at the bottom of the last page and on the left hand margin of each and every page,
and we, in turn, at the testator's behest have witnessed and signed the same in every page thereof, on the left margin, in
the presence of the testator and of the notary public, this _____ day of __________, 20__ at____________.
______________________________ ____________________________________________
Signature of Witness Address
______________________________ ____________________________________________
______________________________ ____________________________________________
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JOINT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, Notary Public for and in the city of ________________, personally appeared:
The testator ________________, with CTC No. __________ issued at ___________ on ____________;
Witness, ___________________, with CTC No. __________ issued at ___________ on ____________;
all known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Will, the first as testator and the last three as
instrumental witnesses, and they respectively acknowledged to me that the same as their own free act and deed.
This Last Will and Testament consists of __ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgment is written, and has
been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by the testator and his witnesses, and sealed with my
notarial seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day, year, and place above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No. _____;

Page No._____;
Book No._____;
Series of 20__.
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
I, _____________, of legal age, (single / married / widow), a citizen of _____________ and currently a resident of
_____________, with sound and disposing mind and memory, and without having been forced, intimidated or unduly
influenced by anybody, have hereby voluntarily executed and proclaimed this instrument, as my Last Will and Testament, in
English, a language I speak and write with and of which I am well conversant:
1. That should I finally rest in eternal peace, it is my wish and desire that internment, vigil and burial be made in
accordance with the customs and traditions of the _____________ Church;
2.That I am the owner of the following properties:
(List and Description of Real and Personal Properties)
3.That should the Lord Almighty finally summon this soul from its earthly abode, it is my wish and desire to bequeath, grant
and devise my properties above-mentioned, as follows:
a)To my beloved (wife/husband) _____________, I hereby bequeath the properties listed as nos. _______ above;
b)To my beloved children _____________, _____________, and _____________, I hereby bequeath in equal shares, the
properties listed as nos. _______ above;
c)To _____________ who has been my constant companion and nurse in my illness, I hereby devise the property listed as
no. _______ above;
d)To my (brother/sister/friend/etc.) _____________ I give the property listed as no. _______ above;
4.That should Divine Providence will it that I die ahead of my beloved (wife/husband), I hereby proclaim as my wish and
desire which my heirs, devisees and legatees should respect, that the provisions of the foregoing Paragraph 3, Sub-
Paragraphs b, c, and d be rendered temporarily without force and effect, and my surviving (wife/husband) shall have full
use and enjoyment of all the above-listed properties; and only upon (his/her) demise shall the provisions of Paragraph 3,
Sub-Paragraphs b, c, and d come into effect;
5.That for the purpose of rendering this Last Will and Testament effective thru the proper proceeding in Court, I hereby
name and constitute _____________ as Executor and Administrator of this Last Will and Testament, and that in his
incapacity, I hereby name _____________ as his substitute;
6.That the Executor and Administrator I hereby nominate shall be excused from posting any bond;
7.That I hereby revoke, set aside, and annul any other will or testamentary disposition I have made, signed, or proclaimed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my this ______ at _____, Philippines.
TESTATOR
ATTESTATION CLAUSE
WE, the undersigned witnesses, do hereby affirm that the foregoing is the Last Will and 'Testament of _____________ and
we hereby certify: That (he/she) executed the same while of sound and disposing mind and memory; That he signed the
same in our presence, at the bottom of the last page and on the left hand margin of each and every page, and we, at his
behest, have signed hereunder and on the left hand margin of each and every page, in (his/her) presence, in the presence
of the Notary Public, and in the presence of each and every one of us this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
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WITNESS ADDRESS
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x---------------x
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Name C.T.C. No.Date / Place Issued
1. TESTATOR _____________ _____________
2. WITNESS_____________ _____________
3. WITNESS_____________ _____________
4. WITNESS_____________ _____________
known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the foregoing Last Will and Testament, which he
acknowledged to me to be (his/her) own free and voluntary act and deed and which (he/she) executed and signed in the
presence of the three (3) above-named attesting witnesses, who all signed their names as proof of their attestation on this
page before the Testator _____________ and in the presence of each and everyone of them, and they acknowledged the
same to be their free and voluntary act and deed.
This Last Will and Testament consists of _____________.(______) pages, including the page on which the ratification and
acknowledgment are written.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;
Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
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CI. LEASE CONTRACT
LEASE CONTRACT
This CONTRACT OF LEASE is made and executed at the City of _____, this day of _______________, 20__, by and
between:
(NAME OF LESSOR), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino, and with residence and postal
address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR.
-AND-
(NAME OF LESSEE), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as the
LESSEE.
WITNESSETH; That
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of THE LEASED PREMISES, a residential property situated at (Address of property
to be leased);
WHEREAS, the LESSOR agrees to lease-out the property to the LESSEE and the LESSEE is willing to lease the same;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the LESSOR leases unto the LESSEE and the
LESSEE hereby accepts from the LESSOR the LEASED premises, subject to the following:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. PURPOSES: That premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the LESSEE for residential purposes only and
shall not be diverted to other uses. It is hereby expressly agreed that if at any time the premises are used for other
purposes, the LESSOR shall have the right to rescind this contract without prejudice to its other rights under the law.
2. TERM: This term of lease is for ONE (1) YEAR. from (Date) to (Date) inclusive. Upon its expiration, this lease may be
renewed under such terms and conditions as my be mutually agreed upon by both parties, written notice of intention to
renew the lease shall be served to the LESSOR not later than seven (7) days prior to the expiry date of the period herein
agreed upon.
3. RENTAL RATE: The monthly rental rate for the leased premises shall be in PESOS: AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00),
Philippine Currency. All rental payments shall be payable to the LESSOR.
4. DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE shall deposit to the LESSOR upon signing of this contract and prior to move-in an amount
equivalent to the rent for THREE (3) MONTHS or the sum of PESOS: AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine
Currency. wherein the two (2) months deposit shall be applied as rent for the 11th and 12th months and the remaining one
(1) month deposit shall answer partially for damages and any other obligations, for utilities such as Water, Electricity, CATV,
Telephone, Association Dues or resulting from violation(s) of any of the provision of this contract.
5. DEFAULT PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE in the payment of the rent, such as when the checks are
dishonored, the LESSOR at its option may terminate this contract and eject the LESSEE. The LESSOR has the right to
padlock the premises when the LESSEE is in default of payment for One (1) month and may forfeit whatever rental deposit
or advances have been given by the LESSEE.
6. SUB-LEASE: The LESSEE shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow or permit the leased premises to be occupied in
whole or in part by any person, form or corporation, neither shall the LESSEE assign its rights hereunder to any other
person or entity and no right of interest thereto or therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the LESSEE without
the LESSOR'S written approval.
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE shall pay for its telephone, electric, cable TV, water, Internet, association dues and
other public services and utilities during the duration of the lease.
8. FORCE MAJEURE: If whole or any part of the leased premises shall be destroyed or damaged by fire, flood, lightning,
typhoon, earthquake, storm, riot or any other unforeseen disabling cause of acts of God, as to render the leased premises
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during the term substantially unfit for use and occupation of the LESSEE, then this lease contract may be terminated
without compensation by the LESSOR or by the LESSEE by notice in writing to the other.
9. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY: The LESSOR or its authorized agent shall after giving due notice to the LESSEE shall
have the right to enter the premises in the presence of the LESSEE or its representative at any reasonable hour to examine
the same or make repairs therein or for the operation and maintenance of the building or to exhibit the leased premises to
prospective LESSEE, or for any other lawful purposes which it may deem necessary.
10. EXPIRATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of this lease or cancellation thereof, as herein provided, the
LESSEE will promptly deliver to the LESSOR the leased premises with all corresponding keys and in as good and tenable
condition as the same is now, ordinary wear and tear expected devoid of all occupants, movable furniture, articles and
effects of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this clause by the LESSEE will give the LESSOR the right, at the
latter's option, to refuse to accept the delivery of the premises and compel the LESSEE to pay rent therefrom at the same
rate plus Twenty Five (25) % thereof as penalty until the LESSEE shall have complied with the terms hereof. The same
penalty shall be imposed in case the LESSEE fails to leave the premises after the expiration of this Contract of Lease or
termination for any reason whatsoever.
11. JUDICIAL RELIEF: Should any one of the parties herein be compelled to seek judicial relief against the other, the
losing party shall pay an amount of One Hundred (100) % of the amount clamed in the complaint as attorney's fees which
shall in no case be less than P50,000.00 pesos in addition to other cost and damages which the said party may be entitled
to under the law.
12. This CONTRACT OF LEASE shall be valid and binding between the parties, their successors-in-interest and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties herein affixed their signatures on the date and place above written.
(Name of Lessor) (Name of Lessee)

LESSOR LESSEE
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

_________________________) S.S
(Name of Lessor) 10000000 February 24, 20__ / Cavite City

(Name of Lessee) 10000000 January 07, 20__ / Makati
This instrument consisting of ____ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgement is written, has been signed
on each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their witnesses, and and sealed with my notarial seal.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
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CII. MARINE PROTEST BY SHIP CAPTAIN

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x--------------x
MARINE PROTEST
Name: ______________ Age: _____Civil Status: _______

Address: _________________________________
Position: __________________Type/Cargo: ___________
Home Port: ___________________________________
Registry Number: ___________________________
Burden/Cargo: _____________________________
Gross Tons:_____________ Net Tons: ____________
After being duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby declared and state on protest. That on (continue with facts and
circumstances that transpired in the______________________incident)
That I, as Master, (Indicate what actions the master initiated _________________________.
That I as Master (Indicate the respondents and their address if any.)____________________________________.
That I as Master (Indicate the respondents and their address if any.) _________________________________.
That the prevailing weather at the time was as follows:
General Description: ______________________

Wind Direction: _______Velocity: ____ Kits: _________
Height of Seas: _________Feet: ____________
Tide: __________________ Flood ____________
Visibility: ___________________________
Other Remarks: _____________________
That the incident resulted injuries to ___________________ persons and death to _____________ persons, whose names
are listed in Exhibit "A" of this PROTEST
That this incident likewise resulted to loss or slight damage to the _____________ belonging to _____________ in the
estimated amount of ______________________________ (P____________) and detailed in Exhibit "B" of this PROTEST:
That my organization / shipping company is as follows:
Company:___________________________
Address: __________________________
Telephone(s) _______________________
Fax: ______________________________
That further/additional information/data is appended hereto as Exhibit "1" of this PROTEST.
SHIP CAPTAIN
JURAT)
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CIII. MOTION FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS
(CAPTION)
MOTION FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS
Defendant, through the undersigned counsel and unto this Honorable Court, respectfully avers:
1. That the plaintiff's complaint in paragraph 5 alleges:
From August 3 to December 2003, defendant never paid anything to herein plaintiff. The check that he issued as partial
payment for the first month also bounced. x x x(underscoring supplied)
2.The said allegation is not averred with sufficient definiteness and particularity, specifically it does not mention the amount
of the check therein mentioned, its check number, date, and the drawee bank;
3.That a more definite statement on the matters as above-indicated is necessary in order to enable the defendant to
prepare its responsive pleading because from the very onset of this controversy, the main dispute was on what was actually
and exactly agreed upon by the parties as the amount of monthly rentals on the lease of plaintiff's property;
4.However, due to the fact that defendant corporation had to transfer its liaison offices depending on its project sites, the
check stub where the above-mentioned check came from was probably misplaced and could no longer be found;
5.That a bill of particulars or a more definite statement as to particulars of the said check which was allegedly issued by the
defendants as partial payment for the first month would definitely simplify the issues in this case, and hopefully
uncomplicate the negotiations between the parties for an amicable settlement.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, defendant most respectfully prays that an order be issued by this Honorable Court requiring the plaintiff to
make more definite statement as to the particulars of the check mentioned in paragraph 5 of his complaint, particularly
stating its amount, check number, date, and the name of the drawee bank.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CIV. MOTION FOR EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT
(caption)
MOTION for execution
COMES NOW Plaintiff, by counsel and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully states:
That on _____________, the Honorable Court rendered decision on the above-captioned case, ordering as follows:
(State the Dispositive Portion of the Judgment)
That inquiry into the records of this case with this Honorable Court shows that no appeal has been taken from the said
decision after it has been rendered by the Honorable Court;
That the reglementary period for appeal has already expired, and said decision is now final, unappeasable and executory.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed that a Writ of Execution be issued in the above-captioned
ordering _____________.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CV. MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER RESPONSIVE PLEADING
(CAPTION)
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
DEFENDANT, by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully states that:
1. Defendant engaged the services of undersigned counsel only on _____________;
2. Defendant was served with Summons and copy of the Complaint on _____________ and thus has until _____________
within which to submit an Answer or Responsive Pleading;
3. However, due to the pressures of equally urgent professional work and prior commitments, the undersigned counsel will
not be able to meet the said deadline;
4. As such, undersigned counsel is constrained to request for an additional period of _____________ from today within
which to submit Defendant's Answer or Responsive Pleading. Moreover, this additional time will also allow the undersigned
to interview the available witness and study this case further;
5. This Motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the foregoing reasons.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, Defendant most respectfully prays of this Honorable Court that he be given an additional period of
_____________ from today within which to submit an Answer or other Responsive Pleading.
Other relief just and equitable are likewise prayed for.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CVI. MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT COUNTER AFFIDAVIT
(CAPTION)
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
Respondent, by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Office of the City Prosecutor, most respectfully states
that:
1. Respondent engaged the services of undersigned counsel only on _____________;
2. Respondent received the subpoena on _____________ and thus has until _____________ within which to submit his
counter-affidavit;
3. However, due to the pressures of equally urgent professional work and prior commitments, the undersigned counsel will
not be able to meet the said deadline;
4. As such, undersigned counsel is constrained to request for an additional period of _____________ from today within
which to submit Respondent's counter-affidavit and other supporting evidence. Moreover, this additional time will also allow
the undersigned to interview the available witness and study this case;
5. This Motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the foregoing reasons.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, Respondent most respectfully prays of this Honorable City Prosecutor of _____________ that he be given an
additional period of _____________ from today within which to submit his counter-affidavit and other documentary
evidence.
MOST RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CVII. MOTION FOR INTERVENTION
(caption)
MOTION FOR INTERVENTION
COMES NOW the Intervenor, by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully requests for
leave to intervene in the above-captioned case, for the following reasons:
That the Intervenor is a purchaser of some of the subdivided portions of Lot No. _______, the subject matter of the above-
captioned case;
That the Intervenor has a legal interest in the matter in litigation, or in the success of the complainant, or is so situated as
to be adversely affected by a distribution or other disposition of the parcel of land, subject matter of the above-captioned
case;
That this intervention will not, in the least, unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the rights of the original parties in
the case;
That the Intervenor's rights can be fully protected in this proceeding rather than by filing a separate proceeding.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, it is most respectfully prayed that the said _____________ be allowed to intervene in this action by filing a
Complaint in Intervention, a copy of which is attached to this motion.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
(Attach a Complaint / Answer in Intervention, as the case may be)
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CVIII. MOTION TO DECLARE DEFENDANT IN DEFAULT
(CAPTION)
MOTION
(TO DECLARE DEFENDANT IN DEFAULT)
Plaintiff, by counsel and unto this Honorable Court, respectfully states
1.The records of the Honorable Court show that Defendant was served with copy of the summons and of the complaint,
together with annexes thereto on _____________;
2.Upon verification however, the records show that Defendant _____________ has failed to file his Answer within the
reglementary period specified by the Rules of Court despite the service of the summons and the complaint;
3.As such, it is respectfully prayed that Defendant _____________ be declared in default pursuant to the Rules of Court
and that the Honorable Court proceed to render judgment as the complaint may warrant.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that Defendant _____________ be declared in default pursuant to the Rules of Court
and that the Honorable Court proceed to render judgment as the complaint may warrant.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CIX. MOTION TO DISMISS
(CAPTION)
MOTION TO DISMISS
COMES NOW the Respondent, _____________ Inc., through the undersigned counsel, appearing especially and solely for
this purpose, and to this Honorable Court, most respectfully moves for the dismissal of the Complaint on the following
ground that THE HONORABLE COURT HAS NOT ACQUIRED JURISDICTION OVER THE PERSON OF THE DEFENDING PARTY.
DISCUSSION
A cursory reading of the Summons and Return of Service would readily show that the copies of the Summons dated 08 May
2001 and the Complaint and its corresponding annexes were allegedly delivered and tendered upon the Movant
_____________ INC. through a certain Maria Clara alleged to be the authorized personnel of Movant _____________ INC.,
Bacolod City on 29 August 2001. Copies of the said Summons and Return of Service that form part of the records on the
case are hereto pleaded as integral part of this Motion;
Said service of Summons, however, constitutes an improper service of summons amounting to lack of jurisdiction over the
person of the herein Movant Corporation _____________ INC. since the summons was improperly served upon a person
who is not one of those persons named or enumerated in Section 11, Rule 14 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure upon
whom service of summons shall be made;
The material provision on the service of summons provided for in Section 11 of Rule 14 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure
reads as follows:
"Section 11. Service upon domestic private juridical entity.- When the defendant is a corporation, partnership or association
organized under the laws of the Philippines with a juridical personality, service may be made on the president, managing
partner, general manager, corporate secretary, treasurer, or in-house counsel" (underscoring ours)
It bears no further emphasis that the service of the summons was done on a person who is not included in the exclusive
enumeration provided for under the said Section, as service was done only on an alleged authorized personnel of the
Movant Corporation;
This new revision of the Rules of Court for the service of summon is a clear departure from the old rule as stated in Section
13, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court which provided that:
"SECTION 13.Service upon private domestic corporation or partnership. - If the defendant is a corporation organized under
the laws of the Philippines or a partnership duly registered, service may be made on the president, manager, secretary,
cashier, agent, or any of its directors."
It must be equally noted that the changes in the new rules are substantial and not just general semantics as the new rules
restricted the service of summons on persons clearly enumerated therein. In effect, the new provision makes it more
specific and clear such that in the case of the word "manager", it was made more precise and changed to "general
manager", "secretary" to "corporate secretary", and excluding therefrom agent and director;
The designation of persons or officers who are authorized to accept summons for a domestic corporation or partnership is
under the new rules, limited and more clearly specified, departure from which is fatal to the validity of the service of the
summons and resulting in the failure of the court to acquire jurisdiction over the person of the respondent corporation.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the Complaint with respect to the Movant Corporation be dismissed for lack of
jurisdiction over the person of the defendant.
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Other reliefs just and equitable are likewise prayed for.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CX. MOTION TO QUASH
(CAPTION)
MOTION TO QUASH
COME NOW defendants, by counsel and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully move to quash the information filed
against the defendants on the ground of lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter.
ARGUMENTS
Defendants are indicted for committing the crime of "Unjust Vexation" that is punished under the Article 287, Paragraph 2
of the Revised Penal Code; Said provision states that:
"Any other coercions or unjust vexations shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine ranging from 5 pesos to 200 pesos, or
both."(emphasis ours)
Defendants, however, most respectfully submit that this Honorable Court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
offense for the reason that article 287, paragraph 2 of the revised penal code that punishes "unjust vexations" cannot be a
basis of any criminal prosecution for being NULL AND VOID AND patently unconstitutional on its face because of the
FOLLOWING reasons:
a)Said penal provision condemns no specific or definite act or omission thus failing to define any crime or felony;
b)Said penal provision is so indefinite, vague and overbroad as not to enable it to be known what ACT is forbidden;
c)Such vagueness and overbreadth result to violation of the due process clause and the right to be informed of the nature of
the offense charged;
d) such vagueness and overbreadth likewise amount to an invalid delegation by Congress of legislative power to the courts
to determine what acts should be held to be criminal and punishable.
e) a criminal or penal legislation must clearly define or specify the particular act or acts punished
It is a well-established doctrine that a criminal or penal legislation must clearly define or specify the particular acts or
omissions punished. As early as 1916, in the case of "United States vs. Luling, 34 Phil. 725, our Honorable Supreme Court
had the occasion to hold that:
"In some of the States, as well as in England, there exist what are known as common law offenses. In the Philippine Islands
no act is a crime unless it is made so by statute. The state having the right to declare what acts are criminal, within certain
well defined limitations, has a right to specify what act or acts shall constitute a crime, as well as what act or acts shall
constitute a crime, as well as what proof shall constitute prima facie evidence of guilt, and then to put upon the defendant
the burden of showing that such act or acts are innocent and are not committed with any criminal intent or
intention."(emphasis and underscoring ours, cited in the fairly recent case of Dizon-Pamintuan v. People of the Philippines,
G.R. No. 111426, July 11, 1994) (emphasis and underscoring ours).
Two years later, this was followed by a scholarly exposition by Justice Johnson in the case of In re: R. MCCULLOCH DICK,
38 Phil. 41, April 16, 1918, where he stated that:
"x x x In the Philippine Islands no act is a crime unless it is made so by law. The law must specify the particular act or acts
constituting the crime. If that were not so, the inhabitants could not know when they would be liable to be arrested, tried
and punished. Otherwise the mandatory provisions of the law, that all criminal laws shall be prescribed, would prove to be a
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pitfall and a snare. The inhabitants of the Philippine Islands, whether citizens, denizens or friendly aliens, have a right to
know, in advance of arrest, trial and punishment, the particular acts for which they may be so tried. They cannot be
arrested and tried, and then be informed for the first time that their acts have been subsequently made a crime, and be
punished therefor. x x x"(emphasis and underscoring ours).
Justice (later Chief Justice) Fernando in his concurring opinion in the case of PEOPLE v. CABURAL, G.R. No. L-34105,
February 4, 1983, also made a similar observation, stating that:
"The maxim Nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege has its roots in history. It is in accordance with both centuries of civil law
and common law tradition. Moreover, it is an indispensable corollary to a regime of liberty enshrined in our Constitution. It
is of the essence then that while anti-social acts should be penalized, there must be a clear definition of the punishable
offense as well as the penalty that may be imposed - a penalty, to repeat, that can be fixed by the legislative body, and the
legislative body alone. So constitutionalism mandates, with its stress on jurisdictio rather than guvernaculum. The judiciary
as the dispenser of justice through law must be aware of the limitation on its own power." (emphasis and underscoring
ours).
The rationale of said doctrine that a criminal or penal legislation must clearly define or specify the particular act or acts
punished is ably explained by the United Stated Supreme Court in the case of LANZETTA v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 306
U.S. 451, where it held that:
"x x x It is the statute, not the accusation under it, that prescribes the rule to govern conduct and warns against
transgression. x x x No one may be required at peril of life, liberty or property to speculate as to the meaning of penal
statutes. All are entitled to be informed as to what the State commands or forbids. x x x" (emphasis and underscoring
ours).
Article 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code condemns no SPECIFIC act or omission!Therefore, it does not define any crime
or felony.
Paragraph 2 of Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code does not define, much less specify, the acts constituting or deemed
included in the term "unjust vexations" resulting to making the said provision a sort of a "catch-all" provision patently
offensive to the due process clause;
The right to define and punish crimes is an attribute of sovereignty. Each State has the authority, under its police power, to
define and punish crimes and to lay down the rules of criminal procedure. Pursuant to this power to define and punish
crimes, the State may not punish an act as a crime unless it is first defined in a criminal statute so that the people will be
forewarned as to what act is punishable or not. The people cannot be left guessing at the meaning of criminal statutes;
Moreover, Article 3 of the Revised Penal Code defines felonies (delitos) as "acts or omissions" punishable by law. Article
287, Par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code condemns no specific act or omission! Therefore, it does not define any crime or
felony!
Philippine Jurisprudence is replete with examples that would readily show that Art. 287, Par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code
has not been used to prosecute a well-defined or specific criminal act.Instead, it was used as a "catch-all" provision to
prosecute acts which are not expressly made criminal by any other provision of the Revised Penal Code. This is anathema to
criminal due process that requires notice of what specific act or omission is punished by law;
An examination of the annals of our jurisprudence would likewise show that Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code has
not been used to punish a specific act:
a)In People v. Reyes, 60 Phil. 369, August 23, 1934, accused were found guilty of unjust vexation by their act of disturbing
or interrupting a ceremony of a religious character;
b)In Lino v. Fugoso, 77 Phil. 983, January 30, 1947, it was used to prosecute the accused of unjust vexation committed by
stopping the jeep driven by the complainant in a threatening attitude and without any just cause therefor and telling him to
stop driving for the City of Manila while the strike of city laborers was still going on;
c)In People v. Reyes, 98 Phil. 646, March 23, 1956, it was held that the act of seizing, taking and holding possession of
passenger jeep belonging to complainant, without the knowledge and consent of the latter, for the purpose of answering for
the debt of the said owner, constitutes unjust vexation;
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d)In People v. Yanga, 100 Phil. 385, November 28, 1956, accused was convicted of unjust vexation for the act of compelling
the complainant to do something against his will, by holding the latter around the neck and dragging him from the latter's
residence to the police outpost;
e)In People v. Abuy, G.R. No. L-17616, May 30, 1962, the accused was prosecuted for unjust vexation for the act of
embracing and taking hold of the wrist of the complainant;
f)In People v. Carreon, G.R. No. L-17920, May 30, 1962, accused was convicted of unjust vexation by the act of threatening
the complainant by holding and pushing his shoulder and uttering to the latter in a threatening tone the following words:
"What inspection did you make to my sister in the mountain when you are not connected with the Bureau of Education?"
g)In People v. Gilo, G.R. No. L-18202, April 30, 1964, the Court held that the absence of an allegation of "lewd design" in a
complaint for acts of lasciviousness converts the act into unjust vexation;
h)In Andal v. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. L-29814, March 28, 1969, accused were found guilty of unjust vexation
under an information charging them with the offense of offending religious feelings, by the performance of acts notoriously
offensive to the feelings of the faithful;
i)In People v. Maravilla, G.R. No. L-47646, September 19, 1988, a accused was convicted of unjust vexation for the act of
grabbing the left breast of the complainant against her will; and
j) Recently in Kwan v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 113006, November 23, 2000, the act of abruptly cutting off the electric,
water pipe and telephone lines of a business establishment causing interruption of its business operations during peak hours
was held as unjust vexation;
From the above-cited cases, it clearly appears that Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code does not punish a specific
act.Instead, any and all kind of acts that are not specifically covered by any other provision of the Revised Penal Code and
which may cause annoyance, irritation, vexation, torment, distress or disturbance to the mind of the person to whom it is
directed may be punished as unjust vexation; art. 287, par. 2 of the revised penal code suffers from A CONGENITAL
DEFECT OF vagueness and must be stricken down.
The term "unjust vexation" is a highly imprecise and relative term that has no common law meaning or settled definition by
prior judicial or administrative precedents; Thus, for its vagueness and overbreadth, said provision violates due process in
that it does not give fair warning or sufficient notice of what it seeks to penalize;
This kind of challenge to the constitutionality of a penal statute on ground of vagueness and overbreadth is not entirely
novel in our jurisdiction. In an en banc decision in the case of GONZALES v. COMELEC, G.R. No. L-27833, April 18, 1969,
re: Constitutionality of Republic Act No. 4880, our Honorable Supreme Court had the occasion to rule that the terms
"election campaign" and "partisan political activity" which are punished in said R.A. 4880 would have been void for their
vagueness were it not for the express enumeration of the acts deemed included in the said terms. The Supreme Court held:
"The limitation on the period of "election campaign"or "partisan political activity" calls for a more intensive scrutiny.
According to Republic Act No. 4880: "It is unlawful for any person whether or not a voter or candidate, or for any group or
association of persons, whether or not a political party or political committee, to engage in an election campaign or partisan
political activity except during the period of one hundred twenty days immediately preceding an election involving a public
office voted for at large and ninety days immediately preceding an election for any other elective public office. The term
'candidate' refers to any person aspiring for or seeking an elective public office regardless of whether or not said person has
already filed his certificate of candidacy or has been nominated by any political party as its candidate. The term 'election
campaign' of 'partisan political activity' refers to acts designed to have a candidate elected or not or promote the candidacy
of a person or persons to a public office . . ."
"If that is all there is to that provision, it suffers from the fatal constitutional infirmity of vagueness and may be stricken
down. x x x x x x x x x x x x.
"There are still constitutional questions of a serious character then to be faced. The practices which the act identifies with
"election campaign" or"partisan political activity" must be such that they are free from the taint of being violative of free
speech, free press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of association. What removes the sting from constitutional objection
of vagueness is the enumeration of the acts deemed included in the terms "election campaign" or "partisan political
activity." (emphasis and underscoring ours).
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Article 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code punishes "unjust vexations" and that is all there is to it! As such, applying the
incontestable logic of the Supreme Court in said case of GONZALES v. COMELEC would lead us to the inescapable conclusion
that said penal provision suffers from the fatal constitutional infirmity of vagueness and must be stricken down;
In the case of Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, cited by our own Supreme Court en banc in the case of
Ermita-Malate Hotel and Motel Operators Assn., Inc. v. City Mayor of Manila, G.R. No. L-24693, July 31, 1967), the United
States Supreme Court ruled:
"That the terms of a penal statute creating a new offense must be sufficiently explicit to inform those who are subject to it
what conduct on their part will render them liable to its penalties is a well-recognized requirement, consonant alike with
ordinary notions of fair play and the settled rules of law; and a statute which either forbids or requires the doing of an act in
terms so vague that men of common intelligence must necessarily guess at its meaning and differ as to its application
violates the first essential of due process of law." (emphasis and underscoring ours).
In fact, it is worst in the case of the 2nd Paragraph of Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code because it punishes "unjust
vexations" without even defining or enumerating the acts constituting the said crime thus leaving men of common
intelligence necessarily guessing at its meaning and differing as to its application in complete disregard of constitutional due
process;
Our Supreme Court in the case of U.S. v. NAG TANG HO, 43 Phil. 1, held that one cannot be convicted of a violation of a law
that fails to set up an ascertainable standard of guilt. Said ruling cites the landmark case of U.S. v. L. COHEN GROCERY
CO., 255 U.S. 81, where the United States Supreme Court in striking down Section 4 of the Federal Food Control Act of
August 10, 1917, as amended, as unconstitutional, stated that:
"The sole remaining inquiry, therefore, is the certainty or uncertainty of the text in question, that is, whether the words
'that it is hereby made unlawful for any person willfully ... to make any unjust or unreasonable rate or charge in handling or
dealing in or with any necessaries,' constituted a fixing by Congress of an ascertainable standard of guilt and are adequate
to inform persons accused of violation thereof of the nature and cause of the accusation against them. That they are not,
we are of opinion, so clearly results from their mere statement as to render elaboration on the subject wholly unnecessary.
Observe that the section forbids no specific or definite act. It confines the subject matter of the investigation which it
authorizes to no element essentially inhering in the transaction as to which it provides. It leaves open, therefore, the widest
conceivable inquiry, the scope of which no one can foresee and the result of which no one can foreshadow or adequately
guard against. In fact, we see no reason to doubt the soundness of the observation of the court below in its opinion to the
effect that, to attempt to enforce the section would be the exact equivalent of an effort to carry out a statute which in terms
merely penalized and punished all acts detrimental to the public interest when unjust and unreasonable in the estimation of
the court x x x (emphasis and underscoring ours).
Recently, in COATES v. CITY OF CINCINNATI, 402 U.S. 611, the United States Supreme Court passed upon the issue of
constitutionality of a Cincinnati, Ohio, ordinance that provides that:
It shall be unlawful for three or more persons to assemble, except at a public meeting of citizens, on any of the sidewalks,
street corners, vacant lots, or mouths of alleys, and there conduct themselves in a manner annoying to persons passing by,
or occupants of adjacent buildings. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section shall be fined not exceeding fifty
dollars ($50.00), or be imprisoned not less than one (1) nor more than thirty (30) days or both. Section 901-L6, Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cincinnati. (emphasis and underscoring ours).
In hammering down the constitutionality of the above-cited Cincinnati, Ohio ordinance in its landmark decision, the United
States Supreme Court held that:
Conduct that annoys some people does not annoy others. Thus, the ordinance is vague, not in the sense that it requires a
person to conform his conduct to an imprecise but comprehensible normative standard, but rather in the sense that no
standard of conduct is specified at all. As a result, men of common intelligence must necessarily guess at its meaning.
Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391.
It is said that the ordinance is broad enough to encompass many types of conduct clearly within the city's constitutional
power to prohibit. And so, indeed, it is. The city is free to prevent people from blocking sidewalks, obstructing traffic,
littering streets, committing assaults, or engaging in countless other forms of antisocial conduct. It can do so through the
enactment and enforcement of ordinances directed with reasonable specificity toward the conduct to be prohibited. It
cannot constitutionally do so through the enactment and enforcement of an ordinance whose violation may entirely depend
upon whether or not a policeman is annoyed.(emphasis and underscoring ours).
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Same things can be said of Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code that punishes unjust vexations. As previously shown,
the term"unjust vexations" is broad enough to encompass many types of acts or conduct. But while these acts of types of
conduct are within the State's police power to prohibit and punish, it cannot however constitutionally do so when its
violation may entirely depend upon whether or not another is vexed or annoyed by said act or conduct and whether or not
said act or conduct is unjust is the estimation of the court;
ARTICLE 287, PAR. 2 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE IS AN INVALID DELEGATION OF THE LEGISLATIVE POWER to DEFINE
what acts should be held to be criminal and punishable.
The failure of Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code to define or specify the act or omission that it punishes likewise
amounts to an invalid delegation by Congress of legislative power to the courts to determine what acts should be held to be
criminal and punishable. Potestas delegata non delegare potest. What has been delegated cannot be delegated. This
doctrine is based on the ethical principle that such as delegated power constitutes not only a right but a duty to be
performed by the delegate through the instrumentality of his own judgment and not through the intervening mind of
another (United States v. Barrias, 11 Phil. 327, 330);
Congress alone has power to define crimes. This power as an attribute of sovereignty may not be delegated to the courts.
When a criminal legislation leaves the halls of Congress, it must be complete in itself in that it must clearly define and
specify the acts or omissions deemed punishable; and when it reaches the courts, there must be nothing left for the latter
to do, except to determine whether person or persons indicted are guilty of committing the said acts or omissions defined
and made punishable by Congress. Otherwise, borrowing the immortal words of Justice Isagani Cruz in Ynot v. Intermediate
Appellate Court (148 SCRA 659), the law becomes a "roving commission," a wide and sweeping authority that is not
"canalized within banks that keep it from overflowing," in short a clearly profligate and therefore invalid delegation of
legislative powers;
Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code fails to set an immutable and ascertainable standard of guilt, but leaves such
standard to the variant and changing views and notions of different judges or courts which are called upon to enforce it.
Instead of defining the specific acts or omissions punished, it leaves to the courts the power to determine what acts or types
of conduct constitute "unjust vexation". Moreover, liability under the said provision is also made dependent upon the
varying degrees of sensibility and emotions of people. It depends upon whether or not another is vexed or annoyed by said
act or conduct. As previously intimated, one cannot be convicted of a violation of a law that fails to set up an immutable and
an ascertainable standard of guilt.
Conclusion
In view of all the foregoing, Defendants submit that Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code that punishes "unjust
vexations" is unconstitutional on its face for its fatal failure to forbid a specific or definite act or conduct resulting to its
congenital vagueness and overbreadth which are anathema to constitutional due process and the right to be informed of the
nature of the offense charged;
Moreover, by leaving it to the judiciary to determine the "justness" or "unjustness" of an act or conduct that is not clearly
defined or specified by law constitutes a fixing by Congress of an unascertainable standard of guilt and therefore an invalid
delegation, if not an abdication, of legislative power;
Therefore, the conclusion is inevitable that Art. 287, par. 2 of the Revised Penal Code, being facially unconstitutional, cannot
be a basis of any criminal prosecution. As such, there is no offense to speak of and consequently, this Honorable Court
cannot acquire any jurisdiction whatsoever to try the defendants of the charge of "unjust vexation".
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, it view of all the foregoing, it is most respectfully prayed that the information be quashed, and defendants
discharged.
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(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CXI. MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL
(CAPTION)
MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL
Accused, through counsel, by way of a special appearance solely for this purpose, respectfully alleges:
1.That the accused has been charged with _____________ and that the bail for his provisional release has been set at
P_____________;
2. That the accused is a poor fellow of very limited means such that it is impossible for him to pay the full amount of his
bond and is therefore constrained to request for a reduction of the amount of bail;
3. That it would be advantageous to everyone if he be given temporary liberty thereby allowing him to continue with his
gainful employment and as head of the family with _____________ dependents;
4. As such, accused appeals to the mercy and compassion of this Honorable Court and respectfully requests that his bail be
reduced to P_____________.
5.That this motion for reduction of bail is being filed without prejudice to any other remedy which may be available to the
accused and that the accused expressly reserves the right to question the legality of the issuance of the search warrant or
his warrantless arrest if the circumstances would so warrant.
WHEREFORE, accused respectfully prays that his bail be reduced to P_____________.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CXII. MOTION TO RELEASE CASH BAIL BOND
(caption)
EX PARTE MOTION TO RELEASE BAIL
DEFENDANT, unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully moves for the release of his Bail Bond in the above-captioned
case, alleging as follows:
1.That the herein Defendant has posted Cash Bail Bond for his provisional liberty during the pendency of the above-
captioned case, as evidenced by Official Receipt No. _____________, dated _____________, a copy of which is hereto
attached as Annex "A" and made an integral part hereof;
2.That in the Judgment of the Honorable Court promulgated on _____________, the herein Defendant was acquitted of all
charges and liabilities;
3.However, the said Judgment failed to provide for the release of the Bail Bond posted by the herein accused.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, Defendant most respectfully prays that his Cash Bail Bond be released.
DEFENDANT
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CXIII. MOTION TO SET CASE FOR PRE TRIAL
(CAPTION)
EX PARTE MOTION TO SET CASE FOR PRE-TRIAL
Plaintiff, by undersigned counsel and unto this Honorable Court, respectfully states:
1. On _____________, undersigned received a copy of defendant's Answer in this case;
2. Considering that a Reply to the said Answer is no longer necessary due to the fact that said Answer does not raise any
new or substantial issue, or raise issues which should more properly be addressed during the trial proper, the said Answer is
therefore the last pleading contemplated by the Rules of Court;
3. As such, undersigned respectfully requests that the instant case be immediately set for pre-trial.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that the instant case be immediately set for pre-trial, pursuant to Rule 18 of the Rules
of Court.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CXIV. MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL FOR CAUSE
(CAPTION)
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
COMES NOW, the undersigned counsel, unto the Honorable Court, most respectfully states:
1.That the undersigned counsel has already terminated his attorney-client relationship with the Defendant _____________,
particularly because of the latter's deliberate failure to pay the fees for the undersigned's legal services despite repeated
requests for payment and repeated promises to pay, in violation of the Defendant's Retainer Contract with the undersigned
counsel;
2.That the statement of accounts of the undersigned counsel merely fell on deaf ears and not a single centavo was paid to
this date by the said Defendant contrary to all its representations;
3.That the undersigned counsel's previous request for said Defendant to give consent and conformity to the undersigned
counsel's Motion for Withdrawal was never acted upon to this date;
4.That in view of the foregoing reasons, the undersigned counsel could no longer adequately fulfill his obligations as legal
counsel for the said Defendant;
5.That Rule 22.01 par. (f) of the Code of Professional Responsibility states that a lawyer may withdraw his services when
the client deliberately fails to pay the fees for the services or fails to comply with the retainer agreement;
6.That there is a need to protect the members of the legal profession from clients who take advantages of their professional
services. In fact, the Honorable Supreme Court had the occasion to state that:
"Counsel, any counsel, if worthy of his hire, is entitled to be fully recompensed for his services. With his capital consisting
solely of his brains and with his skill, acquired at tremendous cost not only in money but in the expenditure of time and
energy, he is entitled to the protection of any judicial tribunal against any attempt on the part of the client to escape
payment of his fees. It is indeed ironic if after putting forth the best that is in him to secure justice for the party he
represents, he himself would not get his due. Such an eventuality this Court is determined to avoid. It views with
disapproval any and every effort of those benefited by counsel's services to deprive him of his hard-earned honorarium.
Such an attitude deserves condemnation."(Albano vs. Coloma, 21 SCRA 411).
7.As such, undersigned most respectfully requests that he be allowed by this Honorable Court to withdraw his appearance in
this case as Counsel for the Defendant _____________ without the latter's express conformity.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, premises considered, undersigned counsel most respectfully prays that he be allowed to withdraw his
appearance in this case as counsel for the Defendant _____________, dispensing with the latter's express conformity, and
that he be relieved of all his responsibilities relative to this case.
Other reliefs just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed for.

(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CXV. MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE WITH CONFORMITY
(caption)
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
COMES NOW the undersigned counsel for the Defendant, unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully states that due to
professional and personal reasons, undersigned respectfully requests that he be allowed by this Honorable Court to
withdraw his appearance in this case as counsel for the Defendant.
Henceforth, undersigned respectfully prays that future notices/processes of this Honorable Court and
pleadings/motions/correspondence from the prosecution in this case be sent directly to the Defendant or to any counsel who
may subsequently enter his appearance for the Defendant.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, premises considered, undersigned counsel respectfully prays that he be allowed to withdraw his appearance in
the above-captioned case and that future notices/processes of this Honorable Court and pleadings/motions/correspondence
from the prosecution in this case be sent directly to the Defendant or to any counsel who may subsequently enter his
appearance for the Defendant and that undersigned be relieved of all his responsibilities relative to this case.
Other reliefs just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed for.
(COUNSEL)
With my conformity:
DEFENDANT
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
OPPOSING COUNSEL
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CXVI. NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE OF HEARING
Atty. _______________________
Counsel for the _______________
__Counsel's Address of Record__
Greetings: Please take notice that the foregoing Motion for _____________ shall be submitted for the consideration and
approval of the Honorable Court on Friday, __date__, at ________ (a.m./p.m.) or as soon as counsel and matter may be
heard.
COUNSEL
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CXVII. FORM NO.NOTICE OF PRE EMPTIVE RIGHTS (NOTICE OF PRE EMPTIVE RIGHTS
Date:_____________
TO:__________________________
__________________________
NOTICE OF PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
Dear Valued Stockholder:
Please be informed that in connection with the application of the corporation to amend its Articles of Incorporation
increasing its authorized capital stock from ______________ PESOS to _____________ PESOS - common shares (which
amendment was approved by the stockholders representing more than 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock at the annual
stockholders' meeting and unanimously approved by the Board of Directors in the Board meeting, both held
_____________), you may now exercise your pre-emptive rights to subscribe to the increase in the authorized capital stock
in proportion to your present shareholding.
Considering that the corporation needs to process the increase as soon as possible in line with its expansion programs for
this year, you are hereby given ten (10) days from receipt of this NOTICE within which to exercise your pre-emptive rights,
otherwise you will be deemed to have waived the same.
_____________, Philippines
Very truly yours,
Corporate Secretary
Noted by:
President
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CXVIII. OFFER TO PURCHASE
January 5, 20__
OFFER TO PURCHASE
(Real Estate)
Mr. Jerry Benitez

18 Sunflower St, New Manila,
Quezon City
Re: Blk.___ Lot___, Camilla St., Manila; with

lot area of _____sqm. more or less; covered
by T.C.T. No. ______________
Dear Mr. Benitez,
This is to express our firm offer to buy the above stated property through our authorized brokers, Alex Ortiz,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
Purchase Price PhP: ______________________
Terms and Conditions:
1) Upon acceptance of this offer, earnest money in the amount of ___amount in words__ (Php:________)
shall be paid and shall be credited as part of the purchase price.
2) The balance, in the amount of ___amount in words__ (Php:________) shall be paid in full within 15
working days.
3) The Capital Gains Tax and Broker's commission shall be for the account of the SELLER, while the
Documentary Stamps, Transfer Tax and Registration Fees shall be for the account of the BUYER.
Note: Revise above conditions / add or delete terms and conditions as applicable to you.
If the above terms and conditions are acceptable to you, please signify your conformity by signing on the
space provided below.
Truly yours,
--------------------------------
James Santos, Jr.
(Buyer)
Conforme:
--------------------------------
Victor Benitez
(Seller)
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CXIX. PETITION FOR BAIL FOR NON BAILABLE OFFENSE
(CAPTION)
PETITION FOR BAIL
COMES NOW Defendant _____________, by the undersigned counsel and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully
states:
That the Defendant is in custody for the alleged commission of an offense punishable by (life imprisonment / reclusion
perpetua);
That no bail has been recommended for (his/her) temporary release, on the assumption that the evidence of guilt is strong;
That the burden of showing that evidence of guilt is strong is on the prosecution, and unless this fact is satisfactorily shown,
the defendant is entitled to bail as a matter of right.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, upon prior notice and hearing, it is respectfully prayed that the Defendant _____________ be admitted to bail
in such amount as this Honorable Court may fix.
(COUNSEL)
(NOTICE OF HEARING)
(EXPLANATION)
COPY FURNISHED:
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CXX. PETITION FOR EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 1508
The City/Provincial Sheriff

City/Province of _____________, Philippines
S I R:
GREETINGS:
Mortgagee _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
most respectfully alleges:
1. That on _____________, __Name of Mortgagor-Debtor__, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a
resident of _____________, Philippines, executed a Chattel Mortgage in my favor, mortgaging the property described in the
Chattel Mortgage Contract hereto attached as Annex "A" and forming an integral part hereof, to secure the payment of loan
in the amount which is shown in the promissory note executed by said Mortgagor-Debtor dated _____________, a copy of
which is hereto attached as Annex "B"
2. That to the best of my knowledge, the mortgaged property is subject to no prior mortgage or any lien whatsoever and is
now in the possession and full control of the above-named Mortgagor-Debtor;
3. That the Mortgagor-Debtor defaulted in his obligation under the aforementioned Chattel Mortgage Contract and
Promissory Note;
4.That under the terms and conditions of the Chattel Mortgage Contract, the Mortgagee is entitled to foreclose extra-
judicially the mortgaged property, which is more particularly described as follows, to wit:
Make:____________Motor No.:_____________
Series:__________Chassis No.:____________
Type of Body:________Plate No.:___________
CR No.: _____________MVRR No.:____________
5.That by the terms and conditions of the Chattel Mortgage Contract herein-above referred to, the principal obligation of the
Mortgagor which has become overdue as of _____________ is in the amount of __________________________
(P___________), excluding penalties, liquidated damages, past due interest, attorney's fee representing _______% of the
total obligation due, other charges and expenses of foreclosure.
WHEREFORE, I respectfully request you to take possession of the property described in the aforementioned Chattel
Mortgage Contract and sell the same at Public Auction in accordance with the provisions of Act 1508.Please furnish the
undersigned and the Mortgagor-Debtor with copies of your Notice of Sale at least ten (10) days before the sale.
MORTGAGEE
(VERIFICATION)
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CXXI. PETITION FOR EXTRA JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135 AS
AMENDED
The City/Provincial Sheriff

City/Province of
_____________, Philippines
S I R:
GREETINGS:
Mortgagee _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
most respectfully alleges:
1. That on _____________, __Name of Mortgagor-Debtor__, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a
resident of _____________, Philippines, executed a Real Estate Mortgage in my favor mortgaging said property described in
the Real Estate Mortgage Contract hereto attached as Annex "A" and forming an integral part hereof; to secure the payment
of loan in the amount which is shown in the promissory note executed by said Mortgagor-Debtor dated _____________, a
copy of which is hereto attached as Annex "B"
2. That to the best of my knowledge, the mortgaged property is subject to no prior mortgage or any lien whatsoever and is
now in the possession and full control of the above-named Mortgagor-Debtor;
3.That the Mortgagor-Debtor defaulted in its obligation under the aforementioned Real Estate Mortgage Contract and
Promissory Note;
4.That under the terms and conditions of the Real Estate Mortgage Contract, the Mortgagee is entitled to foreclose extra-
judicially the mortgaged property, which is more particularly described as follows:
4.That by the terms and conditions of the Real Estate Mortgage Contract herein-above referred to, the principal obligation of
the Mortgagor which has become overdue as of _____________ is in the amount of __________________________
(P___________), excluding penalties, liquidated damages, past due interest, attorney's fee representing ______% of the
total obligation due, other charges and expenses of foreclosure.
WHEREFORE, I respectfully request you to take possession of the property described in the aforementioned Real Estate
Mortgage and sell the same at Public Auction in accordance with the provisions of Act 3135 as amended. Please furnish the
undersigned and the Mortgagor-Debtor with copies of your notice of Sale at least ten (10) days before the sale.
MORTGAGEE
(VERIFICATION)
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CXXII. PRE INCORPORATION AGREEMENT WITH ONE INCORPORATOR TO ADVANCE THE PAYMENT OF SHARES
AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BE THESE PRESENTS:
This Agreement is entered into by and between:
hereinafter referred to as the "First Party";
- and -
_____________, likewise of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
hereinafter referred to as the "Second Party";
WITNESSETH; That:
WHEREAS, the Second Party intends to subscribe _____________ (______%) Percent of the initial issuance of shares of
__Name of Corporation__, Inc., a corporation that is in the process of incorporation and registration;
WHEREAS, the First Party is able and willing to advance the paid-in amount of the said subscription intended to be made by
the Second Party;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, Parties hereby agree and covenant as follows:
1.The Second Party will be an incorporator of __Name of Corporation__, Inc. with a subscription of _____________
(______%) Percent of the initial issuance of shares in the said corporation or a total of _____________ (______) shares of
the initial issuance of _____________ (______) shares with a par value of P_______/share and will pay up the amount of
P_____________ upon incorporation;
2.That during the incorporation of the said corporation, the First Party shall advance the amount of P_____________
mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph which will represent the amount paid-up by the Second Party in the
Articles of Incorporation and corporate records of __Name of Corporation__, Inc.;
3.That the said advance to be made by the First Party shall be paid by the Second Party by way of deductions from
dividends that may be declared and distributed in the course of the operation of the said corporation until fully satisfied;
4.That before the said advance made by the First Party is fully satisfied in accordance with the manner provided for in the
immediately preceding paragraph, the shares to be listed in the name of the Second Party shall be considered as merely
held in-trust for the First Party to the extent of the amount that is not yet satisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures this _____________, in the City of _____________,
Philippines.
FIRST PARTY SECOND PARTY

__________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXIII. PRE INCORPORATION SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned, hereby subscribe for _____________________(_______) share(s) of the common stock with a par
value of P___________/share of __Name of Corporation__, a corporation which shall be organized and registered in
accordance with the provisions of the Corporation Code, as amended. I agree to pay the amount of
__________________________ (P__________), Philippines Currency, upon demand of the Treasurer of the Corporation. It
is hereby agreed that the stock certificate shall only be issued and delivered upon receipt of the full payment of my
subscription in the corporation.
Subscriber
__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXIV. PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
THIS PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and executed this date of ________________, by [Husband-To-
Be], the husband-to be ("Husband") and [Wife-To-Be], the wife-to-be, ("Wife"). Both the Husband and Wife together may
be referred to herein as the "Parties", and either one of them alone may be referred to as a "Party" or "Spouse" .
The Parties plan to get married in the very near future, after the signing of this document. They both wish to set forth
certain matters regarding their property and other financial matters concerning their upcoming marriage in order to remove
any doubts, questions, or stress regarding these matters, and to eliminate contention among their heirs. The terms set forth
herein constitute the Agreement of the Parties, which may change the normal operation of law in the event of death or a
termination of the marriage during the lifetime of the Parties. This Agreement limits or eliminates the rights of a Spouse in
and to the property and income of the other Spouse, according to the terms set forth herein.
Each of the Parties hereby agrees to accept and carry out the terms of this Agreement in full and complete satisfaction and
waiver of all his or her legal rights in and to the property and income of the other Spouse.
This Agreement shall become effective only upon the marriage of the Parties, and shall be invalid, null and void in the event
that the planned marriage of the Parties does not occur or the marriage occurs but is subsequently annulled.
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the contemplated marriage of the Parties, and the promises in the Agreement,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. Full Disclosure.
Each of the Parties understands that for this Agreement to be valid and enforceable, it must be based on a full mutual
disclosure of each Party's financial status to the other Party. Each of the Parties has made a full, complete and fair
disclosure of all his or her property, liabilities and income to the other Party by an itemized list delivered to the other Party
which are attached to and made a part of this Agreement. All of Husband's financial net worth and income is set forth in
Exhibit A, which Husband verifies is true and accurate. All of Wife's financial net worth and income is set forth in Exhibit B,
which Wife verifies to be true and accurate.
Each of the Parties further states that he or she has fully reviewed the financial Exhibit of the other Party, and has become
familiar with the financial status, circumstances and condition of the other Party before signing this Agreement.
2. Separate Property.
As used in this Agreement, the term "Separate Property"; means all right, title, and interest to property, whether real
property, personal property, or mixed, and wherever located, which is owned separately by either Party. A list of the
Separate Property presently owned by the Husband is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. A list of the Separate Property
owned by the Wife is set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto.
Separate Property shall also include all income produced by or from any Separate Property, the rights to all appreciation or
gain, the rights to all proceeds from the sale of a Separate Property, and the exclusive rights to manage and operate such
property.
Separate Property as used herein shall also include property which is obtained or acquired in the future after the date of this
Agreement is signed ("after acquired" Separate Property), which is: (1) obtained through sale, trade, exchange,
development or improvement of currently owned Separate Property; or (2) purchased from separately owned money or
other funds; or purchased through loans or credit separately obtained by one of the Parties; or (3) a combination of (1) and
(2); or (4) obtained or received by one of the parties by way of gift or inheritance; and (5) any and all successor
businesses, including proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. In general, after acquired Separate Property of a
Party usually comes from currently owned Separate Property, or separately obtained credit, or both.
Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement:
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Neither Party shall have any right, title, or interest in, nor any claim against the Separate Property of the other Party,
whether currently owned or after acquired; neither during the contemplated marriage nor after its termination during
lifetime or at death;
Each Party shall have the exclusive right to dispose of any or all of his or her Separate Property by inter-vivos (lifetime) or
testamentary (at death) transfer, including by will, trust, or gift, or by any other disposition; and
Each Party shall have the right to mortgage, encumber, hypothecate, or pledge his or her Separate Property, in his or her
sole discretion as if their contemplated marriage had not occurred.
The Parties understand that if they are married, it may be necessary for a Spouse dealing with his or her own Separate
Property to obtain the other Spouse's signature on certain documents in order to satisfy the requirements of lenders, title
companies, applicable law, buyers, sellers or others. Therefore, each Party agrees that when so requested by the other
Party during the marriage, to cooperate, join, and sign documents, including contracts, deeds, mortgages and gifts which
transfer an apparent interest of the Spouse in and to the other Spouse's Separate Property. However, the participation of
the non-owner Spouse shall not create any personal liability on him or her, or against the property of the non-owner
Spouse, nor shall it create any interest, right or claim in the joining Spouse.
Nothing herein shall prohibit either Party from leaving any of his or her Separate Property to the other Party by will, trust or
other such method, but this provision shall not create any right or claim by the other Party.
3. Jointly Owned Property.
During the term of the marriage, the Parties may acquire jointly owned property. For all property other than their personal
residence, such acquisitions may be made either from joint funds or through separate contributions by each Party. If made
from separate contributions, the Parties may by separate agreement specify the interest of each Party therein. Further, in
the absence of any separate agreement, each Party will be deemed to have an equal interest in such jointly acquired
property.
4. Personal Residence.
After the Parties are married, they plan to live at [Address of Residence] (the "Residence";).
[Ownership of Residence]
[Life Estate]
The above Residence in which the Parties plan to live after their marriage is either now or will be owned by the Party
specified above ("Owner Spouse") as Separate Property. In the event the Owner Spouse predeceases the other Spouse
("Surviving Spouse"), and provided that Parties are still living together as Husband and Wife, then the Surviving Spouse
shall be entitled to continue living in said Residence for as long as he or she desires, or for his or her lifetime, on the
following terms and subject to the following obligations of the Surviving Spouse, or both:
The surviving Spouse must continue to live in the Residence, or in the event he or she should for a period of at least two (2)
consecutive months, either abandon the Residence, or move to another dwelling permanently, then the right to return to
the Residence is waived, and the Residence shall pass according to the will, trust or other testamentary disposition of the
deceased Owner Spouse.
The surviving Spouse shall not move out of the Residence and rent it to any third party. However, if the residential real
estate contains agricultural land, then the renting out of such land (by the remainder men) shall not constitute a violation of
the above condition by the surviving Spouse.
If there is a mortgage balance owing on the Residence at the death of the Owner Spouse which is not fully paid off, satisfied
and released as a part of the administration of the deceased Owner Spouse's estate, then the surviving Spouse must
continue to pay when due all remaining mortgage payments.
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The surviving Spouse is solely responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and cleaning of the interior, contents, and
exterior of the Residence, and for the maintenance and care of the yard, landscaping, grounds and structures or
improvements thereon.
The surviving Spouse is solely responsible for paying when due all real estate taxes, assessments, homes association dues,
utilities, and trash service, and for maintaining in full force adequate general multi-peril hazard and liability insurance on the
Residence and Property which carries the deceased Spouse's remainder heirs as additional named insurers, and upon
request to provide proof of payment to those ultimate heirs.
The surviving Spouse shall not be allowed to encumber the Residence or grounds and shall keep the residential real estate
free of all liens for any claim which might otherwise arise during the period of the surviving Spouse's tenancy.
If the surviving Spouse fails to meet any of the above conditions, then the tenancy of the surviving Spouse in the Residence
shall terminate immediately, the surviving Spouse shall vacate the Residence, and the entire property on which the
Residence is located, together with any contents and furnishings owned by the deceased Owner Spouse or the Estate
thereof, shall immediately pass according to the will, trust, or other testamentary disposition of the deceased Owner
Spouse. Also, the surviving Spouse shall be responsible for leaving said Residence and property in a condition as clean and
repaired as when the tenancy of the Surviving Spouse began.
Regardless of any funds spent or labor provided by the surviving Spouse in meeting the above conditions, neither of those
shall create any right or claim for reimbursement nor any ownership interest in said Residence, nor in any of the contents or
furnishings which are or were the Separate Property of the deceased Owner Spouse or estate thereof which remained in the
Residence for the use and convenience of the surviving Spouse during the tenancy.
5. Living Expenses, Support Obligations.
The Parties agree that they shall establish a jointly owned checking/saving account at a mutually agreed bank, savings and
loan, or other similar institution, for living expenses, and if mutually agreed, for other joint needs. Each of the parties shall
make a mutually agreed contribution to that account. The Parties agree to pay out of this account all their ordinary living
expenses, including utilities, groceries and food, entertainment, home maintenance and repair, transportation, routine
medical and routine health related expenses such as dentists and optometrists or ophthalmologists, other general costs of
running and maintaining a household, and other related items as the Parties shall agree. Each of the Parties agrees to keep
the other Party advised and informed of all checks written on, or withdrawals made from any said joint account. These
common, reasonable living expenses of the Parties shall be considered as their joint obligation.
This joint account, any excess funds which accumulate in this account, and any such other joint checking or savings account
which the parties agree to establish on this same basis, together with all household goods and any other property
purchased from any such joint account shall be deemed to be owned by the Parties and titled in the form of [Ownership of
Accounts].
6. Non-Joint Bank Accounts.
Other than the special joint account referred to in Section 6 above, and any other such joint cash accounts which the Parties
establish on the same terms and conditions, all other cash accounts will be maintained as the Separate Property of each
Party. All such Separate Property accounts opened by either Party during the marriage may be designated under the owner
Party's name as "Separate Property of (Party's name)", or as the "Sole and Separate Property of (Party's name)".
Even if the other Spouse's name is added as a an authorized signer on any of the other Spouse's Separate Property cash
accounts for emergency situations, such accounts shall nonetheless be and remain as the Separate Property of the Spouse
owning the account.
Except for any such arrangements for emergency purposes, each Separate Property account shall remain under the total
and exclusive control of the owner who shall have the full and exclusive right to make all deposits to any such account of
income produced from his or her Separate Property; wages, salary, or other earnings resulting from his or her labor, efforts,
or contract rights; and any gifts or inheritances received separately by that Party. The owner of any such Separate Property
account shall also have the full and exclusive right and control to make all withdrawals from such account, except for
emergency withdrawal rights granted to the other spouse, if any.
The interest earned on any such Separate Property accounts, together with accumulations or any other increases, shall be
included as a part of the account as the Separate Property of the Spouse owning the separate account.
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Any withdrawals from any such account, or purchases made with the proceeds of any separate account which are given to
the non-owner Spouse shall be considered as a gift to the other Spouse, in the absence of any written agreement which
specifies otherwise.
Nothing herein shall create any right, title, interest, or claim, nor create any right of reimbursement for the non-owner
Spouse, unless otherwise specified in a separate written agreement.
7. Debts and Liabilities.
Unless otherwise specified herein, all debts, liabilities, liens or encumbrances which have been incurred or guaranteed by
each Party before the contemplated marriage shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of and paid by the Party who
incurred them, and neither the other Party nor his or her property shall in any way be liable or obligated for the payment
thereof. The following are separate debts of a Spouse to be paid by the other Spouse:
[Exceptions to Spouses Responsibility for Their Separate Debts]
Each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party from any and all debts or liabilities separately incurred by
him or her, and each Party agrees that he or she will not seek any financial participation for debt reduction or satisfaction,
unless otherwise specified herein.
8. Income Taxes.
[Income Tax Filing]
9. Gifts.
Nothing herein shall restrict the Parties from making gifts to each other. Unless otherwise specified in a separate written
agreement, all gifts shall be the Separate Property of the Party who receives the gift, except as follows:
[Exceptions to Gift Clause].
Further, upon request from the other Spouse, each of the Parties agrees to execute appropriate consents and join in any
lifetime gifts made by the other Party from his or her own Separate Property.
10. Divorce, Dissolution, or Separation.
In the event of the termination of the marriage during the lifetimes of both Parties (other than by annulment), whether by
divorce, dissolution, separate maintenance, or other such legal action, or a separation pursuant to court order or the written
agreement of the Parties, or if the Parties do not live together for a period of six continuous months and one of the Parties
does not intend to end such separation (all of which are referred to collectively as "Divorce/Separation"), then the Parties
agree that this Pre-Nuptial Agreement shall be the basis for the financial and property settlement of Divorce/Separation,
and each of the Parties agrees to request that the court follow the terms set forth herein.
In the event of a Divorce/Separation, the Parties further agree as follows:
Each Party shall retain their own Separate Property, subject to any debt or encumbrance thereon.
The Parties shall attempt to divide their jointly owned or community property and set forth their agreement in writing, or if
they are unable to reach mutual agreement on such division, division, then all such joint or community property shall be
divided and distributed pursuant to court order.
Each of the Parties agrees to request that if this entire Pre-Nuptial Agreement cannot be withdrawn from court proceedings
before it would be filed as a part of public court records, that at least the Parties shall request the court's permission to
detach Exhibits of each Party's property and financial condition before filing in court records, due to the personal and
confidential nature of such Exhibits.
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Each of the Parties agrees to execute any and all documents, and take all steps necessary to carry out the terms of this Pre-
Nuptial Agreement.
[No Obligation to Support Other Spouse's Children]
[No Alimony Obligation]
If there is a Divorce/Separation during the first [Minimum Marriage Duration for Alimony] years of the marriage, neither
Spouse shall pay any alimony, support, or maintenance. If a Divorce/Separation occurs after that time, then the obligation,
if any, for alimony, or other financial support to be paid by one Party to the other shall be determined by the mutual
agreement of the Parties, or if they are unable to agree, by court determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the
Divorce/Separation occurs after the time specified above, [Minimum/Maximum Alimony]. In no event shall any alimony be
paid beyond the death, remarriage, or cohabitation of the receiving Party.
[Paying Spouse Obligations Reduced if Income Decreases]
11. Death of Either or Both Spouses.
In the event of the death of either Spouse, the other Spouse shall have no rights in or to the estate or Separate Property of
the other Spouse, just as if their marriage had not occurred. Each of the Spouses agrees to accept the terms of this Pre-
nuptial Agreement instead of, and in full and complete satisfaction of all rights in and to the other Spouse's estate which he
or she would have had under law if this Agreement did not exist. Each Party agrees, after the marriage, to execute a
consent to the other's will, and to execute any and all other documents necessary to carry out the terms of this Agreement.
At the death of either Spouse, all of his or her Separate Property shall pass to his or her respective heirs, beneficiaries,
legatees, devisees, and assigns as provided in his or her respective will, trust or other disposition document or device;
provided, however, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent either Spouse from making provision for the other Spouse in his
or her will, trust, or other disposition document or device.
Neither Spouse shall contest the will or other testamentary disposition of the other Spouse's estate. If necessary under
applicable law to carry out the Parties' intent expressed in this Agreement, the Separate Property of each Spouse shall not
be counted as part of the elective share of a surviving Spouse.
Following the death of one of the Spouses, the surviving Spouse shall execute and deliver any and all documents necessary
to carry out the terms of this Agreement.
In the event that both Spouses should die simultaneously, or in a common disaster, or if one of the Spouses does not
survive for a period of at least thirty (30) days after the death of the first Spouse to die, it shall be deemed that each
Spouse survived the other and as if the marriage never occurred.
12. Sole and Exclusive Agreement; Amending; Binding on Heirs.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties, and totally cancels and supersedes any and all other prior
written or verbal agreements or arrangements between the Parties which address the subject matter of this Agreement. No
representations or warranties have been made by either Party to the other, nor by anyone else, except as set forth herein,
and neither Party is executing this Agreement upon reliance of any representation or warranty which is not expressly set
forth herein.
This Agreement may be amended, modified, or revoked only in writing signed by both Parties and executed in the same
manner and with the same formality as this Agreement.
This Agreement and all its terms and provisions shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties, and their
respective heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, and legal representatives.
13. Effective Date.
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This Pre-Nuptial Agreement shall become effective upon the marriage of the Parties. If the proposed marriage of the Parties
does not occur for any reason whatsoever, or if the marriage is annulled, this Pre-Nuptial Agreement shall be null and void,
and of no effect.
14. Severability.
The terms of this Agreement are severable. If any provisions herein are not valid or enforceable under applicable law, then
all other provisions which are valid and enforceable shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under the laws of the country of [Country of Residence], which is the
country of residence of the Parties.
16. Headings.
The titles and captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only, and no title or caption shall be deemed part of this
Agreement or an interpretation of any provision.
17. Multiple Counterparts.
This Agreement shall be executed in multiple counterparts, any one of which shall be deemed a duplicate original, and any
one of which or all together shall be deemed an original, and one and the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Pre-Nuptial Agreement in two or more counterparts on the day and
year first written above.
HUSBAND WIFE
___________________________ ____________________________
[Husband-To-Be] [Wife-To-Be]
City of ____________________ )
) ss
Country of ___________________ )
BE IT REMEMBERED that on this __________________________, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the
above City and Country, came [Husband-To-Be] who is personally known to me to be the same person who executed the
above and foregoing Pre-Nuptial Agreement, and he duly acknowledged the execution of said document as his free and
voluntary act.
_______________________
Notary Public
Doc. No.______________;
Page No._____________;
Book No._____________;
Series of 2006.
BE IT REMEMBERED that on this __________________________, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the
above City and Country, came [Wife-To-Be] who is personally known to me to be the same person who executed the above
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and foregoing Pre-Nuptial Agreement, and she duly acknowledged the execution of said document as her free and voluntary
act.
________________________
Notary Public
Doc. No.___________;
Page No.__________;
Book No.__________;
Series of 2006.
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CXXV. PROMISSORY NOTE FOR COMMERCIAL LENDING FINANCING
PROMISSORY NOTE
_____________
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I/We jointly and severally promise to pay without need of demand to the order of __Name of
Payee__, at its office at _____________, Philippines, the sum of PESOS: __________________________
(P_____________), payable in installment for a period of _____________ months at the rate of
__________________________ (P_____________) per _____________, starting on _____________ until fully and
completely paid.
Time is declared of the essence hereof and in case of default in the payment of any installment due, all the other
instalments shall automatically become due and demandable together with all interest that may have accrued and shall
make me liable for the additional sum equivalent to _____________ (____%) percent per month based on the total amount
due and demandable as penalty, compounded monthly until fully paid; and in case it becomes necessary to collect this note
through any Attorney-at-Law, the further sum of _____________ (____%) percent thereof as and for attorney's fees,
which shall not be less than P_____________ in any event, exclusive of costs and judicial/extra-judicial expenses Moreover,
I further empower the holder or any of his authorized representative(s), at his option, to hold as security therefore any real
or personal property which may be in my possession or control by virtue of any other contract.
In case of extraordinary change in value of the peso due to extraordinary inflation or deflation or any other reason, the
basis of payment for this note shall be the value of the peso at the time the obligation was incurred as provided in Article
1250 of the New Civil Code.
DEMAND AND NOTICE OF DISHONOR WAIVED. I hereby waive any diligence, presentment, demand, protests or notice of
non-payment or dishonor pertaining to this note, or any extension or renewal therefore. Holder(s) may accept partial
payment(s) and grant renewals or extensions of payment reserving its/their rights against each and all indorsers, and all
parties to this note. Acceptance by holder(s) of any partial payment(s) after due date shall not be considered as extending
the time for payment or as a modification of any conditions hereof.
All actions arising from or connected with this note shall be brought exclusively in the proper courts of Bacolod City,
Philippines; and in case of judicial execution of this obligation or any part of it, the debtor waives all rights under the
provisions of Rule 39 Sec. 13, of the Rules of the Court.
__Date__, _____________, Philippines.
MAKER
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CXXVI. PROMISSORY NOTE JOINT OR MULTIPLE MAKERS
PROMISSORY NOTE
P_____________
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I, we, either, or any of us, jointly and severally, promise to pay __Name of Payee__ or Order the
principal sum of __________________________ (_____________), Philippine Currency, without need of demand on or
before _____________. (OR within a period of _____________ (_____) (days/weeks/months/years), payable in equal
(daily/weekly/monthly/yearly) installment of __________________________ (P_____________) each.
Done this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
MAKER CO-MAKER
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CXXVII.PROMISSORY NOTE SIMPLE FORM WITH INTEREST PENALTY AND ATTORNEYS FEE
PROMISSORY NOTE
P_____________
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I promise to pay without need of demand to the order of __Payee__, at his office at
_____________, the principal amount of PESOS: __________________________ (P_____________), on or before
_____________. In addition to the foregoing, I promise to pay monthly interest at the rate of _____________ (_______%)
percent, without need of demand, starting from the month of _____________ until this note is fully paid.
In case of default in the payment of this note plus interest when it becomes due and demandable, I agree to pay an
additional amount equivalent to _____________ (_______%) percent per month based on the total amount due and
demandable as penalty, compounded monthly until fully paid; and in case it becomes necessary to collect this note through
any Attorney-at-Law, the further sum of _____________ (_______%) percent thereof as and for attorney's fees, exclusive
of costs and judicial/extra-judicial expenses.
__Date__, _____________, Philippines
Maker
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CXXVIII. PROMISSORY NOTE SIMPLE FORM WITH INTEREST
PROMISSORY NOTE
P_____________
_____________, the principal amount of PESOS: __________________________ (P_____________), on or before
_____________. In addition to the foregoing, I promise to pay monthly interest at the rate of _____________ (_______%)
percent, without need of demand, starting from the month of _____________ until this note is fully paid.
Maker
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CXXIX. PROMISSORY NOTE SIMPLE FORM
PROMISSORY NOTE
P__________
_____________, the principal amount of PESOS: _______________(P_________), on or before _____________.
Maker
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CXXX. PROXY TO VOTE IN STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
PROXY
That I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, do
hereby constitute and appoint __Name of Proxy__, who is also of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a
resident of _____________, Philippines, to represent me and vote the __________________________ (_________)
shares of the capital stock appearing in my name at the Annual Stockholders Meeting of __Name of Corporation__, INC. to
be held on _____________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____________ at the City of _____________, Philippines.
STOCKHOLDER
Accepted by:
PROXY
__________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXXI. REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE WITHOUT SEPARATE PROMISSORY NOTE
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE
This Real Estate Mortgage, made by and between:
as the MORTGAGOR);
- and -
as the MORTGAGEE);
WITNESSETH; That:
The MORTGAGOR is indebted unto the MORTGAGEE in the sum of _____________ (P__________), Philippine Currency,
receipt of which is acknowledged by the MORTGAGOR upon the signing of this instrument, payable to the order of the
MORGAGEE without need of prior demand or notice within a period of _____________ (years/months/weeks/days), at
_____________ (P__________) (monthly/weekly/daily) starting on _____________ and on every _____________
thereafter until fully paid, with interest thereon at the rate of _____________ (______%) percent per (month/annum).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and consideration of the afore-mentioned indebtedness, and to assure the performance of said
obligation to pay, the MORTGAGOR does hereby convey and DELIVER by way of MORTGAGE unto the MORTGAGEE,
(his/her) heirs, successors and as signs, the following parcel of land, together with all the improvements found and standing
thereon, more particularly described as follows:
That it is the condition of this Mortgage that should the MORTGAGOR perform the obligation to pay the afore-cited
indebtedness of _____________ together with accrued interest thereon, within the agreed term, this Real Estate Mortgage
shall be discharged and shall at once become null and void and of no effect whatsoever, otherwise, it shall subsist and
remain in full force and effect and be subject to foreclosure in the manner and form prescribed by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have have hereunto set their hands, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
MORTGAGOR MORTGAGEE
With my Marital Conformity:
Mortgagor's Spouse
_________________ __________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXXII.REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE
I, (complete name of mortgagor), Filipino, of legal age, single/married and a resident of________________,
hereinafter known as the MORTGAGOR;
- and -
(Complete name of mortgagee) , Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of __________, Philippines , hereinafter
known as the MORTGAGEE:
W I T N E S S E T H:
1. That for and in consideration of the sum of TEN THOUSAND (Php10,000.00), Philippine Currency, which the
MORTGAGOR has obtained from the MORTGAGEE, and to secure the payment of the same with the agreed interest
thereof, the MORTGAGOR hereby transfer and convey by way of mortgage unto the MORTGAGEE, their heirs, successors,
executors, administrators or assigns the following parcel of land covered by and described in Transfer Certificate of Title
No. ______ of the Office of the Registry of Deeds of ______ more particularly described as follows:
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO _____
Enter description of land
all of which the MORTGAGOR declare to be his/her real property and absolute owner thereof, free from all liens and
encumbrances;
2. That if the obligations herein secure, or any of the amortization of such indebtedness should be unpaid when
due or upon non-compliance with any of the conditions and stipulations herein agreed, or if the MORTGAGOR, during the
time the mortgage is in force, instituted solvency proceedings or be involuntarily declared insolvent, or if the proceeds of
this loan/credit line should be used or applied for purposes other than those specified herein, or if this mortgage cannot be
recorded in the corresponding Registry of Deeds, then all the obligations secured by this mortgage and all the amortization
thereof shall immediately become due, payable and defaulted.
3. And the MORTGAGEE may immediately foreclose this real estate mortgage extrajudicially in accordance with Act
No. 3135, as amended, to sign all documents and perform any act requisite and necessary to accomplish said purpose. In
case of judicial foreclosure the MORTGAGOR hereby consents to the appointment of the MORTGAGEE or of any of its
designates as receiver, without any bond, to take charge of the mortgage property at once, and to hold possession of the
same and the rents, benefits and profits derived from the mortgaged property before the same, less the costs and
expenses of the receivership; the MORTGAGOR hereby agrees further that, in all cases, attorneys fees is hereby fixed at
25% of the total indebtedness then unpaid, which in no case shall not be less than Php500.00 exclusive of all cost and fees
allowed by law, and the expenses of collection shall be the obligation of the MORTGAGOR and shall with priority, be paid to
the MORTGAGEE out of any sums realized from the sale of said property and this mortgage shall likewise stand as security
therefor. It is hereby agreed that the period or periods granted for the payment of the amortization and/or obligations
secured by his mortgage is for the mutual benefit of both MORTGAGOR and the MORTGAGEE. The MORTGAGEE may be a
bidder at the sale of the properties hereby mortgage to it, whether under foreclosure proceedings, or under the powers of
sale herein provided, or otherwise. The remedy of the MORTGAGEE under the powers of sale hereby conferred upon it
shall be, and is in addition to and cummulative with such right of action as the MORTGAGEE may have in accordance with
the present or any future laws of the Philippines . It is hereby agreed that in the case of foreclosure of this mortgage under
Act No. 3135, the auction sale shall be held at the capital province; and in case of judicial execution of this obligation or
any part of it, the debtor waive all their rights under the provisions of Rule 39 Section 12 of the Rules of Court, Art. 232 of
Republic Act No. 386, known as the Civil Code of the Philippines, and the proper venue of the foreclosure suit thereto
corresponding, where the mortgage may institute the foreclosure suit is the Regional Trial Court of _______ City elsewhere
at the election of said MORTGAGEE;
4. It is of the essence of this contract that if the MORTGAGOR fails to pay the principal obligation then this
mortgage shall be foreclosed and the above-mentioned property/ies shall be sold in accordance with law; but, if the
MORTGAGOR pay said obligation together with the interests, then this mortgage shall become null and void and of no
effect.
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In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this _____________ at________ City, Philippines .
____________
Mortgagor
With my marital consent:
_________
Husband
Signed In The Presence Of: ___________ & ___________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

CITY OF ________ )S.S.
x---------------------------x
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of ________, Philippines , this _____________, personally
appeared __________ with his Community Tax Certificate No. ______ issued on ____ day of _____ 2006 at ____ City,
known to me to be the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and he acknowledged to me that the same is
his own free voluntary act and deed.
This instrument refers to Real Estate Mortgage consisting of two (2) pages including this page on which this
acknowledgment is written and duly signed by the parties together with their instrumental witnesses on each and every
page hereof.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL.
Doc. No._______;
Page No._______;
Book No._______;
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CXXXIII. RELEASE OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE ON MOTOR VEHICLE
RELEASE OF MORTGAGE
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
WITNESSETH:
That I am the Mortgagee in that Deed of Chattel Mortgage executed by _____________ on _____________ and registered
as Doc. No. ______; Page No. ______; Book No. ______; Series of ______, in the Notarial Register of Notary Public
_____________;
That having this date received the full amount of __________________________ (P__________), in Philippine Currency,
from the Mortgagor, which is in full and complete settlement of the obligation secured by the said mortgage, I do hereby
forever RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND CANCEL the aforementioned Mortgage, covering the motor vehicle that is more
Make:___________Motor No.:_____________
Series:_________Chassis No.:__________
Type of Body:_____Plate No.:___________
CR No.:__________MVRR No.:___________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
MORTGAGES
__________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXXIV. RELEASE OF MORTGAGE
RELEASE OF MORTGAGE
That I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
mortgagee of __Property Mortgaged__ in a Deed of (Real Estate / Chattel) Mortgage executed by __Name of Mortgagor__
on _____________ and entered as Doc. No. _______; Page No. _______; Book No. _______; Series of _______ in the
Notarial Register of Notary Public _____________, hereby release and completely discharge the aforementioned mortgage
on the above-mentioned property, the loan secured having been completely paid and settled to my full satisfaction.
Mortgagee
_________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXXV. RELEASE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE
RELEASE OF MORTGAGE
I, _____________, of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines,
WITNESSETH:
That I am the Mortgagee in that Deed of Real Estate Mortgage executed by _____________ on _____________ and
registered as Doc. No. ______; Page No. ______; Book No. ______; Series of ______, in the Notarial Register of Notary
Public _____________;
That having this date received the full amount of __________________________ (P__________), in Philippine Currency,
from the Mortgagor, which is in full and complete settlement of the obligation secured by the said mortgage, I do hereby
forever RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND CANCEL the aforementioned Mortgage, covering the parcel of land covered by
Original/Transfer Certificate of Title No _____________ of the Registry of Deeds of _____________, situated in the
City/Municipality of _____________ with an area of _____________ (________) square meters, more or less.
Mortgagee
_________________ _______________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
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CXXXVI. RENT TO OWN CONTRACT
RENT TO OWN CONTRACT
This Contract of Lease with Option to Purchase (Rent-to-Own Contract) made and executed this ____of
__________ 20___ Manila, Philippines by and between.
__________________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single/married to, with post address at

________________________, hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR/SELLER.
-AND
__________________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single/married to, with postal address

__________________________, hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE/BUYER.
WITNESSETH:
THAT, for and in consideration of the payment of rent and the faithful compliance by the LESSEE/BUYER of all the
stipulations and covenants hereinafter contained, the LESSOR/SELLER has agreed to lease unto the LESSE /BUYER the
premises located at _______________________________, City of Manila under the following terms and conditions.
1. PURPOSE: That the premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the LESSE/BUYER for residential purposes
only and shall not be diverted to other uses. It is hereby expressly agreed upon that if at any time the premises
are used for other purposes, the LESSOR/SELLER shall have the right to rescind this contract without prejudice to
its other rights under the law.
2. TERM: The term of this nonrenewable lease is for ______________ months from _____________________
to ________________ inclusive.
3. RENTAL RATE: The monthly rate for the leased premises shall be in PESOS: ______________________
[_______________], Philippine currency. All rental payments shall be made payable to
______________________.
4. DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE/BUYER shall deposit with the LESSOR/SELLER upon signing of this contract and prior
to move in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the selling price or the sum of PESOS:
_____________________________________________________, Philippine currency.
5. RENTAL PAYMENT: The LESSE/BUYER shall issue, likewise, upon signing of this contract and prior to move in,
Thirty (30) post-dated checks to cover monthly rental for the months of _________________ to
__________________, each check dated on the _____ day of each month.
6. DEFAULT IN PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE/BUYER in the payment of the rent, such as when the
checks are dishonored, the LESSOR/SELLER, at its option may terminate this contract and eject the LESSEE/BUYER
as hereinafter provided. However, the LESSE/BUYER is given seven (7) days grace period within which to settle the
account from date rental payment is due. Granting an extension to the aforesaid grace period may not be deemed
as a waiver of LESSOR/SELLER right to terminate this contract and eject the LESSE/BUYER but in the event the
LESSOR/SELLER so opts to grant a written request for extension, a penalty equivalent to three (3%) percent per
month of the rental due, with a fraction of a month considered as one month shall be charged and assessed for
delayed payments.
7. SUBLEASE: The LESSEE/BUYER shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow or permit the leased premises to be
occupied in whole or in part by any person, form or corporation; neither shall the LESSEE/BUYER assign its rights
hereunder to any other person or entity and no right of interest thereto or therein shall be conferred on or vested
in anyone by the LESSEE/BUYER without LESSOR/SELLERs written approval.
8. LESSES VISITORS, etc: In case of damage to leased premises attributable to the LESSEE/BUYER, agents
and/or visitors, repair of the same shall be for the account of the LESSEE/BUYER without prejudice to
LESSOR/SELLERs availment of any other right under the law.
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9. POWER, WATER CONSUMPTION & ASSOCIATION DUES: Power, water and association dues shall be for the
account of the LESSEE/BUYER.
10. OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE/BUYER shall pay for its telephone, cable and electrical services and
other public services and utilities.
11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: The LESSOR/SELLER shall deliver the leased as is where is. The LESSEE/BUYER
hereby expressly acknowledges that the leased as is where is. The LESSE/BUYER hereby agrees and binds itself to
undertake at its exclusive expense all minor and major repairs as may be required to maintain the leased premises
in good state of repair, any provisions of law, present or future, or any stipulation in this agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding.
12. IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS: The LESSEE/BUYER shall not make any improvements,
alternations and renovations in the leased premises without prior written consent of both the Association and the
LESSOR/SELLER. It is understood that all permanent improvements shall be owned by the LESSOR/SELLER and
may not be removed without the express and written consent of the LESSOR/SELLER.
13. INJURY OR DAMAGE: The LESSEE/BUYER hereby assumes full responsibility for any damage which may be
caused to the person or property of third person/s while remaining either casually or on business in any part of the
premises leased. LESSEE/BUYER further binds itself to hold the LESSOR/SELLER harmless and free from any claim
for such injury or damage. Provided, however, that the LESSOR/SELLER shall make necessary actions to correct
said deficiencies to ensure that premises are in good and tenantable condition.
14. DISTURBANCE OF POSSESSION: Disturbance or discontinuance of possession of the LESSEE/BUYER due to

force majeure shall confer nor right of any kind to the LESSEE/BUYER as against the LESSOR/SELLER, by reason
of inconvenience, annoyance or injury to business arising out of the necessity of repairing any portion of the leased
premises.
15. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS: The LESSEE/BUYER, shall, at its own expense and risks, comply with all the laws,
ordinances, regulations and orders of any agency of the government, national or local, affection or pertaining to
the leased premises and to any effects or articles which said LESSEE/BUYER may have in its possession therein.
16. ABANDONMENT OF PREMISES: Should the LESSEE/BUYER abandon the leased premises for a period of THIRTY
(30) DAYS or vacate the premises before expiration of this Contract of Lease without notifying the LESSOR/SELLER
and check payment for the current month is dishonored, the LESSOR/SELLERS may immediately re-enter the
leased premises and this lease shall thereon be automatically terminated.
17. BREACH OF CONDITIONS: In case of breach by the LESSEE/BUYER of any of the conditions and covenants of
this lease as herein stipulated, the LESSOR/SELLER at its option, may forthwith terminate and cancel this lease and
the LESSEE/BUYER shall be liable for any and all damages as a result of such default and termination. Forfeiture of
whatever rental desists and advances shall apply in case the LESSEE/BUYER violates any of the provisions in the
contract. Forfeiture shall likewise apply should the LESSEE/BUYER fails to exercise his option to purchase after the
expiration of this contract.
18. NON-WAIVER OF LESSORS RIGHT: Failure of the LESSOR/SELLER to enforce strict performance by the
LESSEE/BUYER of any of the terms, conditions and covenants of this agreement shall not be construed as waiver of
any right or remedy that the LESSOR/SELLERS may have, nor shall it be deemed as a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained therein. No waiver by the LESSOR/SELLER of its rights
hereunder shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the LESSOR/SELLER.
19. EXPIRATION OR CANCELLATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of this lease or cancellation thereof,
as herein provided, the LESSEE/BUYER will promptly deliver to the LESSOR/SELLER the leased premises with all
corresponding keys and in as good and tenantable condition as the same is now, ordinary wear and tear excepted,
devoid of all occupants, movable furniture, articles and effects of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this
clause by the LESSEE/BUYER will give the LESSOR/SELLER the right, at latters option, to refuse to accept the
delivery of the premises and to compel the LESSEE/BUYER to pay therefrom at the same rate as herein provided
plus an additional sum equal to Twenty Five (25%) percent thereof as penalty until the LESSEE/BUYER shall have
complied with terms hereof. The same penalty shall, likewise, be imposed in case the LESSEE/BUYER shall refuse
to leave the leased premises after the expiration of this Contract of Lease or the termination for any reason
whatsoever.
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20. OPTION TO PURCHASE: For good & valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge from the
LESSEE/BUYER. The LESSOR/SELLER hereby extends an option to the LESSEE/BUYER to purchase for the amount
of PESOS: ___________________________________________ [P __________________] of Lease on
the 18th month or the period from 1st to _____ of __________, _______. The LESSEE/BUYER, at his/her/its
exclusive option, conditioned on faithful compliance with all payments and undertakings contained herein, may
convey his/her/its decision to avail of option to purchase in writing to the LESSOR/SELLER who thereafter shall
credit all rental payments up to the __________ (___) month and the initial deposit stated above to down
payment.
21. BALANCE AFTER THIS LEASE AGREEMENT: If LESSEE/BUYER complied with all terms and conditions stated
above, inclusive of payment of realty taxes, power, water and association dues, the outstanding balance of the
LESSEE/BUYER shall be 70% of the Total Selling Price amount equivalent to PESOS:
_____________________________________ [P_____________], Philippine currency. The
LESSEE/BUYER hereby agrees to execute the Deed of Absolute Sale upon payment in full of the TOTAL PURCHASE
PRICE. Failure of the LESSEE/BUYER to exercise his/its right to purchase within the period of 30 months from the
execution of this contract shall mean forfeiture and abandonment of his right to purchase. In such case, all
payment made during the term of this lease are considered rentals.
22. TRANSFER EXPENSES: Documentary stamp tax, capital gain tax, registration fees, transfer tax, and other
necessary expenses connected with the execution and registration of the sale shall be for the account of and paid
by the LESSEE/BUYER.
23. TAXES, UTILITIES AND OTHER ASSOCIATION IMPOSITIONS: For the duration of this lease, LESSEE/BUYER
shall pay the Realty Taxes. However, should the LESSEE/BUYER not exercise the option to purchase,
LESSOR/SELLER shall reimburse the LESSEE/BUYER of all the taxes, exclusive of penalties for delayed payments, if
any, it had paid as well as the start-up fund of the Homeowners Association.
24. JUDICIAL RELIEF AND PENALTY: Should any one of the parties herein be compelled to seek judicial relief
against the other, the losing parties shall pay an amount equivalent to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the amount
claimed in the compliant as attorneys fees which shall in no case be less than P 100,000.00 pesos in addition to
other cost and damages which the said party may be entitled to under the law, to recover from the other party.
Provisions of penal character in this Contract of Lease shall be considered as cumulative to the relief granted by
this section.
25. RIGHTS AND INTERESTS: The rights and interests of the LESSOR/SELLER subject under this instrument shall be
fully assignable by the LESSOR/SELLER subject only to previous written notice thereof to the LESSEE/BUYER.
26. FORFEITURE OF DEPOSIT: Forfeiture of whatever rental deposit and advances shall apply to any of the
following:
a. When the LESSEE/BUYER is in default in payment for three (3) months. In such a case, the LESSOR/SELLER shall
have the right to prohibit entry of the LESSEE/BUYER, visitors, guests and his employees in the premises and the right to
padlock the leased premises until indebted is satisfied;
b. When LESSEE/BUYER pre-terminates lease with or without cause;

c. When LESSEE/BUYER violates any of the provisions of this contract; and
d. When the LESSEE/BUYER fails to exercise his/her option to purchase.
27. PENAL PROVISION: The parties agree that all covenant and agreements herein contained shall be deemed
conditions as well as covenants that if default or breach be made of any such covenants and conditions, then this
lease may be terminated and cancelled and the party in breach shall be liable for any and all damages, actual and
consequential, resulting from such breach or termination; provided however, that no default shall be declared
under this lease unless the party in default has given written notice to cure such default within thirty (30) days. In
the event of violation of this contract, other than the non-payment of rentals, the party in breach must
immediately take remedial steps to cure the breach not later than thirty (30) days.
28. RIGHT OF ENTRY: LESSOR/SELLER or its authorized agent/s shall, after giving due notice to the LESSEE/BUYER,
have the right to enter the premises in the presence of the LESSEE/BUYER or its representative at any reasonable
hour to examine the same or to make repairs therein or for the operation of regular maintenance of the building or
for any other lawful purpose which it may deem necessary.
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This RENT TO OWN CONTRACT (CONTRACT OF LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE) shall be valid and binding,
between the parties, their successors-in-interest and assigns. No amendment of the terms of the instrument shall be
effective unless in writing and signed by the parties therein.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, parties herein have affixed their signatures on the date and place first above written.
__________________________ _______________________
[Name] [Name]
LESSOR/SELLER LESSEE/BUYER
__________________________ _______________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, this _____ day of ____________, 20___ personally appeared the following
to witness:
NAME CTC No. DATE ISSUED PLACE ISSUED
------------------------------- --------------- --------------------- ---------------------

------------------------------- --------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Known to me to be the same persons who have executed the foregoing, instrument and acknowledged to me that the same
is of their own free will and voluntary act and deed as well as of the corporation herein represented.
This instrument consisting of ______ (__) pages, including the page on which this acknowledgement is written, has been
signed on the left margin of each page and every page thereof by the parties and their instrumental witnesses and sealed
with my notarial seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, the day, year and place above written.
Doc. No. ______:

Page No. ______:
Book No. ______:
Series No 20___.
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CXXXVII. RETAINER CONTRACT BETWEEN LAWYER AND CLIENT LONG FORM
RETAINER CONTRACT
This CONTRACT made and executed by and between:
__Client__, a domestic corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, with principal office at _____________, Philippines and represented in this act by its __Position__, __Name of
Officer__, (hereinafter referred to as the "CLIENT");
- and -
__Law Firm__, a law firm organized under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines as a general
professional partnership, with principal office at _____________, Philippines, and represented in this act by its Managing
Partner, __Name of Managing Partner__, (hereinafter referred to as the "LAW FIRM"
WITNESSETH: That -
WHEREAS, the LAW FIRM has offered its professional legal services to the CLIENT and CLIENT agrees to retain the
professional legal services of the LAW FIRM under a retainership basis, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter
stipulated:
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein agreed upon, the CLIENT and
the LAW FIRM, by these presents, have entered, as they hereby enter, into a contract of services whereby the LAW FIRM
shall render legal services to the CLIENT, under the following terms and conditions:
1. The term or duration of this contract shall be for one (1) year effective upon signing of this agreement and shall
automatically renewed on a year to year basis unless either party pre-terminates the same upon serving a thirty (30) day-
prior written notice to the other party, without need of cause;
2. The LAW FIRM, while in the performance of its duties, shall be entitled to a fixed monthly retainer fee of PESOS:
__________________________ (P_________);
3. The LAW FIRM shall make itself available for ready consultation by the CLIENT or its duly authorized officers in all
matters or business requiring legal advice and opinion affecting the said corporation in general. Written opinions rendered
by the LAW FIRM on matters affecting the business and operations of the corporation shall be subject to confirmations;
4. The LAW FIRM shall render documentation and notarial services to the CLIENT as part of this retainership. Client
documents shall be notarized free of charge while documents requiring the participation and signature of a party other than
the Client shall be subject to fees or charge at the following rates:
(Notarial Rates)
5. In case of extra-judicial foreclosure of mortgage endorsed to the LAW FIRM by the CLIENT, the attorney's fees shall be at
the rates provided as follows:
(Rates of Legal Fees on Foreclosure)
6. In collection cases other than extra-judicial foreclosure of mortgage, the attorney's fees shall be at the rates provided as
follows:
(Rates of Legal Fees for Collection Cases)
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7. The LAW FIRM shall handle other cases as referred to it by the CLIENT for a fee that shall be determined by mutual
agreement of the law firm and the CLIENT, on a case to case basis, such as, but not limited to, all suits or cases for or
against the CLIENT, including officers and employees of the CLIENT sued in their official capacity;
8. The LAW FIRM shall not compromise or settle judicially or extra-judicially any account, foreclosure proceeding or suit
wherein the CLIENT is a party, without the written consent and conformity of the CLIENT or his duly authorized officer;
9. Routinary expenses for mailing of demand letters, pleadings to court and copies thereof to adverse parties, costs of
photocopy of evidentiary documents, payment of stenographic notes, costs of publications of notices, as well as filing fees
and other legal expenses in court and other appropriate government offices shall be for the account of the CLIENT;
10. The LAW FIRM shall, whenever requested by the CLIENT take immediate measures to investigate the facts and ascertain
the legal position of the CLIENT concerning any accidents, claim or liability, and shall on such cases do what may be
required for the protection of the CLIENT. The LAW FIRM may represent the CLIENT in all suits and proceedings pending or
which may be pending in Bacolod City or its environs wherein the CLIENT is a party, or its rights or interest are involve, at
the direction of the CLIENT;
11. The LAW FIRM shall keep in its office a docket of record in which it shall cause to be recorded all proceedings connected
with nay action which the CLIENT is interested and shall keep such other records necessary to preserve a complete history
of the business of the CLIENT entrusted to its charge. Said docket and records shall be subject to the inspection and control
of the CLIENT or his representative;
12. The LAW FIRM shall submit to the CLIENT at least once every quarter or as often as required, written reports on all
pending matters handled by the LAW FIRM for the CLIENT;
13. The LAW FIRM, in addition to the herein enumerated services, shall well and faithfully serve the CLIENT and shall at all
times devote its whole time and attention to the assignments and tasks given and/or entrusted to it by the CLIENT and shall
do and perform all such services, acts and things connected therewith as the CLIENT shall from time to time direct; nor
shall the LAW FIRM at any time get itself in a situation where a conflict of interest may arise between those of the CLIENT
and the LAW FIRM and/or its CLIENTS;
14. The LAW FIRM shall not, either during the term of this contract or any time thereafter, use or disclose to any person,
office, corporation or entity any confidential information concerning the affairs of the CLIENT which he nay have acquired in
the course of or as incident to this contract for its own benefit, or to the detriment or probable detriment of the CLIENT;
15. It is understood and agreed that nothing in this contract shall be construed as establishing the relationship of employer-
employee between the CLIENT and the LAW FIRM, including its personnel;
16. Any violation of the terms and conditions of this contract by the LAW FIRM shall give the CLIENT the option to rescind or
cancel immediately the contract without necessity of judicial proceedings;
17. The CLIENT reserves the right to terminate this Agreement without need of cause or reason upon thirty-day written
notice to the LAW FIRM.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this instrument this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.
CLIENT LAW FIRM
By: _____________By: Managing Partner
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF
_________________ _________________
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CXXXVIII. REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, _________________ , of legal age, single/married, resident of ______________, made and executed a special
power of attorney naming, conferring, constituting and appointing __________ as my true and lawful Attorney-in-fact for
the purpose and powers mentioned in such special power of attorney which I made and executed on the ___ day of ____
2006 at _______ city before ________ who is a Notary Public for and in the _________, and bearing Notarial Registry No.
____, Page No. ____ , Book ____ , Series of 2006 of Notary Public ____.
NOW, THEREFORE, I ____________ , by virtue of these presents, hereby REVOKE, ANNUL, and make VOID the said
special power of attorney and all powers and authority therein or thereby given or granted, or intended to be given or
granted to _________ .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ____ day of ______ , 2006, in __________________.
__________________________
Principal
Signed in the presence of :
___________________________ and _______________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

City of __________________ )SS.
X-----------------------X
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of _____________________, Philippines this
__________________personally appeared __________________ with his/her Community Tax Certificate No.
_______________issued at _______
____________________ on __________________ known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed
the foregoing instrument and he/she acknowledged to me that the same is his/her own free and voluntary act and deed.
Doc. No. ___;

Page No. ___;
Book No. ___;
Series of 2006.
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CXXXIX. REVOLVING FUND AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAWYER AND CLIENT
__Date__
__NAME OF CLIENT__
_______Address_______
Re: Client Revolving Fund Agreement
Sir / Madam:
We are pleased to propose the following revolving fund arrangement between you and our Law Firm:
1. Commencement Date:_____________.
2. Purpose and coverage: The revolving fund shall operate as a trust account which shall be administered by our Law Firm
and which shall be used exclusively as a source of fund to defray all expenses which may be incurred in all cases and
matters being handled by the Firm in your behalf.
3.Amount:____________________(P____________);
4. Revolving fund replenishment: You shall receive a request for replenishment of the fund whenever the amount of the
fund is already very low and expenses are anticipated;
5. Liquidation: You shall receive a summary of expenses charged on the revolving fund every quarter of the year or upon
your request. The fund shall be also be subject to liquidation at any time upon request. Any excess of the fund after the
termination of this agreement shall be returned to you.
Should the foregoing terms and conditions be acceptable to you, please indicate your conformity by signing on the space
provided below and immediately transmitting the original to us for our files. We look forward to a mutually beneficial
relationship and should you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to call. Regards.
LAW FIRM
By: Managing Partner
CONFORME:
CLIENT
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CXL. SECRETARY'S AFFIDAVIT

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x---------------x
AFFIDAVIT
1.That I am the duly elected Corporate Secretary of __Name of Corporation__, INC.;
2.That the said corporation is filing an application to increase its authorized capital stock from
__________________________ (p___________) to __________________________ (p___________) - common shares
and that in connection with the aforesaid application for the increase of its authorized capital stock, a written waiver of the
non-subscribing stockholder(s) is required;
3.That several of the non-subscribing stockholders have executed written waivers expressly waiving their pre-emptive rights
to subscribe to the increase in the authorized capital stock;
4.That as to the other non-subscribing stockholders, NOTICES were sent to their last known address informing them of their
pre-emptive rights to subscribe to the increase in the authorized capital stock in proportion to their stockholdings and were
given ten (10) days from receipt of the NOTICE within which to exercise their right to subscribe to the increase;
5.That despite due notice, however, the other non-subscribing stockholders did not or failed to exercise their pre-emptive
rights within the period given and as such are deemed to have waived their rights to subscribe to the increase in the
authorized capital stock;
6.That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the veracity of the above-mentioned facts and for the purpose of requesting
this Honorable Board/Commission to process the application for the increase in the authorized capital stock of the
corporation.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____________ in the _____________, Philippines.
corporate secretary
(JURAT)
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CXLI. SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE DESIGNATING DEPOSITARY BANK

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-------------x
SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Corporate Secretary of __Name of Corporation__, INC., a domestic corporation duly organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that at a (regular/special)
meeting of the Board of Directors of said corporation held at its principal office in _____________, Philippines on
_____________, duly called for the purpose, a quorum being present and acted throughout, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and are now in full force and effect, to wit:
"RESOLVED, that __Name of Bank__ (_____________ Branch), be as it is hereby designated depository of this corporation,
the officers, agents and employees of this corporation be, and hereby are, and each of them are hereby authorized to pay,
encash or otherwise honor and charge to this corporation any and all checks, notes, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptances,
orders and other instruments for the payment of money or the withdrawal of funds including those which may cause an
overdraft, when signed, made, drawn, accepted or endorsed on behalf of or in the name of this corporation by the
President, _____________ or Vice-President, _____________, and Treasurer _____________."
"RESOLVED, FURTHER, that all the foregoing authorities shall and continue to be in full force and effect until revoked or
modified by written notice duly notarized actually received by bank at its office, wherein the account of this corporation is
then maintained, setting forth a resolution to that effect certified to have been adopted by the Board of Directors of this
corporation, provided that such notice shall not be effective with respect to any exercise of said authorities prior to the
receipt thereof, nor with respect to any checks or other instruments for the payment of money or the withdrawal of funds
dated to the date of such notice."
Corporate Secretary Attested to by:
President
(JURAT)
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CXLII. SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE GRANTING PRETRIAL AUTHORITY TO LEGAL COUNSEL

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-----------x
"RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to name, constitute and appoint Atty. __________________________, with office
address at _____________, Philippines, to be the true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact of the corporation at all the hearings,
proceedings, pre-trial conference, mediation and juridical dispute resolution proceedings and all incidents of the case
entitled "_____________, Plaintiff versus _____________, Defendant" pending in the Regional Trial Court, Branch ______,
_____________ City, docketed as Civil Case No. _____________, on such date or dates as may be agreed upon by the
parties of directed by the Honorable Court with full and special power and authority (A) to enter into an amicable
settlement, (B) to submit to alternative modes of dispute resolution, including but not limited to mediation and judicial
dispute resolutions, (C) to enter into stipulations or admissions of facts and of documents, and (D) to exercise acts
enumerated under Section 2 of Rule 18 of the Revised Rules of Court;
"RESOLVED FURTHER, to authorize Atty. __________________________ to cause the preparation, execute and sign
pleadings, motions, memoranda and such other documents as may be needed in the course of the trial, as well as to submit
and present evidence in behalf of the corporation;
"RESOLVED FINALLY, to give and grant unto Atty. __________________________ full power and authority to do and
perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises and hereby
ratifying and confirming all that the said attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this special power
and authority granted."
President
(JURAT)
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CXLIII. SECRETARYS CERTIFICATE TO APPLY FOR A LOAN CREDIT ACCOMMODATION

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x---------x
"RESOLVED, that the Corporation shall apply for and secure a loan or credit accommodation from __Name of Bank /
Financing Company__ in such amounts and under such terms and conditions as the Officers authorized herein may deem
appropriate and that any TWO of the following three corporate officers: the President _____________; the Vice-President
_____________; or Corporate Secretary _____________, be hereby authorized for and in behalf of the corporation to
apply and negotiate for the said loan or credit accommodation with __Name of Bank / Financing Company__ in such
amounts and under such terms and conditions as they may deem proper, expedient and beneficial to the corporation."
"RESOLVED, FURTHER, that any TWO of the three corporate officer named herein be hereby authorized to convey to
__Name of Bank / Financing Company__, by way of mortgage/pledge/assignment, any and all of the corporate assets of the
corporation as security for the credit accommodation extended to the latter and to sign for and in the name of the
corporation all mortgages, pledges/assignments and/or other instruments conveying such corporate properties to any
person, bank or financing institution by way of security, including applications for loan, promissory notes, deeds of
undertaking, and such other documents which may be required by the Bank in connection with the loan or credit
accommodation; to negotiate for the renewal or extension of the loan accommodation and to accept all the additional or
modified terms and conditions which __Name of Bank / Financing Company__ may impose with full power and authority to
sign all such contracts or documents embodying such additional or modified terms and conditions and to do such other acts
necessary in furtherance of the foregoing authority."
Corporate Secretary: Attested to by:
President
(JURAT)
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CXLIV. SECRETARYS CERTIFICATE TO FILE CASES WITH FULL PRETRIAL AUTHORITY

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-----------x
"RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board, _____________, the President, _____________,
and the General Manager, _____________, be, as they are hereby authorized, individually and separately, to bring, file,
initiate and institute cases, complaints, petitions and any and all actions for and in behalf of, and to protect and vindicate
the rights, of the corporation as to any and all matters affecting its interests, properties, business, good will, as well as to
defend the corporation in any and all actions that may be brought or filed against it in any court, tribunal, administrative or
quasi-judicial body or forum, with full and special power and authority (a) to cause and authorize the preparation and filing
of all pleadings, motions, memoranda, affidavits, and such other papers or documents as may be needed in the course of
the trial, (b) to sign and execute all verifications and certifications of non-forum shopping and other procedural
requirements for pleadings filed on behalf of the Corporation for any and all cases instituted or to be instituted by or against
the Corporation; (c) to appear for and in behalf of the corporation in all mediation proceedings and judicial dispute
resolution hearings; (d) to enter into amicable settlements or compromises, (e) to submit to alternative modes of dispute
resolution, (f) to enter into stipulations or admissions of facts and of documents, (g) to exercise acts enumerated under
Section 2, Rule 18 of the Revised Rules of Court, and (h) to appoint and secure the services of a legal counsel or attorney-
at-law to represent the corporation in the above-mentioned actions or proceedings."
"HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto the said persons full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and
thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises and hereby ratifying and confirming all that
the said persons shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Authority."
Corporate Secretary:Attested to by:
President
(JURAT)
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CXLV. SECRETARYS CERTIFICATE TO PURCHASE MOTOR VEHICLE

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-------------x
"RESOLVED, that the General Manager, _____________, be authorized to act for and in behalf of the corporation to
PURCHASE one (1) motor vehicle, described as follows:
(Technical Description of Vehicle)
under such terms and conditions that he may deem beneficial and advantageous to the corporation.
"RESOLVED FURTHER, That _____________, in his capacity as General Manager, be as he is hereby authorized to sign,
execute and deliver such documents as may be necessary in furtherance of the power thus granted."
President
(JURAT)
(Jiri Doucette)
204
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CXLVI. SECRETARYS CERTIFICATE TO SELL REAL PROPERTY

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x---------------x
"RESOLVED, that the President, _____________,be authorized to act for and in behalf of the corporation to SELL,
TRANSFER AND CONVEY to any interested person or entity who is willing, ready and able to buy, under such terms and
conditions and in such price he may deem favorable, a certain parcel of land described below located in _____________
which is owned and registered in the name of the corporation, and in furtherance of and for the implementation of the
power and authority thus granted, to sign, make and execute such documents as may be necessary."
"RESOLVED, FURTHER, to grant to the President, _____________, full power and authority to do and perform all and every
act requisite or necessary to carry into effect the foregoing authorities."
I FURTHER CERTIFY that the person herein designated as officer of this Corporation has been duly elected in accordance
with the By-Laws and now hold the office/title in this Corporation as stated herein.
President
(JURAT)
205
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CXLVII. SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR INCORPORATION AND OPERATION OF CORPORATION
SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, _____________, Filipino, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, do
hereby appoint, name and constitute _____________, who is also of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of _____________,
Philippines, to be my true and lawful attorney-in-fact for me and in my name, place and stead, to sign all the necessary
documents, for and in my behalf, for purposes of and in connection with the incorporation and operation of __Name of
Corporation__, an entity which is in the process of incorporation with principal office at _____________, Philippines, and to
exercise any and all acts of ownership in connection with my stockholdings in said corporation, or in connection with any
transaction with or involving the said corporation, with full powers and authority to perform acts such as but not limited to
the sale, transfer, mortgage, assignment or conveyance of my stockholdings to any party, under such terms and conditions
or for such price or in such amount as my said attorney-in-fact may deem fit; to waive for and in my behalf any rights or
interests attendant to my stockholdings (e.g. pre-emptive rights, etc.); to waive, condone, set-off, assign any and all
liability of the corporation to me or any of my claims against the corporation; to convert or exchange said liabilities/claims
for shares/equity/other property and/or to subscribe to additional stocks in such amounts and under such terms as he may
deem fit; to act as my proxy; to attend and represent me in any corporate meetings, whether special or regular, and to
vote for and in my behalf any and all shares registered in my name as fully to all intents and purposes as I may lawfully do
if present and acting in person, and to do such other acts necessary or incidental or as a consequence of my being a
stockholder of the corporation.
HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto my said attorney full power and authority to make, sign, seal, execute and deliver
contracts, documents, agreements and other writings of whatever nature or kind, with any and all third persons, concerns,
government agencies or entities upon terms and conditions acceptable to the said attorney-in-fact and execute such other
documents as may be necessary for the implementation and furtherance of such power and authority as provided herein
and to do and perform all and every act requisite or necessary to carry into effect the foregoing authorities as fully to all
intents and purposes as I might or could lawfully do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, and
hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitutes shall lawfully do, have done or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
PRINCIPAL
Accepted by:
Attorney-in-Fact
_________________ _________________
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
206
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CXLVIII. SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
WE, (Insert Name of Principal) single/married (insert name of spouse if married), of legal age, with residence and postal address
at (Address) do hereby APPOINT (Insert name of Agent /Attorney-In-Fact)) single/married (insert name of spouse if married),
likewise of legal age, with postal address at (Address) as our true and legal representative to act for and in our name and stead
and to perform the following acts:
To sell, offer for sale, and come to an agreement as to the purchase price and thereafter to sign for us and
in our name and receive payment from the sale of our property more particularly described as follows:
(Insert Description of Property)
HEREBY GRANTING unto our representative full power and authority to execute and perform every act necessary to
render effective the power to sell the foregoing properties, as though we ourselves, have so performed it, and HEREBY
APPROVING ALL that he may do by virtue hereof with full right of substitution of his person and revocation of this
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , WE HAVE HEREUNTO SET OUR HANDS THIS ____ DAY OF _______________ 20__, AT (Insert
Place of execution of this Instrument).
_______________________________ __________________________________
(Name of Principal) (Name of Agent /Attorney-In-Fact)
Republic of the Philippines )

_________________________) S.S
(Name of Principal) 10000000 Jan 09, 20__ / Angeles City

(Name of Agent) 10000000 Jan 16, 20__ / City of Manila
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
207
Legal Writing
CXLIX. TREASURERS AFFIDAVIT WITH FOREIGN SUBSCRIBER

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-------------x
TREASURER'S AFFIDAVIT
That I have been elected by the subscribers of the __Name of Corporation__, Inc. as Treasurer thereof, to act as such until
my successor has been duly elected and qualified in accordance with the by-laws of the corporation, and that as such
Treasurer, I hereby certify under oath that at least twenty-five (25%) percent of the authorized capital stock has been
subscribed and at least twenty-five (25%) percent of the subscription has been paid and received by me in cash for the
benefit and credit of the corporation.
That one of the subscribers, _____________, is an (U.S. citizen), and (he/she) has subscribed to _____________ shares
with a total value of __________________________ (P_____________) and has fully paid his subscription in Philippine
Currency which amount was duly received by me to the benefit and credit of the corporation.
This is also to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to examine
and verify the deposit in the __Name of Bank__ (_____________ Branch) in my name as Treasurer-in-Trust for __Name of
Corporation__, INC. in the amount of __________________________ (P_____________) representing the paid-up capital
of the said corporation which is in the process of incorporation. This authority is valid and inspection of said deposit may be
made even after the issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation to the corporation. Should the deposit be transferred to
another bank prior to or after incorporation, this will also serve as authority to examine the pertinent books and records of
accounts of the corporation as well as supporting papers to determine the utilization and disbursement of the said paid-up
capital.
Treasurer-in-Trust
(JURAT)
208
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CL. TREASURERS AFFIDAVIT WITH AUTHORITY TO EXAMINE BANK ACCOUNT

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x--------------x
TREASURER'S AFFIDAVIT
That I have been elected by the subscribers of __Name of Corporation__, INC. as Treasurer thereof, to act as such until my
successor has been duly elected and qualified in accordance with the by-laws of the corporation, and that as such Treasurer,
I hereby certify under oath that at least twenty-five (25%) percent of the authorized capital stock has been subscribed and
at least twenty-five (25%) percent of the subscription has been paid and received by me in cash for the benefit and credit of
the corporation.
This is also to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to examine
and verify the deposit in the __Name of Bank__ (_____________ Branch) in my name as Treasurer-in-Trust for __Name of
Corporation__, INC. in the amount of __________________________ (P_____________) representing the paid-up capital
of the said corporation which is in the process of incorporation. This authority is valid and inspection of said deposit may be
made even after the issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation to the corporation. Should the deposit be transferred to
another bank prior to or after incorporation, this will also serve as authority to examine the pertinent books and records of
accounts of the corporation as well as supporting papers to determine the utilization and disbursement of the said paid-up
capital.
Treasurer-in-Trust
(JURAT)
209
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CLI. UNDERTAKING TO CHANGE CORPORATE NAME
Date
The Honorable Commissioner

Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Building, EDSA
Greenhills, Mandaluyong
Metro Manila
Sir:
In connection with the registration of the Articles of Incorporation of __Name of Corporation__, INC., the undersigned
representative and on behalf of the organizers thereof, hereby manifest our willingness to change its corporate name in the
event that another person, firm or entity has acquired a prior right to the use of the said firm name or one deceptively or
confusingly similar to it.
Very truly yours,
Corporate Legal Counsel
210
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CLII. UNDERTAKING TO VACATE PREMISES SUBJECT OF EJECTMENT CASE
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, _____________, of legal age, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after being
sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state:
1.That I and the members of my family are presently occupying a property comprising a house and lot belonging to
_____________ and located at _____________;
2.That I expressly undertake to completely and fully vacate and peaceably surrender or redeliver the physical possession of
the said property, including the keys appertaining thereto, to _____________ on or before _____________, without any
extension whatsoever;
3.That I further expressly undertake to redeliver the physical possession of the said property to _____________, as
aforesaid, in good, clean, and sanitary condition, devoid of all occupants, boarders, furnitures, articles, merchandise, etc.,
except those belonging to the _____________;
4.That should I fail to comply with the above-mentioned undertakings, then _____________, her duly authorized
representatives or any person acting in her behalf, shall have the right to immediately enter and take possession of the
subject property, with full power and authority to open, enter, repossess, secure, enclose, padlock the means of entrance
and exit, and otherwise take full and complete physical possession and control of the premises, without need of any further
notice or demand or proceeding in court, holding in trust and custody all our belongings found therein after an inventory of
the same is made in the presence of a witness, all these acts being hereby agreed to by me as tantamount to my voluntary
vacation of the subject house and lot without necessity of any further action in court;
5.That the above undertakings shall also be valid and binding on all the members of my family, heirs, agents,
representatives, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this _____________ at _____________ Philippines.
OCCUPANT
211
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CLIII. WAIVER OF BANKS LIABILITY FOR ACCEPTING SECOND ENDORSED CHECKS

Province of ____________________)S.S.
x-------------x
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
We, spouses _____________ and _____________, both of legal ages, Filipinos and residents of _____________,
Philippines, after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say:
1.That we are maintaining a Joint Account with the _____________ Bank, _____________ Branch, located at
_____________, Philippines;
2.That we intend to deposit in our account in the said bank second endorsed checks which we request the Bank to honor
and accept for deposit without the need of a notarized power of attorney;
3.That, by these presents, we hereby hold the said Bank free and harmless from any and all liability or cause of action
arising from the encashment or deposit of the above-mentioned second endorsed checks;
4.That we further authorize the said Bank to automatically debit our account without prior notice should any second
endorsed check which may have already been credited to our account be returned or dishonored and that in case the
balance in our account be insufficient to cover the said returned or dishonored check, then we shall pay the Bank on
demand.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this _____________, at _____________, Philippines.
AFFIANT AFFIANT
(JURAT)
212
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CLIV. WAIVER OF PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
WAIVER OF PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
I, the undersigned stockholder of __Name of Corporation__, do hereby waive my pre-emptive rights to subscribe to the
increase in the authorized capital stock of the said corporation __________________________ (________) Pesos to
__________________________ (________) Pesos.
_____________, Philippines. _______ day of _____________, 20___.
STOCKHOLDER
213
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CLV. WAIVER OF RIGHTS OVER ELECTRIC POWER LINE

Province of ____________________) S.S.
x-------------x
WAIVER OF RIGHTS OVER ELECTRIC POWER LINE
being sworn in accordance with law, hereby declare that I do hereby waive, transfer and convey all my rights, interest and
obligations over the electric power line with Account No. _____________ with the _____________ Electric Cooperative to
_____________, who is also of legal age, Filipino, (single / married / widow), and a resident of _____________, and who is
able and willing to assume all my rights and obligations in connection with the said account with _____________ Electric
Cooperative.
AFFIANT
(JURAT)
214
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CLVI. WAIVER RELEASE AND QUITCLAIM VEHICULAR ACCIDENT
DEED OF RELEASE, WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM
We, the spouses _____________ and _____________, both of legal ages, Filipinos, and residents of _____________,
Philippines, hereby DECLARE AND MANIFEST:
That for and in consideration of the amount of _____________ (P_____________) in cash, in hand received by us to our
full and complete satisfaction, and the payment and settlement by _____________ of the hospital and medical bills and
expenses incurred by the _____________ for injuries sustained, I, WE hereby absolutely release, completely clear, and
forever discharge the said _____________ and his driver _____________ from any action, cause of action, sum of money,
liability, damages, claims and demands whatsoever, which in law or in equity I/we have, or which I/we, our heirs, insurer,
successors and assigns hereafter may have upon or by reason of the injuries sustained by me/us, and the damage
sustained by our _____________ motor vehicle with Plate No. ______________ arising from the accident which happened
on _____________ at _____________ involving our said _____________ registered in the name of the undersigned
_____________ and the _____________ motor vehilce with Plate No. _____________ owned by the said _____________
with the intention to completely and absolutely waive all our right of action, causes of action, claims and demands, of
whatever nature, arising from, or in connection with the aforementioned accident.
I/We further warrant that I/we will institute no further action against the said _____________ and/or his driver
_____________ arising from, by reason of, or in connection with, the aforementioned vehicular accident. I/We also
manifest that the said payment / settlement made by the said _____________ shall not be taken by us, our heirs, our
insurer or assigns, as a confession and/or admission of liability on the part of the said _____________ or by his driver
_____________ in connection with the aforementioned accident.
AFFIANT
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I. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL ONE-PARTY INSTRUMENT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

Doc. No. ______;

II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DEBT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

I, ______________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single / married to ___________________________with

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

Name CTC Number Date/Place Issued

(Name of Debtor) 10000000 January 15, 20__ / Manila

III. ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT

Two (2) months deposit and one (1) month advance

IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL AND A CORPORATION

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this_____________at _____________, Philippines.

Doc. No. ______;

V. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INDIVIDUALS - MULTI-PARTY INSTRUMENT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

Name C.T.C. No. Date / Place Issued

1. ____________ _____________ _____________

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.

Doc. No. ______;

Page No. ______;

Book No. ______;

VI. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY INDIVIDUALS TWO-PARTY INSTRUMENT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.

Doc. No. ______;

VII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR AND IN BEHALF OF A CORPORATION

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.

Doc. No. ______;

VIII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEBT

DEED OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEBT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

IX. ADVERSE CLAIM FOR DEED OF CONDITIONAL SALE

Republic of the Philippines)

AFFIDAVIT OF ADVERSE CLAIM

X. ADVERSE CLAIM FOR TRANSFERRED RIGHTS OVER REAL PROPERTY

That I am one of the heirs of the late _____________.

FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.

AFFIDAVIT FOR CANCELLATION OF ENTRIES IN TCT

Republic of the Philippines)

(Technical Description of Property)

XI. AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF BODY OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Republic of the Philippines)

XII. AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF COLOR OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Republic of the Philippines)

Make: Motor No.:

XIII. AFFIDAVIT FOR NON-HOLDING OF CORPORATE MEETINGS

Republic of the Philippines)

AFFIDAVIT OF NON-HOLDING OF MEETING

XIV. AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

Republic of the Philippines)

I, _____________,Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow),and a resident of _____________, Philippines, after

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this____________in_____________, Philippines.

Republic of the Philippines)

XV. AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL OF A MINOR

Republic of the Philippines)

JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

XVI. AFFIDAVIT OF CONSOLIDATION OF OWNERSHIP

I, ____, Filipino, of legal age, single / married to _with

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this_at _, Philippines.

1. ______ _ _______

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _ at _, Philippines.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _ at _, Philippines.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _ at _, Philippines.

I, _,Filipino, of legal age,(single / married / widow),and a resident of _, Philippines, after

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand thisin_, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this _ at _, Philippines.

That on _________, at around_, I parked the said motor vehicle at________.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this_in_, Philippines.

That I am the__position_ofname of company, a domestic corporation engaged in the distribution of a variety of

That my (husband/wife) died on_because of_injuries sustained in a vehicular accident as per

I,__,Filipino, single, with residence, under oath allege:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_at__, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this__atCity, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this___ at_, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_, at_, Philippines.

That I was born to the spouses______and _on _in _______, Philippines as

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_at, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this_, at_, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this_,at_, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands thisat"_, Philippines.

2. The credit balance of this account is Php ________ as of _ , 2006;

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this _at_, Philippines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand thisat, Philippines.