Legal Forms Manual

08/09
2ndSemester
LegalFormsManual
SubmittedbyAteneoLaw3DSY0809
Anindispensibletoolguideforthelawstudentandthepracticinglawyer,thismanual
coversthedifferentbasiclegalformsaswellasthequintessentiallegalformsusedin
bothcorporateandlitigationpractice.

Aguinaldo and Temprosa (ed.), Aquino, I., Aquino, T., Austria, Bandong, Bautist a ,
Bisnar, Chotrani, Concepcion, Cruz, Dino, Enriquez, Fernandez, Flores, Gan, G o ,
Gonzales, Hosaka, Labaguis, Laurente, Lee, Lim, Macasaet, Martinez, Nepomucen o ,
Oberio, Pano, Penaflorida, Reyes, Sabio, Salvahan, Sandico, Singson, Tan, E., Ta n ,
L.,Teehankee,Verzosa,Zuniga
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CHAPTER 1: JURISDICTION

WhatisJURISDICTION?
Authority given by law to a court or tribunal to hear and determine certain controversies
involvingrightswhicharelegallydemandableandenforceable
Itisthelegalauthoritytohearanddetermineacauseortherighttoactinacase.
WhatisitsSIGNIFICANCEtoLEGALFORMS?
Itisimportanttoknowwhichcourthasjurisdictionovertheparticularcasealawyerishandling
inordertodeterminewhereproceedingsshouldbeinitiated.

KINDSOFJURISDICTION
AccordingtoTypesofCasesTried
Generaljurisdictionextendstoallcontroversieswhichmaybebroughtbeforeacourtwithin
thelegalboundsofrightsandremedies
LimitedorSpecialjurisdictionconfinedtoparticularcases,andcanbeexercisedonlyunderthe
circumstancesprescribedbythestatute
AccordingtoPowerofReview
Originalexercisedinthecourtatfirstinstance
Appellate power and authority conferred upon a superior court to rehear and determine
causeswhichhavebeentriedininferiorcourts
AccordingtoExtentofExercise
Exclusive confined to a particular tribunal or grade of courts and possessed by it to the
exclusionofothers
Concurrent exercise by different courts at the same time over the same subject matter and
withinthesameterritory,andwhereinlitigantsmay,inthefirstinstance,resorttooneofthem
indifferently(buttakingintoconsiderationthedoctrineofjudicialhierarchy)
AccordingtoSitus
TerritorialJurisdictionexercisedwithinthelimitsoftheplacewherethecourtislocated
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction exercised beyond the confines of the place where the court is
located
IMPORTANTPRINCIPLESTOREMEMBER
DoctrineofAncillaryJurisdiction

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Involves the inherent or implied powers of the court to determine issues incidental to the
exercisesofitsprimaryjurisdiction
Under its ancillary jurisdiction the court may determine all questions relative to the matters
broughtbeforeit,regulatethemannerinwhichatrialshallbeconducted,determinethehours
atwhichthewitnessesandlawyersmaybeheard,appointareceiveretc.
PolicyofJudicialHierarchy
The higher court will not entertain direct resort to it unless the redress desired cannot be
obtained in the appropriate lower courts. For example, although the Supreme Court, Court of
Appeals and Regional Trial Courts have concurrent original jurisdiction to issue writs of
certiorari,prohibitionandmandamus,theapplicationshouldstillbefiledwiththelowercourt
unlesstheimportanceoftheissueinvolveddeservesactionofthecourtofhigherlevel.
DoctrineofPrimaryJurisdiction
Whenanadministrativebodyistaskedwiththedeterminationoffactsrelatingtoaspecialor
technicalfiled,thecourtsmustgivesuchbodytheopportunitytodosobeforeproceedingwith
judicialaction.
DoctrineofAdherenceofJurisdiction
Oncejurisdictionisvestedinacourt,itisretainedbysuchuntiltheendoflitigationregardless
ofcircumstancesthatwouldhavepreventedthecontinuedexerciseofjurisdictionbythecourt.
Hence, a law enacted during the pendency of a case which transfers jurisdiction to another
courtdoesnotaffectcasesalreadypendingpriortoitsenactment.
Exceptions:
1. Whenthelawexpresslyprovidesforretroactiveapplication
2. Whenthechangeofjurisdictioniscurativeinnature
3. Whenthereisaperfectedappeal,here,jurisdictionistransferredtotheappellatecourt
ExclusionaryPrinciple
Thecourtfirstacquiringjurisdictionexercisesittotheexclusionofallothers.
JURISDICTIONOFDIFFERENTCOURTS,TRIBUNALS
ANDQUASIJUDICIALAGENCIES1
JurisdictionoverCivilCases
1
FeriaNoche,CivilProcedureAnnotated,Volume1,2001Ed.AteneoRemedialLawBarReviewer2007.
1987Constitution.

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CivilCases MunicipalTrialCourts RegionalTrialCourts

1. Civil actions and probate proceedings, 1.Allcivilactionsinwhichthesubjectofthe
testate and intestate, including the litigation is incapable of pecuniary
grant of provisional remedies in proper estimation
cases, where the value of the personal
property, estate, or amount of the 2.Allcivilactionswhichinvolvethetitleto,
demand does not exceed P300,000, or or possession of, real property, or any
in Metro Manila, where such personal interest therein, where the assessed
property, estate or amount of the value of the property involved exceeds
demanddoesnotexceedP400,000 P20,000, or for civil actions in Metro
Manila where such value exceeds
N.B.Exclusive of interest, damages of P50,000,exceptactionsforforcibleentry
whateverkind,attorney'sfees,litigation into and unlawful detainer of lands or
expenses, and costs, the amount of buildings, original jurisdiction over which
which must be specifically alleged: is conferred upon Metropolitan Trial
Original& Provided, That where there are several Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and
Exclusive claims or causes of action between the MunicipalCircuitTrialCourts
Jurisdiction same or different parties embodied in
the same complaint, the amount of the 3. All actions in admiralty and maritime
demand shall be the totality of the jurisdiction where the demand or claim
claims in all the causes of action, exceeds P300,000, or in Metro Manila,
irrespective of whether the causes of where such demand or claim exceeds
actionaroseoutofthesameordifferent P400,000
transactions
4. All matters of probate, both testate and
2.Admiraltyandmaritimecaseswherethe intestate, where the gross value of the
demand or claim does not exceed estate exceeds P300,000, or in probate
P300,000, or in Metro Manila, where matters in Metro Manila, where such
such demand does not exceed grossvalueexceedsP400,000
P400,000. Where there are several
claims or causes of action between the 5. Corporate suspension of payments and
same or different parties embodied in rehabilitation proceedings in pursuance
the same complaint, the amount of the of the Securities Regulation Code
demand shall be the totality of the
claims in all the causes of action N.B. The Securities and Exchange
irrespective of whether the causes of Commission shall retain jurisdiction over
action arose out of the same or pending suspension of payment cases or
differenttransactions rehabilitation cases filed on or before
June 30, 2000 until finally disposed of or
3. Forcible entry and unlawful detainer: until the termination of the liquidation
Provided, That when in such cases, the proceedings.(R.A.No.8799)
defendant raises the question of
ownership in his pleadings and the 6. All cases not within the exclusive
question of possession cannot be jurisdiction of any court, tribunal, person
resolved without deciding the issue of or body exercising jurisdiction, or any
ownership, the issue of ownership shall court,

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1. Civil actions and probate proceedings, 1.Allcivilactionsinwhichthesubjectofthe
testate and intestate, including the litigation is incapable of pecuniary
grant of provisional remedies in proper estimation
cases, where the value of the personal
property, estate, or amount of the 2.Allcivilactionswhichinvolvethetitleto,
demand does not exceed P300,000, or or possession of, real property, or any
in Metro Manila, where such personal interest therein, where the assessed
property, estate or amount of the value of the property involved exceeds
demanddoesnotexceedP400,000 P20,000, or for civil actions in Metro
Manila where such value exceeds
N.B.Exclusive of interest, damages of P50,000,exceptactionsforforcibleentry
whateverkind,attorney'sfees,litigation into and unlawful detainer of lands or
expenses, and costs, the amount of buildings, original jurisdiction over which
which must be specifically alleged: is conferred upon Metropolitan Trial
Original& Provided, That where there are several Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and
Exclusive claims or causes of action between the MunicipalCircuitTrialCourts
Jurisdiction same or different parties embodied in
the same complaint, the amount of the 3. All actions in admiralty and maritime
demand shall be the totality of the jurisdiction where the demand or claim
claims in all the causes of action, exceeds P300,000, or in Metro Manila,
irrespective of whether the causes of where such demand or claim exceeds
actionaroseoutofthesameordifferent P400,000
transactions
4. All matters of probate, both testate and
2.Admiraltyandmaritimecaseswherethe intestate, where the gross value of the
demand or claim does not exceed estate exceeds P300,000, or in probate
P300,000, or in Metro Manila, where matters in Metro Manila, where such
such demand does not exceed grossvalueexceedsP400,000
P400,000. Where there are several
claims or causes of action between the 5. Corporate suspension of payments and
same or different parties embodied in rehabilitation proceedings in pursuance
the same complaint, the amount of the of the Securities Regulation Code
demand shall be the totality of the
claims in all the causes of action N.B. The Securities and Exchange
irrespective of whether the causes of Commission shall retain jurisdiction over
action arose out of the same or pending suspension of payment cases or
differenttransactions rehabilitation cases filed on or before
June 30, 2000 until finally disposed of or
3. Forcible entry and unlawful detainer: until the termination of the liquidation
Provided, That when in such cases, the proceedings.(R.A.No.8799)
defendant raises the question of
ownership in his pleadings and the 6. All cases not within the exclusive
question of possession cannot be jurisdiction of any court, tribunal, person
resolved without deciding the issue of or body exercising jurisdiction, or any
ownership, the issue of ownership shall court,
beresolvedonlytodeterminetheissue tribunal, person or body exercising
ofpossession judicialorquasijudicial
functions
4. Civil actions which involve title to,
or
possession of, real property, or any 7. All other cases in which the demand,
interest therein, where the assessed exclusive of interest, damages of
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Special Petition for Habeas Corpus or application The Supreme Court may designate certain
for bail in criminal cases in the city or branches of the Regional Trial Court to try
province where the Regional Trial Court exclusively criminal cases, juvenile and
judgeisabsent domestic relations cases, and agrarian and
urban land reform cases not falling within
the jurisdiction of any quasijudicial body
and other special cases in the interest of
justice

Appellate Cases decided by the lower courts in their
respectiveterritorialjurisdiction
JurisdictionoverCriminalCases
Criminal MunicipalTrialCourt RegionalTrialCourt

Cases

1. Those offenses punishable with 1. Criminal cases not within the exclusive
imprisonment not exceeding six (6) jurisdiction of any court, tribunal or
years regardless of the fine, accessory body,moreparticularly:
penaltiesandcivilliability a. Those offenses punishable by
imprisonmentexceedingsix(6)
2. Those involving criminal negligence years regardless of the fine,
resultingtodamagetoproperty accessorypenaltiesandcivilliability
b. Criminal cases not falling within the
Original 3. Those offenses where a fine not exclusivejurisdictionof
andExclusive exceedingP4,000istheonlypenalty the Sandiganbayan where none of
Jurisdiction theaccusedareoccupying
4.ThoseoffensescoveredbytheRuleson positions in the government
SummaryProcedure: correspondingtosalarygrade27
a. Violations of traffic laws, rules
andregulations 2. Cases where the only penalty is a fine
b. Violationsofrentallaws exceedingP4,000
c. Violations of city or municipal
ordinances 3. Other laws which specifically lodge
d. Violations of the Bouncing Check jurisdiction in the Regional Trial Court,
Law(B.P.Blg.22) moreparticularly:
e. All other criminal cases where a. Law on written defamation or libel
the penalty is imprisonment not (RevisedPenalCode)
exceeding six (6) months and/or b.DecreeonIntellectualProperty
P1,000 fine irrespective of other c. Violations of the Dangerous Drug Act
penalties or civil liabilities there exceptwhentheoffendersareunder
from and offenses involving 16 years of age and there are
damage to property through Juvenile and Domestic Relations
criminal negligence where the Courtsintheprovince

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imposable fine does not exceed

P10,000 4.CasesfallingundertheFamilyCourtsin
areaswheretherearenoFamilyCourts

Appellate All cases decided by lower courts in their
respectiveterritorialjurisdictions
JurisdictionoftheCourtofAppealsandtheSupremeCourt
CourtofAppeals SupremeCourt
Actions for annulment of judgment of Petitions for certiorari, prohibition or
theRegionalTrialCourt mandamusagainst:
Exclusiveand a. CourtofAppeals
Original b. CommissiononElections
c. CommissiononAudit
d. Sandiganbayan
WiththeSupremeCourt WiththeCourtofAppeals
1. Petitions for certiorari, 1. Petitions for certiorari, mandamus
mandamus or prohibition or prohibition against the Regional
againsttheRegionalTrialCourt TrialCourt
2. Petitions for certiorari, 2. Petitions for certiorari, mandamus
mandamus or prohibition or prohibition against the National
against the National Labor Labor Relations Commission but it
Relations Commission but it should be filed with the Court of
shouldbefiledwiththeCourtof Appeals first (St. Martin Funeral
Concurrent Appeals first (St. Martin Funeral Homevs.CA,GRNo.130866,Sept.
Home vs. CA, GR No. 130866, 16,1998)
Sept.16,1998) 3. Petitions for certiorari, mandamus
3. Petitions for certiorari, or prohibition against the Civil
mandamus or prohibition Service Commission, Central Board
against the Civil Service ofAssessmentAppeals,CourtofTax
Commission, Central Board of Appeals and quasijudicial agencies,
Assessment Appeals, Court of butitshouldbefiledwiththeCourt
Tax Appeals and quasijudicial ofAppealsfirst
agencies, but it should be filed
withtheCourtofAppealsfirst With the Court of Appeals and Regional
TrialCourts
With the Supreme Court and Regional 1. Petitions for certiorari, mandamus
TrialCourts or prohibition against lower courts
1. Petitions for certiorari, andotherbodies
mandamus or prohibition 2. Petitions for Quo Warrant to and
against lower courts and other habeascorpus
bodies
2. Petitions for Quo Warrant to WiththeRegionalTrialCourts
andhabeascorpus Actions affecting ambassadors, public
ministersandconsuls
OrdinaryAppealbyNoticeofAppeal ByNoticeofAppeal

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1. Appeals from the Regional Trial 1. From the Regional Trial Court or
Court except those appealable Sandiganbayan in all criminal cases
to the Supreme Court or involving offenses for which the
Sandiganbayan penalty imposed is reclusion
2. Appeals from the Regional Trial perpetua or life imprisonment, and
Court on constitutional, tax and those involving other offenses,
Appellate jurisdictionalquestionsinvolving althoughnotsopunished,aroseout
questions of fact which should of the same occurrence or were
beappealedfirsttotheCA committed by the offender on the
3. Appealsfromdecisionsandfinal sameoccasion
ordersoftheFamilyCourts 2. Automatic Review in criminal cases
where death penalty is imposed by
the Regional Trial Court or the
PetitionforReview Sandiganbayan
1. Appeals from the Civil Service
Commission PetitionforReviewonCertiorari
2. Appeals from the Regional Trial 1. AppealsfromtheCourtofAppeals
Court in the exercise of its 2. AppealsfromtheSandiganbayanon
appellate jurisdiction which are purequestionsoflawexceptwhere
notamatterofright the penalty imposed is reclusion
3. Appeals from the Court of Tax perpetua, life imprisonment or
Appeals and quasijudicial death
agencies 3. Appeals from the Regional Trial
4. Appeal from the National Court exercising original jurisdiction
Commission on Indigenous inthefollowingcases:
Peoples a. All cases in which the
5. Appeals from the Office of the constitutionality or validity of
Ombudsman in administrative any treaty, agreement, law,
disciplinarycases presidential decree,
proclamation, order, instruction
orregulationisinquestion
b. Allcasesinvolvingthelegalityof
anytax,imposition,assessment,
or toll, or any penalty imposed
inrelationthereto
c. All cases in which the
jurisdiction of any lower courts
isinissue
d. Cases involving only an error or
questionoflaw

Special Civil Action of Certiorari within 30
days
1. Against the Commission on
Elections
2. AgainsttheCommissiononAudit

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JurisdictionoftheSandiganbayan
Sandiganbayan

1. ViolationsoftheAntiGraftandCorruptPracticesAct(R.A.No.3019)

2. ProceedingsfortheForfeitureofIllGottenWealth(R.A.No.1379)

Exclusiveand 3. ViolationsofChapter2,Section2,Title7,Book2oftheRevisedPenalCode
OriginalJurisdiction (CrimesCommittedbyPublicOfficersinRelationtotheirOffice)

4. CivilandcriminalcasesfiledpursuanttoandinconnectionwithEONos.1,
2,14and14A(SequestrationCases)

5. Otheroffensescommittedbypublicofficialsandemployeesinrelationto
theiroffice

Provided:Thattheoffendedisapublicofficialoccupyingapositionclassifiedas
salary grade 27 or higher and the offense was committed in connection with
hisoffice

Appellate Appellate jurisdiction over appeals from final judgments, resolutions and
orders of regular courts where all the accused are occupying positions lower
thansalarygrade27ornototherwisecoveredbytheprecedingenumeration
JurisdictionoftheCourtofTaxAppeals
CourtofTaxAppeals

1. DecisionsoftheBureauofInternalRevenueincasesinvolvingdisputed
assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees or other charges,
penalties imposed in relation thereto, and other matters arising under
the National Internal Revenue Code or other laws or part of law
ExclusiveAppellate administeredbytheBureauofInternalRevenue
Jurisdiction
2. DecisionsoftheCommissionerofCustomsincasesinvolvingliabilityfor
customsduties,feesorothermoneycharges;seizure,detention,release
of property affected, fines, forfeitures or other penalties imposed in
relationthereto;orothermattersarisingundertheTariffandCustoms
Code or other laws or part of law administered by the Bureau of
Customs

3. Decisions of the Secretary of Finance in automatic review of the
decisions of the Commissioner of Customs that are adverse to the
governmentincasesinvolvingtheassessmentofdutiesandmattersof
impositionofantidumpingduties.

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JurisdictionoftheFamilyCourts
FamilyCourts CivilCases CriminalCases

1. Petitions for Guardianship, Custody of 1.Oneormoreoftheaccusedisbelow18
ChildrenandHabeasCorpusinrelation yearsoldbutnotlessthan15yearsold
Exclusive tothelatter
andOriginal 2.Oneofthevictimsisaminoratthetime
Jurisdiction 2. Petitions for Adoption of Children and ofthecommissionofthecrime
theRevocationthereof
3. Cases against minors under the
3.AnnulmentandDeclarationofNullityof DangerousDrugsAct
Marriage and those relating to marital
status and property relations of 4. Violations of the Special Protection of
husband and wife and of those living Children Against Child Abuse,
together under different status and Exploitation and Discrimination Act,
agreements R.A.No.7610,asamendedbyR.A.No.
7658
4. Petitions for Support and/or
Acknowledgment 5. Cases of domestic violence against
womenandchildren
5. Summary judicial proceedings under
theFamilyCode

6. Declaration of Status of Children as
Abandoned, Dependent, or Neglected,
Petitions for Voluntary or Involuntary
Commitment of Children, matters
relatingtoParentalAuthorityandother
cases under P.D. No. 603 and other
relatedlaws

7. Disputes arising from the Constitution
ofaFamilyHome

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CHAPTER 2: THE BASICS
JURAT
Itisthatpartofanaffidavitwheretheofficercertifiesthatthesamewasswornbeforehim.It
isusedinaffidavits,certifications,verificationsorwheneverthepersonexecutingadocument
orinstrumentmakesastatementoffactsoratteststothetruthofanoccurrenceofanevent
underoath.
Itreferstoanactinwhichanindividualonasingleoccasion(a)appearsinpersonbeforethe
notary public and presents an instrument or document; (b) is personally known to the notary
public or identified by the notary public through competent evidence of identity; (c) signs the
instrument or document in the presence of the notary; and (d) takes an oath or affirmation
before the notary public as to such instrument or document.2Briefly, it is that part of the
affidavitinwhichthenotarypubliccertifiesthattheinstrumentwassworntobeforehim.
Sec.163(a)oftheLocalGovernmentrequiresthepresentationofthecommunitytaxcertificate
oncertainoccasions.Accordingtothelaw,theseoccasionsare[w]henanindividualsubjectto
thecommunitytaxacknowledgesanydocumentbeforeanotarypublic,takestheoathofoffice
uponelectionorappointmenttoanypositioninthegovernmentservice;receivesanylicense,
certificate, or permit from any public authority; pays any tax or fee; receives any money from
anypublicfund;transactsotherofficialbusiness;orreceivesanysalaryorwagefromanyperson
orcorporation.
Additionally,thecommunitytaxcertificateisrequiredfortransferofland,orfortheregistration
ofanytransactionaffectingland,inthecivilregistrarofagivenlocalgovernmentunit.
When the Local Government Code and the 2004 Notarial Rules are taken together, there is a
requirementforthecommunitytaxcertificatetobepresentedtothenotarypublic,especiallyin
documentsaffectingland,thetitletheretooranyinteresttherein.

SAMPLE:Jurat

SUBSCRIBEDANDSWORNtobeforemethisdayof____,2009theaffiant[ispersonallyknown
to me and exhibiting to me his Passport No.(competent proof of identity) _____________________
issued at _________________ on __________ and his CTC No. __________issued at __________ on
_________.
NAMEOFNOTARYPUBLIC
NotaryPublicfortheProvince/Cityof____
Address
AppointmentNo.___untilDecember___
RollofAttorneyNo.________
2
Section6,RuleIIoftheNotarialRules.

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PTRNo.________;
IBPNo.________;
MCLEComplianceNo._________
DocNo.___;
PageNo.___;
BookNo.__;
Seriesof20__.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Itistheactofonewhohasexecutedadeed,ingoingbeforesomecompetentofficerorcourt
and declaring it to be his act or deed. An acknowledgement is to authenticate an agreement
betweentwoormorepersons,orwherethedocumentcontainsadispositionofproperty.
Itreferstoanactinwhichanindividualonasingleoccasion(a)appearsinpersonbeforethe
notary public and presents an integrally complete instrument or document; (b) is personally
known to the notary public or identified by the notary public through competent evidence of
identity; and (c) represents to the notary public that the signature on the instrument or
document was voluntarily affixed by him for the purposes stated in the instrument or
document,declaresthathehasexecutedtheinstrumentordocumentashisfreeandvoluntary
actanddeed,andifheactsinaparticularrepresentativecapacity,thathehasauthoritytosign
in that capacity.3Simply, it the act of one who has executed a deed in going before some
competentofficerorcourtanddeclaringittobehisactordeed.4
Twofold function of an acknowledgment: (1) To authorize the deed to be given in evidence
withoutfurtherproofofitsexecution;and(2)Toentitleittoberecorded.Thesamepurposes
maybeaccomplishedbyasubscribingwitnessgoingbeforetheofficerorcourtandmakingoath
tothefactoftheexecution,whichiscertifiedinthesamemanner.

SAMPLE:Acknowledgement

BEFORE ME, this ___ day of ___________, 20__ in the Municipality/City of _________,
Philippines, personally appeared ____________________, with Passport No.(competent proof of
identity)_______________issuedat______________________,on_________andhisCommunityTax
CertificateNo.__________issuedat______________________,on_________,knowntometobethe
samepersonwhoexecutedtheforegoinginstrument,andheacknowledgedtomethatthesameishis
freeactanddeed.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,Ihavehereuntosetmyhandandaffixedmynotarialseal,thedayand
placeabovewritten.
NAMEOFNOTARYPUBLIC
NotaryPublicfortheProvince/Cityof____
3
Section1,RuleIIoftheNotarialRules.
4
Tigno,etal.v.SpousesAquino,etal.,G.R.No.129416,25November2004.

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Address
AppointmentNo.___untilDecember,___
RollofAttorneyNo.________
PTRNo.________;
IBPNo.________;
MCLEComplianceNo._________

DocNo.___;
PageNo.___;
BookNo.__;
Seriesof20__.
DEED
A deed is a legal instrument used to grant a right. Deeds are part of the broader category of
documents under seal. Deeds can be described as contractlike as they require the mutual
agreementofmorethanoneperson.
SeeChapter6onContractDraftingforanindepthdiscussionandforsamplesofDeeds.
AFFIDAVIT
An affidavit is a formal sworn statement of fact, signed by the declarant called an affiant and
witnessed by a taker of oaths such as a notary public. The name is Medieval Latin for he has
declareduponoath.
Usesofaffidavitsinclude:(1)Toallowevidencetobegatheredfromwitnessesorparticipants
whomaynotbeavailabletotestifyinpersonbeforethecourt,orwhomayotherwisefearfor
theirsafetyiftheirtrueidentitiesarerevealedincourt;and(2)Toobtainadeclarationonalegal
document that the information provided by the applicant is truthful to the best of the
applicant's knowledge. If, after signing such a declaration, the information is found to be
deliberatelyuntruewiththeintenttodeceive,theapplicantmayfaceperjurycharges.
Ifanaffidavitisnotarizedorauthenticated,itwillalsoincludeacaptionwithavenueandtitlein
referencetojudicialproceedings.
Affidavitsmaybewritteninthefirstorthirdperson,dependingonwhodraftedthedocument.
Ifinthefirstperson,thedocument'scomponentpartsare:
1. Acommencementwhichidentifiestheaffiant;
2. The individual averments, almost always numbered as mandated by law, each one
makingaseparateclaim;
3. Aconclusiongenerallystatingthateverythingistrue,underpenaltyofperjury,fine,or
imprisonment;and
4. Anattestation,usuallyajurat,attheendcertifyingtheaffiantmadeoathandthedate.
Important!!!PartsofanAffidavit.
The VENUE is the designation of the place where the affidavit was taken to show whether the notary
publichasactedwithinhisjurisdiction.5
5
Section2,RuleIVofA.M.No.02813SC(2004RulesonNotarialPractice;hereinafterNotarialRules)
states:Anotarypublicshallnotperformanotarialactoutsidehisregularplaceofworkorbusinessxx

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The SCILICET/SUBSCRIPSI (SS) is used to particularize a general statement, i.e. Republic of the
Philippines, SS, City of Pasig means: in the Republic of the Philippines, more particularly in the City of
Pasig.6
TheBODYconsistsofthefactsattestedtobytheaffiant,whoshouldhaveactualknowledgeofthesame
andnotmerelyabeliefthereof.
Theallegationsthereinshouldbefull,certainandexact.Inshort,accuracyofthestatementsin
theaffidavitisindispensable.

Draftinganaffidavitisjustlikestorytelling,makinganarrationoftheeventsthattranspired.

Thebodyofanaffidavitmaybeintheformof:(a)anarrationor(b)questionandanswer.
TheSIGNATUREOFTHEAFFIANTwhichisfoundbelowthebodyoftheaffidavit.
TheJURAT(asabovedefined).

SAMPLE:AffidavitofOneandtheSamePerson

REPUBLICOFTHEPHILIPPINES)
MakatiCity,MetroManila )S.S.
JOINTAFFIDAVIT
We,McSteamyandEricCartman,bothFilipinos,oflegalages,andresidentsofNo.1Rockwell
Drive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCityandNo.2RockwellDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCity,respectively,
havingbeendulysworninaccordancewithlaw,herebydeposeandstate:
1. ThatwehavepersonallyknownthepersonofMARIACLARAforalongperiodoftime
havingbeenherlongtimefriend;
2. Thatweknowforafactthatthepersonbythenameof"MARIACLARA"appearingin
some documents and records or specifically in her Certificate of Live Birth and the
name "MARA CLARA" as appearing in the records of the Social Security System (SSS),
x while Section 11, Rule II of the Notarial Rules reads: The term regular place of work or business
referstoastationaryofficeinthecityorprovincewhereinthenotarypublicrenderslegalandnotarial
services.
6
Supranote2atp.771.

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refertooneandthesamepersonandthathertrueandcorrectnameisMARIACLARA;
and
3. Assuch,weexecutethisAffidavitorattesttothetruthoftheforegoingfactsandfor
whateverlegalpurposethatthisAffidavitmayserve.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,wehavesetourhandsthis12thdayofApril2009atMakatiCity,Metro
Manila,Philippines.

MCSTEAMY ERICCARTMAN
Affiant Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitAttestingtotheDeathofaPerson

JOINTAFFIDAVIT
We,McSteamyandEricCartman,bothFilipinos,oflegalages,andresidentsofNo.1Rockwell
Drive, Rockwell Center, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City and No. 2 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center,
BarangayPoblacion,MakatiCity,respectively,havingbeendulysworninaccordancewithlaw,hereby
deposeandstate:
1. That we are Barangay Officials of the aforementioned Barangay being the

barangaychairmanandbarangaytanod,respectively;
2. That we know the person of Maria Clara because she was a resident of the
aforementionedBarangayofwhichweareofficials;
3. ThatweknowforafactsaidMariaClaradiedonApril12,2009atPowerplant
Mall,RockwellCenter,BarangayPoblacion,MakatiCityduetoheartattack;and
4. That we are executing this affidavit to attest to the truthfulness of the fact of
death of the person of Maria Clara and for whatever legal purposes that this
statementmayserve.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,wehavehereuntosetourhandsthis12thdayofApril2009,intheCityof
Makati,MetroManila,Philippines.


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Affiant Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofDoctortoEstablishtheBirthofaPersonforLateRegistrationwith
theCivilRegistrar


AFFIDAVIT
I,Dr.EricCartman,Filipino,oflegalage,single,andaresidentofNo.1RockwellDrive,Rockwell
Center, Makati City, Philippines, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and
state:

1. That I am a dulylicensed medical doctor, practicing at the Makati Medical
Center with Professional License No. 122333 issued on January 1, 2009 at
Manila;
2. That on or about 12:00 noon of February 1, 2009, I personally attended to a
patient named Maria Clara in giving birth by normal delivery to a baby girl
whomtheynamedasMaraClara;and
3. ThatIexecutethisAffidavittoattesttothetruthoftheforegoingfactsandfor
anyotherlegalpurposethatthisAffidavitmayserve.

INWITNESSWHEREOF,Ihavehereuntosetmyhandthis12thdayofApril2009atMakatiCity,
MetroManila,Philippines.

ERICCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofIllegitimacyofaChild


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AFFIDAVITOFILLEGITIMACY
I, Maria Clara, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of No. 1 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell
Center, Makati City, Philippines, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and
state:
1. ThatIamthemotherofMaraClarawhowasbornonFebruary1,2009atthe
MakatiMedicalCenter,MakatiCity,MetroManila,Philippines;
2. That as appearing in the records of Office of the Civil Registrar of the City of
Makati, Philippines, the father of the said child is Eric Cartman, who is an
Americancitizen.ThesameiscertifiedbytheattachedCertificateofLiveBirth
ofthesaidchild;
3. That I hereby affirm and attest to the truth of the fact that the father of the
abovementionedchildisindeedEricCartman;
4. ThatIalsodeclarethatunderthelawsofthePhilippinesoroftheUnitedStates
ofAmerica,IandEricCartmanwerenotincapacitatedtomarryeachotherat
thetimeoftheconceptionorbirthofthesaidchild,norareweincapacitated
tomarryeachothernoworinthefuture;and
5. ThatIamexecutingthisaffidavittoattesttothetruthoftheforegoingfacts.

MARIACLARA
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofLateRegistrationofMarriageContract


JOINTAFFIDAVIT
We,McSteamyandEricCartman,bothFilipinos,oflegalages,bothsingle,andresidentsofNo.
1RockwellDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCityandNo.2RockwellDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCity,
respectively,havingbeendulysworninaccordancewithlaw,herebydeposeandstate:

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1. That we know the person of Mara Clara as the same has been a close
acquaintanceforalongperiodoftime;
2. ThatweknowforafactthatMaraClaraandJuandeDioswerelawfullyjoined
together on April 1, 2009 in a marriage ceremony solemnized by Rev. Fr.
JoaquinG.Bernas,SJ;
3. That we are likewise aware that the date of marriage appearing in the
Certificate of Live Birth issued for their child, March 28, 2009, is not the true
andcorrectoneastheyhavenotyettakeneachotherashusbandandwifeat
thetimeofhisbirth;
4. That it was discovered but recently when Mara Clara requested for a copy of
theirMarriageContractfromtheCivilRegistrarthatthesaiddocumenthasnot
yet been registered probably through oversight and so the said Marriage
ContractwasonlyregisteredlastApril10,2009;and
5. As such, we execute this Affidavit to certify or attest to the truth of the
foregoingfactsandforwhateveranyandalllegalpurposesthatthisAffidavit
mayserve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this 12th day of April 2009at Makati City, Metro
Manila,Philippines.

Affiant Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofLegitimationofaChild


JOINTAFFIDAVITOFLEGITIMATION
We,EricCartmanandMariaClaraCartman,bothFilipinos,oflegalages,spouses,andresidents
ofNo.1RockwellDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCity,havingbeendulysworninaccordancewithlaw,
herebydeposeandstate:

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1. ThatwehavebeenlegallymarriedtoeachotheronApril1,2009atawedding
ceremonysolemnizedbyRev.Fr.JoaquinG.Bernas,SJ.Acopyofourmarriage
certificateisattachedheretoandmadeanintegralpartofthisaffidavit;
2. Thatpriortoourmarriageandoutsideofwedlock,achild,namedMaraClara,
wasconceivedandbornonMarch28,2009atMakatiCity;
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,
particularlyArticle177oftheFamilyCode;and
4. Thatweexecutethisaffidavittodeclarethetruthoftheforegoingfacts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 12th day of April 2009 at Makati
City,MetroManila,Philippines.

MARIACLARACARTMAN ERICCARTMAN
Affiant Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofSupplementalReportfortheOfficeoftheCivil
Registrar


AFFIDAVITOFSUPPLEMENTALREPORT
I, Pedro Cartman, Filipino, of legal age, single, and resident of No. 1 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell
Center,MakatiCity,havingbeendulysworninaccordancewithlaw,herebydeposeandstate:
1. ThatIwasbornonApril1,1985atMakatiCitytospousesMariaClaraCartman
andEarlCartman;
2. ThatsinceIwasyoung,Ihavealwaysbeenknownandcalledbythefirstname
"PEDRO" and that it is the same first name that I have been using in all my
documentsandidentificationpapers;
3. However, it appears from the records of the Office of the Civil Registrar of
MakatiCitythatIwasregisteredthereinwithoutagivenfirstname;

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4. ThatitismydesiretoberegisteredwiththesaidOfficeoftheCivilRegistrarof
MakatiCitywiththefirstname"PEDRO";
5. That the failure to state my first name was purely the inadvertence of my
parentswhofailedtodosobecauseoftheiruncertaintyatfirstastowhatname
wouldbegivenmeatthetimeoftheregistrationofthefactsofmybirthwith
thesaidoffice;and
6. Assuch,IexecutethisAffidavittocertifyorattesttothetruthoftheforegoing
factsandforwhateverlegalpurposethatthisAffidavitmayserve.

PEDROCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitinSupportofRecklessImprudence
ComplaintforDamagetoVehicle


AFFIDAVIT
1. ThatIamadulylicenseddriverwithDriver'sLicenseNo.1223333,whichisvalid
untiltheyear2011andthatIusuallydriveavehicleinbringingmysontoschool
atAteneodeManilaUniversityinLoyolaHeights,QuezonCity,whichvehicleis
specifically described as a Mercedes Benz Kompressor with Motor No. 12222,
ChassisNo.12222andwithPlateNo.XXX123issuedbytheLandTransportation
Office of the City of Makati and is registered in my name, with Certificate of
Registration No. 122222 issued on April 1, 2009 and with MVMRR No. 122223
datedMarch11,2009;

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2. ThatonApril10,2009ataroundtwooclockintheafternoon,whenIbrought
my son to school and when the said vehicle was parked at the Grade School
parking lot of the school, another vehicle, identified as a Ford Expedition with
PlateNo.XXX124andredincolor,stoppedinfrontofmyvehicletoalsobring
anastudenttoschool;
3. ThatafterthestudentwhoalightedfromthesaidFordExpeditionhadentered
the school gate, the driver of the said Ford Expedition, recklessly and
impudently,triedtomakeaUTurnandhit/bumpedmyvehicleandthatwhenI
instantaneously blew my horn, the driver of the said Ford Expedition quickly
accelerated and feloniously fled away in the direction going to Katipunan
Avenue;
4. Thatasaresultoftheincident,theMercedesBenzthatIwasdrivingsustained
damageinitsbumper;
5. Thatthesaidincidentwaswitnessedbymanypersons,mostofwhomarealso
parentsofstudentswhowerelikewisebringingtheirchildrentoschool,andhas
beendulydocumentedintheBlotteroftheTrafficDivisionofQuezonCity;
6. ThatuponinquirywiththeSecurityOfficeoftheschool,itwasdiscoveredthat
the said Ford Expedition has been issued a Car Pass by the school upon
applicationofacertainIanCruz,aGrade7studentoftheschool,withresidence
atNo.25DorothySt.,LoyolaHeights,QuezonCity;and
7. ThatIamexecutingthisAffidavittoattesttothetruthoftheforegoingandin
support of charges for "RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE" against the driver of the said
FordExpeditionorforwhateverotheractionthatmaybefiledagainstthedriver
and/orregisteredownerofthesaidvehicleandinsupportofclaimsagainstthe
insurerfortherepairofthedamagecausedtothevehicleIwasdriving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of April 2009 in Makati City,
PEDROCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofDenialofCriminalCases


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AFFIDAVIT
1. That I am NOT the same person as one Pedro Cartman a.k.a. Pedro Penduko
whowaschargedunderCriminalCaseNo.12333beforetheRegionalTrialCourt
ofMakatiCityforthecrimeofRape;
2. That I have never been the subject of any criminal complaint, charge or
proceedingbeforeanyprosecutororcourt;and
3. As such, I am executing this Affidavit to certify or attest to the truth of the
foregoingfactsandforpurposeofdenyingthatIamthePedroCartmanwhois
thesubjectoftheaforementionedcaseandforwhateverlegalpurposethatthis
Affidavitmayserve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 12th day of April 2009, in Makati City, Metro
Manila,Philippines.
PEDROCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofDamagetoWarehouseBuildingbyFire
forFireInsuranceClaim


AFFIDAVIT
I, Earl Cartman, Filipino, of legal age, single, and resident of No. 1 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell
1. ThatIamtheManagerofColgatePalmolive,adomesticcorporationengagedin
thedistributionofavarietyofcommercialproducts;
2. ThatthesaidcompanymaintainsawarehouseforitsproductsatJ.P.RizalSt.,
Poblacion,MakatiCity,MetroManila,Philippines;

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3. ThatsometimeonApril1,2009ataroundteno'clockintheevening,abigfire
brokeoutinthesaidwarehousewhichcauseddamageonitsmainwarehouse,
anddestroyed/damaged/spoiledmanyoftheassortedstocksandmerchandise
storedinthesaidwarehouse;
4. Thatthesaidfirewascontrolledandputoffonlyabouttenhourslaterbythe
effortsofthedifferentfirebrigadeswhichrespondedtoourcallforassistance;
and
5. ThatIamexecutingthisAffidavittoattesttothetruthoftheforegoingandin
support of the company's claim on the fire/building insurance of the said
warehouse/building.
Manila,Philippines.
EARLCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofDeathDuetoVehicleAccidentforInsuranceClaim


AFFIDAVIT
I,EarlCartman,Filipino,oflegalage,widower,andresidentofNo.1RockwellDrive,Rockwell

1. ThatIamthewidowerofMariaClaraCartman;
2. That my wife died on April 1, 2009 because of head injuries sustained in a
vehicularaccidentaspertheresultsoftheautopsyconductedbyDr.VickiBelo;
3. ThatperinvestigationoftheMakatiPoliceStation,mywifediedasaresultofa
vehicularaccidentatRockwellDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCity.Whenshewas
driving,shewasbumped/hitbyatruckcomingfromtheoppositedirection;
4. That my wife was a duly licensed driver at the time of the incident and was
carryingDriver'sLicenseNo.12333andwasridingonaBMW,whiteincolorand
withPlateNo.XYH123ownedbymewithCertificateofRegistrationNo.12333;
and

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5. ThatIamexecutingthisaffidavittoattesttothetruthoftheforegoingandfor
whateverlegalpurposesthatthisstatementmayserve.
Manila,Philippines.

EARLCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofLoss(ATMcardsandDriversLicense)


AFFIDAVITOFLOSS
1. That I am an employee of GMA Network, Inc. at Makati City, Metro Manila,

Philippinesandatthesametimeadulylicenseddriver;
2. ThatonApril1,2009ataroundsevenoclockintheevening,whileIwasatthe
busstationatCubao,IlostmywalletwhichIusuallyplaceinmybackpocket;
3. That inside the said wallet are my Driver's License and ATM Card issued by
MalayanBank,KamuningBranch;
4. ThatdespitediligentsearchandeffortstolocatethesaidwalletandmyDriver's
License and my ATM Card, I could not find them such that I now believe that
theyarenowlostbeyondrecovery;
5. That my Driver's License has not been confiscated by the LTO, Police or other
TrafficEnforcersforanytrafficviolation;and
6. 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
LicenseandanewATMCard,inlieuoftheonesthatwerelost.
Manila,Philippines.

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EARLCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofLoss(Passport)


AFFIDAVITOFLOSS
1. ThatonApril1,2009,IwasissuedaPhilippinePassportbytheDepartmentof
ForeignAffairsinManila;
2. ThatrecentlyIhadtriedtolookforthesaidpassportbutthesamecouldnotbe
found;
3. Thatdespitediligentsearchandeffortstolocatethesaidpassport,Icouldnot
findthesamesuchthatInowbelievethatitisnowlostbeyondrecovery;and
4. As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the
foregoingandtosupporttheapplicationfortheissuanceofnewoneinlieuof
theonewhichwaslost.

Manila,Philippines.

EARLCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

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SAMPLE:MarineProtest(AnAffidavitundertheCodeofCommerce)

ProvinceofSulu)S.S.
MunicipalityofJolo)
MARINEPROTEST

Name:MarvinLee Age:50 CivilStatus:Married
Address:No.6NaranghitaSt.,Project2,QuezonCity,MetroManila,Philippines
Position:ShipCaptain Type/Cargo/Burden:TunaMeat(goods)
HomePort:Manila
RegistryNumber:123333332323232
GrossTons:20.5 NetTons:15.8
Afterbeingdulysworntoinaccordancewithlaw,doherebydeclareandstateon
protest:

1. That on (continue with the facts and circumstances that transpired in
theincident);
2. ThatI,asMaster,(Indicatewhatactionsthemasterinitiated);
3. ThatIasMaster(Indicatetherespondentsandtheiraddressifany);
4. Thattheprevailingweatheratthetimewasasfollows:
GeneralDescription:____________________________
WindDirection:_______Velocity:____Kits:_________
HeightofSeas:_________Feet:____________
Tide:__________________Flood____________
Visibility:___________________________
OtherRemarks:_____________________
5. Thattheincidentresultedinjuriesto___________________personsanddeath
to_____________persons,whosenamesarelistedinExhibit"A"ofthis
PROTEST
6. 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"ofthisPROTEST:
7. Thatmyorganization/shippingcompanyisasfollows:

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Company:___________________________
Address:__________________________
Telephone(s):_______________________
Fax:_____________________________
8. Thatfurther/additionalinformation/dataisappendedheretoasExhibit"1"of
thisPROTEST.

MARVINLEE
ShipCaptain
(JURAT)
NOTE:WhenSUMMARYOFCASESWHEREPROTESTISREQUIRED
(cf.CodeofCommerce)
1. Under612,whenthevesselmakesanarrivalunderstress
2. Under612,624and843,wherethevesselisshipwrecked
3. Under624,wherethevesselhasgonethroughahurricaneorwhenthecaptainbelievesthatthe
cargohassuffereddamagesoraverages
4. Under835,incaseofmaritimecollisions

SAMPLE:JudicialAffidavit
(AsanattachmenttoaPetitionforWritofAmparoandHabeasCorpus)

QuezonCity,MetroManila)S.S.

AFFIDAVIT
I,VicentedeRamos,Filipinocitizen,oflegalage,marriedtoAngelinadeRamosandaresidentof
123 Cotabato Street, New Manila, Quezon City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law,
herebydeposeandsay:
Q:Whatisyourname?

A:IamVicentedeRamos.
Q:Wheredoyoulive?
A:Iliveat123CotabatoStreet,NewManila,QuezonCity.
Q:AreyourelatedtoDanielledeRamos?

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A:Yes.
Q:Howareyourelatedtoher?
A:Sheismydaughter.
Q:Wheredoesyourdaughterlive?
A:Sheliveswithme.
Q:Whatisthenatureofworkofyourdaughter?
A:She is actively an officer of the Human Rights Organization, an organization engaged in

advocatinghumanrights.

Q:WhereistheHumanRightsOrganizationlocated?
A:ItislocatedinUnit201SieteRemediosTower,NewManila,QuezonCity.
Q:Howdoesyourdaughtergotowork?
A:Shebringsherowncartowork.Onseldomoccasions,especiallywhenshecannotuseher
owncar,Ibringhertowork.
Q: Thank you Mr. de Ramos. Lets focus on the date of your daughters alleged forced
disappearance.Doyourememberthehappeningson5September2008?
A:Yes.
Q:On5September2008,whendidyoulastseeandtalkedtoyourdaughter?
A:Ilastsawherduringbreakfast,beforeweheadedtoourrespectiveworkplaces.
Q:Didyoubringyourdaughtertoworkthatday?
A:No,shedroveherselftowork.
Q:Howareyousurethatyourdaughterwasabletogotoworkthatday?
A:Shecalledmeupandtoldmethatshehasalreadyarrivedatheroffice.
Q:Letusfastforwardtotheeveningofthesamedate.Canyounarrateyourdaughtersregular
practicewhenshegoeshomefromwork?
A:Sheregularlycallsmeorsendsmeatextmessage,informingmethatsheisonherwayhome.

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Q:Ontheeveningof5September2008,didshecontactyou?
A:Yes,shedid.
Q:Whattimedidshecontactyouthatnight?
A:Ireceivedatextmessageataround8:00pm.Shesaidthatshewasonherwayhomefrom
work.
Q:Didshearrivehomethatnight?
A:Shedidnot.
Q:Whatdidyoudowhenshedidnotgohomeaftershecontactedyou?
A:Iwaitedforafewhoursforhertogohome.Itriedtocontactherbutshewasnotanswering
herphone.Ireallygotworried.Idecidedtodrivedowntoherofficetoseeifshewasthere.
Q:Whenyouarrivedatheroffice,whathappened?
A:Isawhercarwasstillparkedintheparkinglot.Iapproachedthesecurityguardondutyto
inquireaboutthewhereaboutsofmydaughter.
Q:Doyouknowthenameofthissecurityguard?
A:Yes,heisChristopherNepomucenoandwastheoneondutythatnight.
Q:Whatdidthesecurityguardtellyou?
A: He told me that my daughter was on her way to her car when a van blocked her way and
threelargebuiltmencamedownthevanandtookforciblymydaughterinside.Themenhad
holsteredpistonsandonewaswearingfatiguepants.Aftertakingmydaughter,thevanswiftly
droveaway.Mydaughterdroppedherthingsontheparkinglot.
Q:Whatdidyoudonextaftertheguardtoldyouthatyourdaughterwasabducted?
A: I immediately contacted the authorities and asked them for help but Christopher
Nepomuceno previously have reported the matter to them right after the abduction of my
daughter.
Q:Weretheyabletohelpyoulocateyourdaughter?
A:Nobutitwasfoundoutthatadaybeforethedateofherdisappearance,menwhoidentified
themselvesasISAFPagentshadaskedaboutmydaughterandhasbeennoticedtohavebeen
conductingactivitiesinherofficepremisesforweeks.
Q:WhydoyouthinkISAFPagentswouldbeaskingaboutyourdaughter?

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A:Mydaughterhasrecentlytoldmethatshewascurrentlyworkingonaninvestigativeproject
oncertainofficialsoftheArmedForcesofthePhilippinesandtheISAFPonallegedcorruption
andabusivepractices.
Q:Anotherthing,justtomakeitclear.Didyouhaveanyaltercationwithyourdaughterlast5
September 2008 or days before that might have caused her to run away or just spend time
somewhereelse?
A:No.MydaughterandIdidn'thaveanyaltercation.Andknowingmydaughterspersonality
and being close to her, she is not the type to run away or go somewhere without
communicatingwithherfamilyorfriends.
Q:Hasyourdaughtercontactedyouoranymembersofyourimmediatefamilyeversinceher
forcedabduction?
A:No.
Q: Since her disappearance, and after searching the usual places she visits, were you able to
locateherwhereabouts?
A:No.
FurtherAffiantsayethnone.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 12th day of April 2009, in Quezon City, Metro
Manila,Philippines.

VICENTEDERAMOS
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofOwnershipofPersonalPropertiesforContractofPledge


AFFIDAVITOFOWNERSHIP

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herebydeposeandsay:
1. ThatIamthetrueandabsoluteownerofthefollowingpersonalproperties,to
wit:
2 PiecesofGoldRingswith18karatDiamondStones
4PiecesofPlatinumBracelets
2. ThatIintendtodeliverthesaidpersonalpropertiesasacollateraltosecurethe
loanthatIamapplyingforfromBancoFilipinoOngpinBranch;
3. ThatIherebywarranttitleandownershipovertheabovementionedpersonal
propertiesandIwilldefendthepossessionofthePledgefromeviction;and
4. 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
otherlegalpurposesthatthisAffidavitcouldserve.

Manila,Philippines.

VICENTEDERAMOS
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AdverseClaimforDeedofConditionalSale


AFFIDAVITOFADVERSECLAIM
herebydeposeandsay:

1. On April 1, 2009, I have entered into a Deed of Conditional Sale which was
acknowledged on the same date before Notary Public Roderick Paulate of

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MakatiCityandenteredinhisNotarialRegisterasDoc.No.1;PageNo.1;Book
No.1,Seriesof2009.AcopyofthesaidDeedisheretoattachedandmadean
integralpartofthisAffidavit;
2. ThatinthesaidDeedofConditionalSale,IwastheVENDEEofacertainparcelof
land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T8911, more particularly
describedasfollows:
TransferCertificateofTitleNo.T8911
A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 45 of the consolidationsubdivision plan

(LRC)Pcs4111,beingaportionoftheconsolidationofLots4and7,
Psu112287 Amd., LRC (GLRO) Rec. No. N17511), situated in the
Dist. Of Concepcion, City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Island of Luzon.
BoundedontheNE.,points3to6,byLot95;ontheS.,points6to1
byLot40;ontheSW.,points1to2,byLot41;andontheN.,points
2to3byLot45,alloftheconsolidationsubdivisionplan.Beginning
atapointmarked"1"onplan,beingN.51deg.36'E.,1321.76m.
from B.L.L.M. No.1, Sta. Rosa, Laguna xxx containing an area of
2,000 square meters, more or less (a copy of which title is hereto
attachedasAnnex"A")
3. That,becauseIstillhaveabalanceonthepurchasepriceintheamountofONE
MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) which is payable within TWO YEARS from the
dateofsigningthereof,itwasstipulatedintheaforementionedDeedthattitle
and ownership over the subject property will only be transferred upon full
paymentofthesame;
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
RegisterofDeedsofSta.Rosa,Laguna;
5. However,sincethesaidDeedofConditionalSalepersecouldnotbeannotated
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
allegationsandinsupportofmyrequestfortheannotationofanadverseclaim
overtheparceloflandcoveredbytheTransferCertificateofTitleNo.T8911.

Manila,Philippines.

VICENTEDERAMOS
Affiant

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(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitforCancellationofEntriesintheTCT

AFFIDAVIT

herebydeposeandsay:
1. That I am the true and registered owner of a certain parcel of land which is
covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.T8911, more particularly described
asfollows:

(LRC)Pcs4111,beingaportionoftheconsolidationofLots4and7,
Psu112287 Amd., LRC (GLRO) Rec. No. N17511), situated in the
Dist. Of Concepcion, City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Island of Luzon.
BoundedontheNE.,points3to6,byLot95;ontheS.,points6to1
byLot40;ontheSW.,points1to2,byLot41;andontheN.,points
2to3byLot45,alloftheconsolidationsubdivisionplan.Beginning
atapointmarked"1"onplan,beingN.51deg.36'E.,1321.76m.
from B.L.L.M. No.1, Sta. Rosa, Laguna xxx containing an area of
2,000 square meters, more or less (a copy of which title is hereto
attachedasAnnex"A")
2. That annotated on said Transfer Certificate of Title No. 8911 is a notice of lis
pendensdatedMarch18,2008;
3. Thattheeffectivityandefficacyofsaidentrieshavesinceexpiredasshownby
the dates thereon and/or were correspondingly superseded by other entries
whicharealsobeingcausedtobecancelledinviewofthefactthatthepartyto
saidannotationhasregisterednooppositiontoitscancellation;and
4. ThatIamexecutingthisaffidavitpurposelyrequestingtheRegisterofDeedsto
cause the cancellation of the abovementioned entries in the aforementioned
TransferCertificateofTitle.

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Manila,Philippines.

VICENTEDERAMOS
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofConsolidationofOwnership

AFFIDAVITOFCONSOLIDATIONOFOWNERSHIP
herebydeposeandsay:

1. ThatinthepublicauctionsaleconductedbytheCitySheriffofQuezonCity
on April 1, 2008 pursuant to the provisions of Act 3135 as amended, the
undersignedAffiantbecamethepurchaserofacertainforeclosedproperty
withallitsimprovements,moreparticularlydescribedasfollows:

(LRC)Pcs4111,beingaportionoftheconsolidationofLots4and
7, Psu112287 Amd., LRC (GLRO) Rec. No. N17511), situated in
theDist.OfConcepcion,CityofSta.Rosa,Laguna,IslandofLuzon.
BoundedontheNE.,points3to6,byLot95;ontheS.,points6to
1byLot40;ontheSW.,points1to2,byLot41;andontheN.,
points 2 to 3 by Lot 45, all of the consolidationsubdivision plan.
Beginningatapointmarked"1"onplan,beingN.51deg.36'E.,
1321.76 m. from B.L.L.M. No.1, Sta. Rosa, Laguna xxx containing
anareaof2,000squaremeters,moreorless(acopyofwhichtitle
isheretoattachedasAnnex"A")

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2. That the said Sheriff sold the abovedescribed property with all the
improvements and buildings thereon to the undersigned Affiant as the
highest bidder for the sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00),
PhilippineCurrency;
3. ThataCertificateofSaleatPublicAuctionwasissuedbythesaidSheriffin
favoroftheundersignedAffiantandthesamewasdulyregisteredwiththe
officeoftheRegistryofDeedsofQuezonCityonApril10,2008asEntryNo.
123ontheaforementionedtitle;and
4. Thattheone(1)yearperiodforredemptionhasalreadyexpiredwithoutthe
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
Affiantisproperandinaccordancewithlaw.
WHEREFORE, by failure of the Mortgagor to redeem the said property, I am executing this
Affidavitforthepurposeofconsolidatingtitleandownershipovertheabovedescribedpropertywithall
improvements and buildings thereon, as provided for by law, and I hereby request the Office of the
RegisterofDeedstoregisterthesameandissueanewtitleinthenameoftheundersignedAffiant.

Manila,Philippines.

VICENTEDERAMOS
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofDeclarationofOwnershipofRealProperty

MakatiCity,MetroManila)S.S.
DECLARATIONOFOWNERSHIP

I, EARL CARTMAN, of legal age, Filipino, single, Manager of ABC Corporation, after having been
dulysworntoinaccordancewithlaw,herebydeposeandstate:

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1. That the said Corporation is the owner of certain parcel of land, more
particularlydescribedasfollows:


(LRC)Pcs4111,beingaportionoftheconsolidationofLots4and
7, Psu112287 Amd., LRC (GLRO) Rec. No. N17511), situated in
theDist.OfConcepcion,CityofSta.Rosa,Laguna,IslandofLuzon.
BoundedontheNE.,points3to6,byLot95;ontheS.,points6to
1byLot40;ontheSW.,points1to2,byLot41;andontheN.,
points 2 to 3 by Lot 45, all of the consolidationsubdivision plan.
Beginningatapointmarked"1"onplan,beingN.51deg.36'E.,
1321.76 m. from B.L.L.M. No.1, Sta. Rosa, Laguna xxx containing
anareaof2,000squaremeters,moreorless(acopyofwhichtitle
isheretoattachedasAnnex"A")

2. That the said aforementioned Transfer Certificate of Title over said property
includes and contains all the permanent improvements and buildings located
andsituatedthereon;and
3. ThatIexecutethisAffidavittoattestanddeclarethetruthoftheforegoingfacts
andforwhateverlegalpurposesthatthisAffidavitmayserve.
Manila,Philippines.

EARLCARTMAN
Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:AffidavitofConsentandSupportforTravelofaMinor

MakatiCity,MetroManila)S.S.
JOINTAFFIDAVITOFSUPPORT

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We, Maria Clara Cartmanand Eric Cartman, both Filipinos, of legal ages, and both residents of
No. 1 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City, with Residential Telephone No. (632) 912332 and
with Tax Identification Nos. (T.I.N.) 12345 and 67890, respectively, after having been duly sworn in
accordancewithlaw,herebydeposeandstate:

1. ThatwearetheparentsofMaraClaraCartmanwhoisoflegalageandacitizen
oftheRepublicofthePhilippinesandaholderofvalidPhilippinePassportwith
No.123456andwhoisgoingforatripabroadspecificallytotheUnitedStates
this20thdayofApril2009;
2. That we are giving our full consent to our said daughter to travel abroad or
specificallytotheUnitedStates;
3. That for this purpose, we have sufficient and adequate financial capacity to
supportanddefraythesaidtravelanddoherebyundertaketofinancehertrip
abroad from the application fees, airline tickets, board and lodging, pocket
money and such other expenses that she may incur so that she would neither
beaburdentothestatenorattheirplaceofdestinationatanytimeduringher
tripabroad;
4. That there is no criminal case pending in court against her nor has she been
chargedofsubversion,rebellion,insurrectionoranycrimeoroffenseinvolving
moralturpitudeinanycourtofthePhilippines;and
5. That we are executing this affidavit to declare the truth of the foregoing facts
andforwhateverlegalpurposeitmayserve.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands this 12th day of April 2009at Makati City, Metro
Manila,Philippines.

MARIACLARACARTMAN EARLCARTMAN
Affiant Affiant

(JURAT)

SAMPLE:BulkSalesAffidavit

BULKSALESAFFIDAVIT

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Note:ABulkSalesAffidavitisnotanagreement/contract,butisneededwhenacorporationsellsallor
substantiallyallofitsassets.
MAKATICITY )S.S.
BULKSALESAFFIDAVIT
KNOWALLMENBYTHESEPRESENTS:
The undersigned individual, residing at 234 Rockwell Drive, Makati City, after being duly
sworn,deposes:
1.IamthePresidentoftheCorporationknownasSANTOREALTYINC.hereinafterreferredto
as the "Corporation" and I am the person who executed the attached bill of sale on behalf of the
Company.
2.TheCorporationisthesoleownerofthepropertydescribedintheattachedbillofsaleand
hasfullrighttosellandtransferthepropertyinvolved.
3.Allofthepropertydescribedintheattachedbillofsaleisfreeandclearofallobligations
andencumbrances.
4.Therearenoexistingcourtjudgments,noranyliens,replevin,attachmentsorexecutions,
nor any petition in bankruptcy, nor has any arrangement proceeding been filed by or against the
Corporation.Inaddition,theCorporationhasnottakenadvantageofanylawrelatingtoinsolvency.
ThisaffidavitismadetoinducethePurchasertoacceptthetransferofthegoodsdescribedin
theattachedinvoice.ItisalsotoassurecompliancewiththebulktransferprovisionsoftheActNo.3952
or The Bulk Sales Law to assure the Purchaser that there are no creditors of the Company who are
entitledtothestatutorynoticeofsale.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,Ihavehereuntosetmyhandthis04thdayofJanuary2009attheCityof
Makati,Philippines.
_____________________________
JonathanFrancisNepomuceno
President
SANTOREALTYINC.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 04th day of January 2009 at the City of Makati,
PhilippinesaffiantexhibitinghisPassportwithnumberSSO1234567issuedon01October2008atthe
CityofManila,Philippines.

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NOTARYPUBLIC
Doc.No.______;
PageNo.______;
BookNo.______;
Seriesof2______

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CHAPTER 3: CONTRACTS AND DEEDS
CONTRACT
Acontractisameetingofmindsbetweentwopersonswherebyoneagreestogivesomethingor
rendersomeservicetoanotherforaconsideration.(Article1318,CivilCode)
ELEMENTSOFACONTRACT
There is no contract unless the following requisites concur: (1) consent of the contracting
parties; (2) an object certain which is the subject of the contract; and (3) the cause of the
obligationwhichisestablished.(ABSCBNBroadcastingCorp.v.CourtofAppeals,301SCRA572)
UNILATERALDEED/CONTRACT(APPLICABLETOSALES)
Vendeeassumesnoobligation.
Noneedforthevendeeortheotherpartytosignthedeed/contractorforanacknowledgment
thereof.
BILATERALDEED/CONTRACT(APPLICABLETOSALES)
Vendeeisobligedtodosomething.
Vendeeortheotherpartymustsignboththedeedandtheacknowledgment.
OPERATIVEWORDSTOREMEMBER
DeedofSale:SELL,TRANSFERANDCONVEY(Incaseofsaleunderpactoderetro,statesucha
factwiththeoperativewordsREPURCHASEANDRESELL.)
DeedofAssignment:ASSIGN,TRANSFERANDCONVEY
DeedofExchange:CEDE,TRANSFERANDCONVEY
DeedofDonation:forandinconsiderationofloveandaffection
PowerofAttorney:name,constituteandappoint,HEREBYGIVINGANDGRANTING
CardinalRulesinDraftingContractsasLegalDocuments7
Rule1
Theusualcommencementofacontractshouldbe:

ThisAgreementorAnAgreementorArticlesofAgreement

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SanBedaCollegeofLawReviewer2008,citingGuevara,15thRevisedEdition.

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AlthoughitisbettertostatetheparticularkindofcontractoragreementtobedraftedsuchasThis
Mortgage,ThisContractofSale,ThisContractofLease
Rule2
TheFULLNAMESoftheparties,theircapacity,civilstatus,andtheirresidences,shouldcomenext.
Thelogicalorderinwhichthepartiesaretobenamedinthedocumentmustbeobserved.

Example:
DeedofConveyance:
Nameofseller,mortgagor,orgrantormustfirstbestated

EmploymentContract:
Nameofemployerusuallycomesfirst
Rule3
The principal or operational clauses of the document should be stated in separate, numbered
paragraphs.Thepurposeistofacilitatereadyreferencethereto
Rule4
Verbosityshouldbeavoided.
Rule5
Specific or technical terms, which have special meanings in the document, should be especially
defined.
Rule6
Namesofpartiesshouldberepeated.TheuseofPRONOUNSwouldgiverisetoAMBIGUITY.
Rule7
The document must be NEAT, FREE FROM ERASURES, INTERLINEATIONS, or SUSPICIONS OF
ALTERATIONS.

Rule8
Aclausemaybeinsertedattheendofanagreementthat:

Thiscontractshallextendandbebindinguponthepartiesthereto,theirexecutors,administrators,
andassigns

Rule9
TheplaceanddateofexecutionofthedocumentusuallycomeLAST,andmaybestatedthus:

SignedintheCityofManila,Philippines,this dayof ,20 .

ImportantRequirementsforSpecificDeeds/Contracts
DEEDOFSALE

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Thepropertymustbestatedinitsparticularity(re:technicaldescription)
CHATTELMORTAGE
Itmustincludeanaffidavitofgoodfaith.
SALEUNDERTHEBULKSALESLAW
Itmustincludeanaffidavitofvendorstatingthatatthetimeofsale,hehadnocreditors,orif
there was creditor/s, copy of notice to them regarding the sale. (Sec. 3, Act. 3952, The Bulk
SalesLaw)SeeaffidavitforbulkssalesinChapter2forasampleform.
Whatshallbedeemedtobeasaleandtransferinbulk?
Asaleandtransferinbulkisanysale,transfer,mortgageorassignment:
1. Ofastockofgoods,wares,merchandise,provisions,ormaterialsotherwisethaninthe
ordinarycourseoftradeandtheregularprosecutionofthebusinessofthevendor,
mortgagor,transferor,orassignor,or
2. Ofall,orsubstantiallyall,ofthebusinessortradetheretoforeconductedbythevendor,
mortgagor,transferor,orassignor,or
3. Ofall,orsubstantiallyall,ofthefixturesandequipmentusedinandaboutthebusinessof
thevendor,mortgagor,transferor,orassignor.(Sec.2,BulkSalesLaw.)
Whataretheexceptionstothisrule?
ItwillnotbedeemedasaleandtransferinbulkincontemplationoftheBulkSalesLaw:
1. Ifsuchvendor,mortgagor,transferor,orassignorproducesanddeliversawrittenwaiverof
theprovisionsofthisActfromhiscreditorsasshownbyverifiedstatements(Sec.2,Bulk
SalesLaw),or
2. Ifsuchvendor,mortgagor,transferor,orassignorisanexecutor,administrator,receiver
assigneeininsolvency,orpublicofficer,actingunderjudicialprocess.(Sec.8,BulkSales
Law.)
BASICTEMPLATEOFACONTRACT/AGREEMENT

SAMPLE:BasicTemplateofaContract/Agreement

N.B.Thisisabasictemplate.Thesampleformspresentedaftermayvaryinform,butshouldcontainthe
sameessentialelementsparties,object,consideration,consent.TemplatesforParties1and2canbe
interchanged depending on the role of each party in the contract/agreement. Also, it is possible that

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bothpartiesarecorporations.Ifthisisthecase,applythetemplateofparty1forbothparties.Itisalso
possiblethattheyarebothnaturalpersons.Inthatcase,applythetemplateofparty2forbothparties.
[TITLEOFCONTRACT/AGREEMENT]

This [type of contract/agreement], made and entered into this [__] day of [Month], [Year] in
[Place],Philippines,byandbetween:

[Name of Corporation] a corporation duly organized and existing under
Philippinelawwithofficesat[PostalAddress]hereinaftercollectivelyreferredtoasthe
[Indicatealabelforparty1foreasyidentification,exampleVENDOR]representedby
its[RepresentativesPosition],[RepresentativesName];

=and=

[FullName],[Nationality},oflegalage,[CivilStatus(ifmarried,indicatenameof
spouse;ifpropertyiscoowned,indicatethenameofbothspousestogetherunderFull
name, example: SPOUSES RALPH and ANGELA CLEANONE)], with postal address and
presentlyresidingat[PostalAddress]hereinafterreferredtoasthe[indicatealabelfor
party2foreasyidentification,exampleVENDEE];

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS [The WHEREAS clauses contain the object and consideration/s of the
contract/agreement];

THEREFORE[TheTHEREFOREclausecontainstheconsentofbothparties].

[TermsandConditionsoftheContract/Agreement]
[__]thdayof[Month],[Year]in[Place],Philippines.

[NameofCorporateRepresentative] [NameofParty2]
[NameofCorporation] [Label]
[Label]

WITHMARITALCONSENT:[WhenNecessary]

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[SpousesName]

SIGNEDINTHEPRESENCEOF:

[NameofWitness1] [NameofWitness2]
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
COMMONCONTRACTSANDDEEDS

SAMPLE:ContractofLease(RealProperty)

CONTRACTOFLEASE

ThisCONTRACTLEASE,madeandenteredinto,byandbetween
LoidaT.Garcia,oflegalage,Filipino,marriedandwithresidenceat21BRajahMatanda
St.Project4QuezonCity,Philippines,hereinafterreferredtoasLessor,

and
Fernando P. Zamora, of legal age, Filipino, married, and with residence at 161 Rosalia
Compound, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines, hereinafter referred to as the
Lessee.
WITNESSETH:
Whereas,theLessoristheregisteredownerofacertainpropertylocatedat256WhitePlains,
QuezonCity,PhilippineswithTCTNo.457291ofthePropertyofDeedsforQuezonCityandthebuilding
thereonbuilt;and

Whereas,theLessordesirestoletthesaidpropertyandtheLesseedesirestoleasethesame.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and consideration of the covenants and stipulations herein, the Lessor
agreestoleasesaidpropertytotheLesseeunderthefollowingtermsandconditions:
1. The term of the lease shall be for a period of five (5) years, beginning January 1,
2009andendingonJanuary1,2014,unlesssoonerterminatedashereinprovided.

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2. The Lessee agrees to pay monthly rentals of Forty Five Thousand (P45,000.00)
Pesos,payableinthefirstweekofthemonthattheLessorsresidence,subjectto
yearlyincreaseof5%startingthethirdyearofthelease.
3. The Lessee shall make an advance deposit equivalent to the rentals for three (3)
months,withoutinterest,whichshallanswerforanydamagetothehouseresulting
fromtheLesseesuseandoccupancythereoforfromanycausewhatsoeverbythe
members of his family, his household help and visitors; and if no such injury or
damage is caused, the same will be applied as rentals in the last three months of
occupancy.
4. Majorandminorrepairsofthehouse,whichtheLesseemaydesiretomake,shall
befortheaccountoftheLessee.
5. The Lessee shall insure the house against fire, in the amount of One Miliion Five
Hundred Thousand (P1,500,000.00) Pesos at his expense, with the Lessor as
beneficiary,duringtheperiodoftheLease.
6. Duringthelifetimeofthelease,theLesseeshallberesponsibleforthepaymentof
allutilitycharges,suchaselectricity,gas,water,telephone,garage,collectionfees
andgrasscuttingchargesandforotherservices.
7. TheLesseeshallnotsubleasethepremisesorassignthislease,withoutthewritten
consentoftheLessor.
8. The Lessee shall not paint, make any improvements, partitions without the prior
consentoftheLessor,andifthesamearemadetheyshallbefortheaccountofthe
Lessee and shall, at the end of the lease, become the property of the Lessor,
withoutanyrighttoseekreimbursementofthecoststhereof.
9. If any rental as stipulated, or any part thereof, at any time shall be in arrears or
unpaid,oriftheLesseeshallatanytimefailtoperformorcomplywithanyofthe
covenantsandconditionsherein,thenandinanysuchevent,thisContractofLease
shallautomaticallyterminate,andtheLesseeshallpeacefullysurrenderpossession
oftheleasedpremisestotheLessor,inthesameconditionaswhenhefirstentered
thepremises.
10. ThattheLesseeshallnotifytheLessoratleastthirty(30)daysinadvanceshouldthe
Lesseedecidetoabandontheleasedpremises;
11. Thatviolationofanyoftheabovetermsandconditionswillproduceipsofactothe
rescissionofthiscontractoflease.
12. FailureoftheLessortoinsistonanyprovisionsofthisleaseshallnotbeconstrued
as a waiver thereof. No waiver by the Lessor of any right herein provided and as
providedbylawshallbevalid,unlessmadeinwritinganddulysignedbytheLessor.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this contract of lease this 28th day of
December,2008,intheCityofQuezonCity,Philippines.
LOIDAT.GARCIA FERNANDOP.ZAMORA
Lessor Lessee
SignedinthePresenceof:
JUANG.DELACRUZ MARIOC.FELICIANO

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Sec. 51. Place and time of meetings of stockholders or members. Stockholders' or

members' meetings, whether regular or special, shall be held in the city or municipality
wheretheprincipalofficeofthecorporationislocated,andifpracticableintheprincipal
officeofthecorporation:Provided,ThatMetroManilashall,forpurposesofthissection,
beconsideredacityormunicipality.
Noticeofmeetingsshallbeinwriting,andthetimeandplacethereofstatedtherein.
All proceedings had and any business transacted at any meeting of the stockholders or
members, if within the powers or authority of the corporation, shall be valid even if the
meeting be improperly held or called, provided all the stockholders or members of the
corporationarepresentordulyrepresentedatthemeeting.(24and25)

*** *** ***

Sec. 53. Regular and special meetings of directors or trustees. Regular meetings of the
board of directors or trustees of every corporation shall be held monthly, unless the by
lawsprovideotherwise.
Special meetings of the board of directors or trustees may be held at any time upon the
callofthepresidentorasprovidedinthebylaws.
Meetings of directors or trustees of corporations may be held anywhere in or outside of
thePhilippines,unlessthebylawsprovideotherwise.Noticeofregularorspecialmeetings
statingthedate,timeandplaceofthemeetingmustbesenttoeverydirectorortrusteeat
least one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting, unless otherwise provided by the by
laws.Adirectorortrusteemaywaivethisrequirement,eitherexpresslyorimpliedly.(n)
FOURTH:Thatthetermforwhichsaidcorporationistoexistis................yearsfromandafterthedate
ofissuanceofthecertificateofincorporation;
Sec. 11. Corporate term. A corporation shall exist for a period not exceeding fifty
(50) years from the date of incorporation unless sooner dissolved or unless said
period is extended. The corporate term as originally stated in the articles of
incorporationmaybeextendedforperiodsnotexceedingfifty(50)yearsinanysingle
instance by an amendment of the articles of incorporation, in accordance with this
Code;Provided,Thatnoextensioncanbemadeearlierthanfive(5)yearspriortothe
originalorsubsequentexpirydate(s)unlesstherearejustifiablereasonsforanearlier
extensionasmaybedeterminedbytheSecuritiesandExchangeCommission.
FIFTH: That the names, nationalities and residences of the incorporators of the corporation are as
follows:
NAMENATIONALITYRESIDENCE
...............................................................................................................

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...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................

Sec. 10. Number and qualifications of incorporators. Any number of natural
personsnotlessthanfive(5)butnotmorethanfifteen(15),alloflegalageanda
majority of whom are residents of the Philippines, may form a private
corporation for any lawful purpose or purposes. Each of the incorporators of s
stock corporation must own or be a subscriber to at least one (1) share of the
capitalstockofthecorporation.
Sec.23.Theboardofdirectorsortrustees.UnlessotherwiseprovidedinthisCode,the
corporate powers of all corporations formed under this Code shall be exercised, all
business conducted and all property of such corporations controlled and held by the
board of directors or trustees to be elected from among the holders of stocks, or
wherethereisnostock,fromamongthemembersofthecorporation,whoshallhold
officeforone(1)yearuntiltheirsuccessorsareelectedandqualified.

Everydirectormustownatleastone(1)shareofthecapitalstockofthecorporationof
which he is a director, which share shall stand in his name on the books of the
corporation.Anydirectorwhoceasestobetheownerofatleastone(1)shareofthe
capital stock of the corporation of which he is a director shall thereby cease to be a
director. Trustees of nonstock corporations must be members thereof. a majority of
the directors or trustees of all corporations organized under this Code must be
residentsofthePhilippines.

SIXTH: That the number of directors or trustees of the corporation shall be .............; and the names,
nationalitiesandresidencesofthefirstdirectorsortrusteesofthecorporationareasfollows:
NAME NATIONALITYRESIDENCE
...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................

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...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
SEVENTH: That the authorized capital stock of the corporation is .................................................

(P......................) PESOS in lawful money of the Philippines, divided into ............... shares with the par
valueof...................................(P.......................)Pesospershare.
(Incaseallthesharearewithoutparvalue):
That the capital stock of the corporation is ........................... shares without par value. (In case some
shares have par value and some are without par value): That the capital stock of said corporation
consists of ........................ shares of which ....................... shares are of the par value of
.............................. (P.....................) PESOS each, and of which ................................ shares are without
parvalue.
Sec.14.Contentsofthearticlesofincorporation.Allcorporationsorganizedunderthis
codeshallfilewiththeSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionarticlesofincorporationin
anyoftheofficiallanguagesdulysignedandacknowledgedbyalloftheincorporators,
containing substantially the following matters, except as otherwise prescribed by this
Codeorbyspeciallaw:
*** *** ***

8.Ifitbeastockcorporation,theamountofitsauthorizedcapitalstockinlawful
moneyofthePhilippines,thenumberofsharesintowhichitisdivided,andincasethe
share are par value shares, the par value of each, the names, nationalities and
residencesoftheoriginalsubscribers,andtheamountsubscribedandpaidbyeachon
hissubscription,andifsomeorallofthesharesarewithoutparvalue,suchfactmustbe
stated;
*** *** ***

Sec. 12. Minimum capital stock required of stock corporations. Stock corporations
incorporated under this Code shall not be required to have any minimum authorized
capitalstockexceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedforbyspeciallaw,andsubjectto
theprovisionsofthefollowingsection.

EIGHTH:Thatatleasttwentyfive(25%)percentoftheauthorizedcapitalstockabovestatedhasbeen
subscribedasfollows:
NameofSubscriber Nationality NoofShares Amount

Subscribed Subscribed
.....................................................................................................

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.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
NINTH: That the abovenamed subscribers have paid at least twentyfive (25%) percent of the total
subscriptionasfollows:
NameofSubscriberAmountSubscribedTotalPaidIn
........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
(ModifyNos.8and9ifsharesarewithnoparvalue.Incasethecorporationisnonstock,Nos.7,8and9
oftheabovearticlesmaybemodifiedaccordingly,anditissufficientifthearticlesstatetheamountof
capital or money contributed or donated by specified persons, stating the names, nationalities and
residencesofthecontributorsordonorsandtherespectiveamountgivenbyeach.)
Sec.13.Amountofcapitalstocktobesubscribedandpaidforthepurposesofincorporation.
At least twentyfive percent (25%) of the authorized capital stock as stated in the articles of
incorporationmustbesubscribedatthetimeofincorporation,andatleasttwentyfive(25%)
percentofthetotalsubscriptionmustbepaiduponsubscription,thebalancetobepayableon
adateordatesfixedinthecontractofsubscriptionwithoutneedofcall,orintheabsenceofa
fixeddateordates,uponcallforpaymentbytheboardofdirectors:Provided,however,Thatin
nocaseshallthepaidupcapitalbelessthanfiveThousand(P5,000.00)pesos.(n)

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TENTH: That ....................................... has been elected by the subscribers as Treasurer of the
Corporation to act as such until his successor is duly elected and qualified in accordance with the by
laws, and that as such Treasurer, he has been authorized to receive for and in the name and for the
benefitofthecorporation,allsubscription(orfees)orcontributionsordonationspaidorgivenbythe
subscribersormembers.
**ImportanceoftheTreasurerinTrust:ThepersonwhowillissuetheTreasurersAffidavit,
whichisrequiredunderSec.14.

Sec.14.Contentsofthearticlesofincorporation.Allcorporationsorganizedunderthiscode
shallfilewiththeSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionarticlesofincorporationinanyofthe
official languages duly signed and acknowledged by all of the incorporators, containing
substantiallythefollowingmatters,exceptasotherwiseprescribedbythisCodeorbyspecial
law:

*********

TheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionshallnotacceptthearticlesofincorporationofany
stockcorporationunlessaccompaniedbyaswornstatementoftheTreasurerelectedbythe
subscribersshowingthatatleasttwentyfive(25%)percentoftheauthorizedcapitalstockof
thecorporationhasbeensubscribed,andatleasttwentyfive(25%)ofthetotalsubscription
has been fully paid to him in actual cash and/or in property the fair valuation of which is
equal to at least twentyfive (25%) percent of the said subscription, such paidup capital
beingnotlessthanfivethousand(P5,000.00)pesos.
ELEVENTH:(CorporationswhichwillengageinanybusinessoractivityreservedforFilipinocitizensshall
providethefollowing):
"No transfer of stock or interest which shall reduce the ownership of Filipino citizens to less than the
requiredpercentageofthecapitalstockasprovidedbyexistinglawsshallbeallowedorpermittedto
recorded in the proper books of the corporation and this restriction shall be indicated in all stock
certificatesissuedbythecorporation."
1987 Constitution, Article XII, Section 2. All lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal,
petroleum,andothermineraloils,allforcesofpotentialenergy,fisheries,forestsortimber,wildlife,
flora and fauna, and other natural resources are owned by the State. With the exception of
agriculturallands,allothernaturalresourcesshallnotbealienated.Theexploration,development,
andutilizationofnaturalresourcesshallbeunderthefullcontrolandsupervisionoftheState.The
State may directly undertake such activities, or it may enter into coproduction, joint venture, or
productionsharing agreements with Filipino citizens, or corporations or associations at least sixty
percentumofwhosecapitalisownedbysuchcitizens.Suchagreementsmaybeforaperiodnot
exceedingtwentyfiveyears,renewablefornotmorethantwentyfiveyears,andundersuchterms
and conditions as may be provided by law. In cases of water rights for irrigation, water supply
fisheries,orindustrialusesotherthanthedevelopmentofwaterpower,beneficialusemaybethe
measureandlimitofthegrant. *** *** ***

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1987 Constitution, Article XII, Section 10. The Congress shall, upon recommendation of the
economic and planning agency, when the national interest dictates, reserve to citizens of the
Philippinesortocorporationsorassociationsatleastsixtypercentumofwhosecapitalisowned
by such citizens, or such higher percentage as Congress may prescribe, certain areas of
investments.TheCongressshallenactmeasuresthatwillencouragetheformationandoperation
ofenterpriseswhosecapitaliswhollyownedbyFilipinos.
Inthegrantofrights,privileges,andconcessionscoveringthenationaleconomyandpatrimony,
theStateshallgivepreferencetoqualifiedFilipinos.
The State shall regulate and exercise authority over foreign investments within its national
jurisdictionandinaccordancewithitsnationalgoalsandpriorities.

1987 Constitution, Article XII, Section 11. No franchise, certificate, or any other form of
authorization for the operation of a public utility shall be granted except to citizens of the
PhilippinesortocorporationsorassociationsorganizedunderthelawsofthePhilippines,atleast
sixtypercentumofwhosecapitalisownedbysuchcitizens;norshallsuchfranchise,certificate,
orauthorizationbeexclusiveincharacterorforalongerperiodthanfiftyyears.Neithershallany
such franchise or right be granted except under the condition that it shall be subject to
amendment,alteration,orrepealbytheCongresswhenthecommongoodsorequires.TheState
shall encourage equity participation in public utilities by the general public. The participation of
foreign investors in the governing body of any public utility enterprise shall be limited to their
proportionateshareinitscapital,andalltheexecutiveandmanagingofficersofsuchcorporation
orassociationmustbecitizensofthePhilippines.

1987Constitution,ArticleXVI,Section11.(1)Theownershipandmanagementofmassmediashall
belimitedtocitizensofthePhilippines,ortocorporations,cooperativesorassociations,wholly
ownedandmanagedbysuchcitizens.
The Congress shall regulate or prohibit monopolies in commercial mass media when the public
interestsorequires.Nocombinationsinrestraintoftradeorunfaircompetitionthereinshallbe
allowed.
(2)Theadvertisingindustryisimpressedwithpublicinterest,andshallberegulatedbylawforthe
protectionofconsumersandthepromotionofthegeneralwelfare.
OnlyFilipinocitizensorcorporationsorassociationsatleastseventypercentumofthecapitalof
whichisownedbysuchcitizensshallbeallowedtoengageintheadvertisingindustry.
The participation of foreign investors in the governing body of entities in such industry shall be
limited to their proportionate share in the capital thereof, and all the executive and managing
officersofsuchentitiesmustbecitizensofthePhilippines.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,wehavehereuntosignedtheseArticlesofIncorporation,this...................dayof
.............................., 19 ........... in the City/Municipality of ........................................, Province of
.................................................,RepublicofthePhilippines.
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............................................ .............................................

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(Namesandsignaturesoftheincorporators)


............................................ .............................................
(NotarialAcknowledgment)
N.B. A stipulation not included in Sec. 15, can be added to conform with the requirement of Sec. 18,
insteadofsubmittingaseparateaffidavit:
TWELVTH: That the corporation manifests its willingness to change its corporate name in the event
anotherperson,firmorentityhasacquiredapriorrighttousethesaidfirmnameoronedeceptivelyor
confusinglysimilartoit.

SAMPLE:ArticlesofIncorporation

ARTICLESOFINCORPORATION
OF
SANTOREALTY,INC.
KnowAllMenByThesePresents:
Thatwe,allofwhomareoflegalageandmajorityareresidentsofthePhilippines,haveonthis
day,voluntarilyassociatedourselvestogetherforthepurposeofformingastockcorporationunderthe
lawsoftheRepublicofthePhilippines:
ANDWEDOHEREBYCERTIFY:
FIRST:ThatthenameoftheCorporationshallbeSANTOREALTY,INC.
SECOND:ThatthespecificpurposesforwhichsaidCorporationisformedare:
To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, lands or interest in lands and realty, and to own,
hold,improve,develop,manage,andoperatesaidlandorlandsorrealestatesoacquired,andtoerect
orcausetobeerectedonanylands,owned,held,occupied,oracquiredbythecorporation,buildings
andotherstructureswiththeirappurtenances,andtorebuild,enlarge,alter,improve,orremodelany
building or other structures now or hereafter erected on any lands or real estates so owned, held or
occupied, or otherwise dispose of any lands or real estate or interests in lands or real estates and in
buildingsandotherstructuresatanytimeownedorheldbythecorporation.

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THIRD:Thattheplacewheretheprincipalofficeofthecorporationistobeestablishedorlocated
isat123RockwellDrive,RockwellCenter,MakatiCity,Philippines.
FOURTH:ThatthetermforwhichtheCorporationistoexistisFifty(50)yearsfromandafterthe
dateofissuanceoftheCertificateofIncorporation.
FIFTH:Thatthenames,nationalitiesandresidencesoftheincorporatorsareasfollows:
NAME NATIONALITY RESIDENCE

1. DonaldTrump TrumpTowers,ManhattanCity,
American
NewYork,U.S.A.
2. JonathanFrancisNepomuceno 123GovernorsPlace,ShawBlvd.,
Filipino
MandaluyongCity,Philippines
3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo 456ApitongSt.,AyalaAlabang,
Filipino
MuntinlupaCity,Philippines
4. RyanChristopherTeehankee 789TeehankeeSt.,Multinational
Filipino
Village,ParanaqueCity,Philippines
5. JonPauloSalvahan 1001VallejoSt.,SantaRosa,
Filipino
Laguna,Philippines
6. AndersonCooper 457ApitongSt.,AyalaAlabang,
Filipino
7. FrancisTomTemprosa 124GovernorsPlace,ShawBlvd.,
Filipino
SIXTH: That the number of directors of the Corporation shall be five (5) and that the names,
nationalities and residence of the Directors of said Corporation who shall act as such until their
successorsareelectedandhavequalifiedasprovidedforinthebylawsareasfollows:

1. DonaldTrump American TrumpTowers,ManhattanCity,
NewYork,U.S.A.
2. JonathanFrancisNepomuceno Filipino 123GovernorsPlace,ShawBlvd.,
3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo 456ApitongSt.,AyalaAlabang,
Filipino
4. RyanChristopherTeehankee 789TeehankeeSt.,Multinational
Filipino
5. JonPauloSalvahan 1001VallejoSt.,SantaRosa,
Filipino
Laguna,Philippines
SEVENTH:ThattheauthorizedcapitalstockoftheCorporationisONEHUNDREDMILLIONPESOS
(P100,000,000.00)in lawful money of the Philippines, divided intoONE MILLION (1,000,000.00) shares
withtheaparvalueofONEHUNDREDPESOS(P100.00)pershare.

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EIGHT: That the authorized capital stock of the corporation has been fully subscribed
representingthesumofONEHUNDREDMILLIONPESOS(P100,000,000.00),PhilippineCurrency,andat
leasttwenty(25%)percentofthetotalsubscriptionhasbeenpaidasfollows:
Name Nationality No. Of Shares Amount AmountPaid

1. DonaldTrump American 400,000 P40,000,000.00 P40,000,000.00
2. JonathanFrancis Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

Nepomuceno
3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
4. RyanChristopher Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

Teehankee
5. JonPauloSalvahan Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
6. AndersonCooper Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
7. FrancisTomTemprosa Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
TOTAL 1,000,000 P100,000,000.00 P

100,000,000.00
NINTH: That Mr. Virgilio Macasaet has been elected by the subscribers as Treasurer of the
corporation to act as such until his successor is duly elected and qualified in accordance with the by
laws; and that as such Treasurer, he has been authorized to receive for and in the name and for the
benefitofthecorporation,allsubscriptionspaidbythesubscribers.
TENTH:ThatnotransferofstocksorinterestthereinwhichwillreducetheownershipofFilipino
citizenstolessthanthepercentageofthecapitalstockrequiredbylawshallbeallowedorpermittedto
be recorded in the Corporate Books and this restriction shall be indicated in all the stock certificates
issuedbythecorporation.
ELEVENTH: That the corporation manifests its willingness to change its corporate name in the
event another person, firm or entity has acquired a prior right to use the said firm name or one
deceptivelyorconfusinglysimilartoit.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,wehavehereuntoaffixedoursignaturesthis19thdayofFebruary2009at
theCityofMakati,Philippines.

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INCORPORATORS

DONALDTRUMP JONATHANFRANCISNEPOMUCENO
TINNo.2356345324 TINNo.5467863454

MA.ANGELAAGUINALDO RYANCHRISTOPHERTEEHANKEE
TINNo.5466589087 TINNo.5468790987

JONPAULOSALVAHAN ANDERSONCOOPER
TINNo.4607988457 TINNo.7609789834

FRANCISTOMTEMPROSA
TINNo.5609877890


PHILIPPEAQUINO LUISMARTINTAN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CITYOFMAKATI )S.S.
BEFORE ME, aNotaryPublicinandforMakatiCity,Philippines,this19thdayofFebruary2009

personallyappeared:

Name ProofofIdentification DateandPlaceissued
1.DonaldTrump PassportwithNo.US1000234 01012007/NY,U.S.A.

2.JonathanNepomuceno DriversLicensewithNo. 02022008/Mandaluyong
5111037 City
3.Ma.AngelaAguinaldo DriversLicensewithNo. 03032008/MuntinlupaCity
8996383
4.RyanTeehankee DriversLicensewithNo. 04042008/ParanaqueCity
8571535

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5.JonPauloSalvahan DriversLicensewithNo. 05052008/SantaRosaCity

5587423
6.AndersonCooper DriversLicensewithNo. 06062008/MuntinlupaCity
1434403
7.FrancisTomTemprosa DriversLicensewithNo. 07072008/Mandaluyong
1434402 City
AllknowntomeandtomeknowntobethesamepersonswhoexecutedtheforegoingArticles
ofIncorporationandtheyacknowledgedtomethatthesameistheirfreeandvoluntaryactanddeed.

INTESTIMONYWHEREOF,Ihavehereuntosetmyhandandaffixedmynotarialsealonthedate
andtheplacefirstabovewritten.

ALEXANDERF.LIM
NotaryPublic
RollNo.1234
PTRNo.2345
CTCNo.3456
MCLENo.4567
Mycommissionexpireson31December2010
Doc.No.1;
PageNo.1;
BookNo.1;
Seriesof2009.

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BYLAWS
Sec.47.Contentsofbylaws.SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheConstitution,thisCode,otherspeciallaws,
andthearticlesofincorporation,aprivatecorporationmayprovideinitsbylawsfor:
1.Thetime,placeandmannerofcallingandconductingregularorspecialmeetingsofthedirectorsor
trustees;
2. The time and manner of calling and conducting regular or special meetings of the stockholders or
members;
3.Therequiredquoruminmeetingsofstockholdersormembersandthemannerofvotingtherein;
4.Theformforproxiesofstockholdersandmembersandthemannerofvotingthem;
5.Thequalifications,dutiesandcompensationofdirectorsortrustees,officersandemployees;
6.Thetimeforholdingtheannualelectionofdirectorsoftrusteesandthemodeormannerofgiving
noticethereof;
7.Themannerofelectionorappointmentandthetermofofficeofallofficersotherthandirectorsor
trustees;
8.Thepenaltiesforviolationofthebylaws;
9.Inthecaseofstockcorporations,themannerofissuingstockcertificates;and
10. Such other matters as may be necessary for the proper or convenient transaction of its corporate
businessandaffairs.(21a)

SAMPLE:ByLaws

BYLAWSOFSANTO,INC.
ARTICLEI
SUBSCRIPTION,ISSUANCEANDTRANSFEROFSHARES
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

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prescribedbytheBoardofDirectors.Unpaidsubscriptionsshallnotearninterestunlessdeterminedby
theBoardofDirectors.
Section2.CertificateEachstockholdershallbeentitledtooneormorecertificatesforsuchfully
paid stock subscription in his name in the books of the corporation. The certificates shall contain the
mattersrequiredbylawandtheArticlesofIncorporation.Theyshallbeinsuchformanddesignasmay
bedeterminedbytheBoardofDirectorsandnumberedconsecutively.Thecertificates,whichmustbe
issued in consecutive order, shall bear the signature of the President, mutually countersigned by the
SecretaryorAssistantSecretary,andsealedwiththecorporateseal.
Section3.TransferofSharesSubjecttotherestrictions,termsandconditionscontainedinthe
ArticlesofIncorporation,sharesmaybetransferred,sold,ceded,assignedorpledgedbydeliveryofthe
certificates duly endorsed by the stockholder, his attorneyinfact, or other legally authorized person.
Thetransfershallbevalidandbindingonthecorporationonlyuponrecordthereofinthebooksofthe
corporation, cancellation of the certificate surrendered to the Secretary, and issuance of a new
certificatetothetransferee.
Nosharesofstockagainstwhichthecorporationholdsunpaidclaimshallbetransferableinthe
booksofthecorporation.
All certificates surrendered for transfer shall be stamped "Canceled" on the face thereof,
togetherwiththedateofcancellation,andattachedtothecorrespondingstubwiththecertificatebook.
Section4.LostCertificatesIncaseanycertificateforthecapitalstockofthecorporationislost,
stolen,ordestroyed,anewcertificatemaybeissuedinlieuthereofinaccordancewiththeprocedure
prescribedunderSection73oftheCorporationCode
ARTICLEII
MEETINGSOFSTOCKHOLDERS
Section1.RegularMeetingsTheregularmeetingsofstockholders,forthepurposeofelecting
directors and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting, shall be
held at the principal office on the 30th day of January of each year, if a legal holiday, then on the
followingday.
Section2.SpecialMeetingThespecialmeetingsofstockholders,foranypurposeorpurposes,
mayatanytimebecalledbyanyofthefollowing:(a)BoardofDirectors,atitsowninstance,oratthe
writtenrequestofstockholdersrepresentingamajorityoftheoutstandingcapitalstock,(b)President.
Section3.PlaceofMeetingStockholders'meetings,whetherregularorspecial,shallbeheldin
theprincipalofficeofthecorporationoratanyplacedesignatedbytheBoardofDirectorsinthecityor
municipalitywheretheprincipalofficeofthecorporationislocated.

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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
newspaperofgeneralcirculation.Thenoticeshallstatetheplace,dateandhourofthemeeting,andthe
purposeorpurposesforwhichthemeetingiscalled.Incaseofspecialmeetings,onlymattersstatedin
thenoticecanbesubjectofmotionsordeliberationsatsuchmeeting.
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,anybusinessmaybetransactedthatmighthavebeentransactedontheoriginaldateofthe
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
amountofstockshallbepresent.
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
presentandacting,byachairmantobechosenbythestockholders.TheSecretaryshallactasSecretary
of every meeting, but if not present, the chairman of the meeting shall appoint a secretary of the
meeting.Thechairmanofthemeetingmayadjournthemeetingfromtimetotime,withoutnoticeother
thanannouncedatthemeeting.
Section7.MannerofVotingAtallmeetingsofstockholders,astockholdermayvoteinperson
or by proxy executed in writing by the stockholder or his duly authorized attorneyinfact. Unless
otherwiseprovidedintheproxy,itshallbevalidonlyforthemeetingatwhichithasbeenpresentedto
theSecretary.
All proxies must be in the hands of the Secretary before the time set for the meeting. Such
proxiesfiledwiththeSecretarymayberevokedbythestockholderseitherinaninstrumentinwriting
duly presented and recorded with the Secretary prior to a scheduled meeting or by their personal
presenceatthemeeting.
Section8.ClosingofTransferBooksofFixingofRecordDateForthepurposeofdetermining
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
properpurpose,theBoardofDirectorsmayprovidethatthestockandtransferbooksbeclosedfora
statedperiod,butnottoexceed,inanycase,twenty(20)days.Ifthestockandtransferbooksbeclosed
for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of, or to vote at, a meeting of
stockholders,suchbooksshallbeclosedforatleastten(10)workingdaysimmediatelyprecedingsuch
meeting.Inlieuofclosingthestockandtransferbooks,theBoardofDirectorsmayfixinadvanceadate
astherecorddatewhichshallinnocasebemorethantwenty(20)dayspriortothedateonwhichthe
particularactionrequiringsuchdeterminationofstockholdersistobetaken,exceptininstancewhere
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ARTICLEIII
BOARDOFDIRECTORS
Section1.PowersoftheBoardUnlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw,thecorporatepowersofthe
corporationshallbeexercised,allbusinessconductedandallpropertyofthecorporationcontrolledand
heldbytheBoardofDirectorstobeelectedbyandfromamongthestockholders.Withoutprejudiceto
suchgeneralpowersandsuchotherpowersasmaybegrantedbylaw,theBoardofDirectorsshallhave
thefollowingexpresspowers:
a)Fromtimetotime,tomakeandchangerulesandregulationsnotinconsistentwiththeseby
lawsforthemanagementofthecorporation'sbusinessandaffairs;
b)Topurchase,receive,takeorotherwiseacquireinanylawfulmanner,forandinthenameof
the corporation, any and all properties, rights, interest or privileges, including securities and bonds of
othercorporations,asthetransactionofthebusinessofthecorporationmayreasonablyornecessarily
require,forsuchconsiderationanduponsuchtermsandconditionsastheBoardmaydeemproperor
convenient;
c) To invest the funds of the corporation in another corporation or business or for any other
purposesotherthanthoseforwhichthecorporationwasorganized,wheneverinthejudgmentofthe
Board of Directors the interests of the corporation would thereby be promoted, subject to such
stockholders'approvalasmayberequiredbylaw;
d)ToincursuchindebtednessastheBoardmaydeemnecessaryand,forsuchpurpose,tomake
and issue evidence of such indebtedness including, without limitation, notes, deeds of trust,
instruments,bonds,debentures,orsecurities,subjecttosuchstockholders'approvalasmayberequired
bylaw,and/orpledge,mortgage,orotherwiseencumberallorpartofthepropertiesandrightsofthe
corporation;providedthattheborrowingshallbesourcedfromnotmorethannineteen(19)lenders;
e)Toguaranteeandsecurepaymentof,forandinbehalfoftheobligationsofothercorporations
orentitiesinwhichithaslawfulinterest;
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
corporationlawfullyissuedforthepurpose;
g)Tosell,lease,exchange,assign,transferorotherwisedisposeofanyproperty,realorpersonal,
belonging to the corporation whenever in the Board's judgment, the corporation's interest would
therebybepromoted;
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
determinethepersonstoparticipateinanysuchplansandtheamountoftheirrespectiveparticipation;

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i)Toprosecute,maintain,defend,compromiseorabandonanylawsuitinwhichthecorporation
oritsofficersareeitherplaintiffsordefendantsinconnectionwiththebusinessofthecorporation,and
likewise,tograntinstallmentsforthepaymentsorsettlementofwhatsoeverdebtsarepayabletothe
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
specialcommitteeortoanyofficeroragentandtoappointanypersonstobeagentsofthecorporation
withsuchpowers(includingthepowertosubdelegate),anduponsuchterms,asmaybedeemedfit;
k)Toimplementthesebylawsandtoactonanymatternotcoveredbythesebylawsprovided
suchmatterdoesnotrequiretheapprovalorconsentofthestockholdersunderanyexistinglaw,rules
orregulation.
Section 2. Election and Term The Board of Directors shall be elected during each regular
meetingofstockholdersandshallholdofficeforone(1)yearanduntiltheirsuccessorsareelectedand
qualified.
Section3.VacanciesAnyvacancyoccurringintheBoardofDirectorsotherthanbyremovalby
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
stockholdersataregularoratanyspecialmeetingofstockholderscalledforthepurpose.Adirectorso
electedtofillavacancyshallbeelectedonlyfortheunexpiredtermofhispredecessorinoffice.
Any directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of directors shall be filled
onlybyanelectionataregularorataspecialmeetingofstockholdersdulycalledforthepurpose,orin
thesamemeetingauthorizingtheincreaseofdirectorsifsostatedinthenoticeofthemeeting.
Thevacancyresultingfromtheremovalofadirectorbythestockholdersinthemannerprovided
bylawmaybefiledbyelectionatthesamemeetingofstockholderswithoutfurthernotice,oratany
regularoratanyspecialmeetingofstockholderscalledforthepurpose,aftergivingnoticeasprescribed
inthisbylaws.
Section4.MeetingsRegularmeetingsoftheBoardofDirectorsshallbeheldonceeveryquarter
oftheyearonsuchdatesandatsuchtimesandplacesastheChairmanoftheBoard,orinhisabsence,
thePresident,orupontherequestofamajorityofthedirectorsandshallbeheldatsuchplacesasmay
bedesignatedinthenotice.
Section5.NoticeNoticeoftheregularorspecialmeetingoftheBoardspecifyingthedate,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,eitherexpresslyorimpliedly.
Section 6. Quorum A majority of the number of directors as fixed in the Articles of

Incorporationshallconstituteaquorumforthetransactionofcorporatebusinessandeverydecisionof
atleastamajorityofthedirectorspresentatameetingatwhichthereisaquorumshallbevalidasa

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corporate act, except for the election of officers which shall require the vote of a majority of all the
membersoftheBoard.
Section7.ConductoftheMeetingsMeetingsoftheBoardofDirectorsshallbepresidedover
bytheChairmanoftheBoard,orinhisabsence,thePresidentorifnoneoftheforegoingisinofficeand
present and acting, by any other director chosen by the Board. The Secretary shall act as secretary of
everymeeting,ifnotpresent,theChairmanofthemeetingshallappointasecretaryofthemeeting.
Section 8. Compensation ByresolutionoftheBoard,eachdirectorshallreceiveareasonable

perdiemallowancefortheattendanceateachmeetingoftheBoard.Ascompensation,theBoardshall
receiveandallocateanamountofnotmorethantenpercent(10%)ofthenetincomebeforeincometax
ofthecorporationduringtheprecedingyear.Suchcompensationshallbedeterminedandapportioned
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
meetingofthestockholders.
ARTICLEIV
OFFICERS
Section1.Election/AppointmentImmediatelyaftertheirelection,theBoardofDirectorsshall
formallyorganizebyelectingtheChairman,thePresident,oneormoreVicePresident,theTreasurer,
andtheSecretary,atsaidmeeting.
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,
exceptthatnooneshallactasPresidentandTreasurerorSecretaryatthesametime.
Section2.ChairmanoftheBoardTheChairmanoftheBoardofDirectorsshallpresideatthe
meetings of the directors and the stockholders. He shall also exercise such powers and perform such
dutiesastheBoardofDirectorsmayassigntohim.
Section3.PresidentThePresident,whoshallbeadirector,shallbetheChiefExecutiveOfficer
ofthecorporationandshallalsohaveadministrationanddirectionofthedaytodaybusinessaffairsof
thecorporation.Heshallexercisethefollowingfunctions:
a)TopresideatthemeetingsoftheBoardofDirectorsandofthestockholdersintheabsenceof
theChairmanoftheBoardofDirectors;
b)Toinitiateanddevelopcorporateobjectivesandpoliciesandformulatelongrangeprojects,
plans and programs for the approval of the Board of Directors, including those for executive training,
developmentandcompensation;
c) To have general supervision and management of the business affairs and property of the
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d)Toensurethattheadministrativeandoperationalpoliciesofthecorporationarecarriedout
underhissupervisionandcontrol;
e)Subjecttoguidelinesprescribedbylaw,toappointremove,suspendordisciplineemployees
ofthecorporation,prescribetheirdutiesanddeterminetheirsalaries;
f)Tooverseethepreparationofthebudgetsandthestatementofaccountsofthecorporation;
g)Topreparesuchstatementsandreportsofthecorporationasmayberequiredofhimbylaw;
h)Torepresentthecorporationatallfunctionsandproceedings;
i) To execute on behalf of the corporation all contracts, agreements and other instruments
affectingtheinterestsofthecorporationwhichrequiretheapprovaloftheBoardofDirectors,exceptas
otherwisedirectedbytheBoardofDirectors;
j)TomakereportstotheBoardofDirectorsandstockholders;
k)Tosigncertificatesofstock;
l)ToperformsuchotherdutiesasareincidenttohisofficeorareentrustedtohimbytheBoard
ofDirectors;
ThePresidentmayassigntheexerciseorperformanceofanyoftheforegoingpowers,dutiesand
functionstoanyotherofficer(s),subjectalwaystohissupervisionandcontrol.
Section 4. The VicePresident(s) IfoneormoreVicePresidentsareappointed,he/theyshall

havesuchpowersandshallperformsuchdutiesasmayfromtimetotimebeassignedtohim/themby
theBoardofDirectorsorbythePresident.
Section5.TheSecretaryTheSecretarymustbearesidentandacitizenofthePhilippines.He
shallbethecustodianofandshallmaintainthecorporatebooksandrecordandshallbetherecorderof
the corporation's formal actions and transactions. He shall have the following specific powers and
duties:
a)Torecordorseetotheproperrecordingoftheminutesandtransactionsofallmeetingsofthe
directorsandthestockholdersandtomaintainminutebooksofsuchmeetingsintheformandmanner
requiredbylaw;
b)Tokeeporcausetobekeptrecordbooksshowingthedetailsrequiredbylawwithrespectto
thestockcertificatesofthecorporation,includingledgersandtransferbooksshowingallsharesofthe
corporationsubscribed,issuedandtransferred;
c) To keep the corporate seal and affix it to all papers and documents requiring a seal, and to
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d)Toattendtothegivingandservingofallnoticesofthecorporationrequiredbylaworthese
bylawstobegiven;
e)Tocertifytosuchcorporateacts,countersigncorporatedocumentsorcertificates,andmake
reportsorstatementsasmayberequiredofhimbylaworbygovernmentrulesandregulations;
f)Toactastheinspectoroftheelectionofdirectorsand,assuch,todeterminethenumberof
shares of stock outstanding and entitled to vote, the shares of stock represented at the meeting, the
evidenceofaquorum,thevalidityandeffectofproxies,andtoreceivevotes,ballotsorconsents,hear
and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to vote, count and
tabulateallvotes,ballotsorconsents,determinetheresult,anddosuchactsasarepropertoconduct
theelectionorvote.TheSecretarymayassigntheexerciseorperformanceofanyoralltheforegoing
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
BoardofDirectorsorthePresident.
Section 6. Treasurer The Treasurer of the corporation shall be its chief fiscal officer and the
custodianofitsfunds,securitiesandproperty.TheTreasurershallhavethefollowingduties:
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)Todepositinthenameandtothecreditofthecorporation,insuchbankasmaybedesignated
fromtimetotimebytheBoardofDirectors,allthemoneys,funds,securities,bondsandsimilarvaluable
effectsbelongingtothecorporationwhichmaycomeunderhiscontrol;
d) To render an annual statement showing the financial condition of the corporation and such
otherfinancialreportsastheBoardofDirectors,theChairman,orthePresident,may,fromtimetotime
require;
e)Topreparesuchfinancialreports,statements,certificationsandotherdocumentswhichmay,
from time to time, be required by government rules and regulations and to submit the same to the
propergovernmentagencies;
f)Toexercisesuchpowersandperformsuchdutiesandfunctionsasmaybeassignedtohimby
thePresident.
Section7.TermofOfficeThetermofofficeofallofficersshallbeforaperiodofone(1)year
anduntiltheirsuccessorsaredulyelectedandqualified.Suchofficersmayhoweverbesoonerremoved
forcause.

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Section 8. Vacancies If any position of the officers becomes vacant by reason of death,
resignation,disqualificationorforanyothercause,theBoardofDirectorsbymajorityvotemayelecta
successorwhoshallholdofficefortheunexpiredterm.
Section9.CompensationThebylawsofficersshallreceivesuchremunerationastheBoardof
Directors may determine. All other officers shall receive such remuneration as the Board of Directors
maydetermineuponrecommendationofthePresident.Adirectorshallnotbeprecludedfromserving
the corporation in any other capacity as an officer, agent, or otherwise, and receiving compensation
therefor.
ARTICLEV
OFFICE
Section1.OfficeTheprincipalofficeofthecorporationshallbelocatedattheplacestatedin
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
corporationmay,fromtimetotimerequire.
ARTICLEVI
AUDITOFBOOKS,FISCALYEARANDDIVIDENDS
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
shallexamine,verifyandreportontheearningsandexpensesofthecorporationandshallcertifythe
remunerationoftheexternalauditororauditorsasdeterminedbytheBoardofDirectors.
Section 2.Fiscal YearThefiscalyearofthecorporationshallbeginonthefirstdayofJanuary

andendonthelastdayofDecemberofeachyear.
Section 3. Dividends Dividends shall be declared and paid out of the unrestricted retained
earningswhichshallbepayableincash,propertyorstocktoallstockholdersonthebasisofoutstanding
stock held by them, as often and at such times as the Board of Directors may determine and in
accordancewithlawandapplicablerulesandregulations.
ARTICLEVII
AMENDMENTS
Section1.AmendmentsThisbylawsmaybeamendedorrepealedbytheaffirmativevoteofat
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 bylaws may be delegated to the Board of Directors by the
affirmativevoteofstockholdersrepresentingnotlessthantwothirdsoftheoutstandingcapitalstock;

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provided,however, thatanysuchdelegationofpowerstotheBoard of Directorstoamend,repeal or

adoptnewbylawsmayberevokedonlybythevoteofthestockholdersrepresentingamajorityofthe
outstandingcapitalstockataregularorspecialmeeting.
ARTICLEVIII
SEAL
Section 1. Form and Inscriptions The corporate seal shall be determined by the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLEIX
ADOPTIONCLAUSE
TheforegoingbylawswasadoptedbyallthestockholdersofthecorporationonApril12,2009
attheprincipalofficeofthecorporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned incorporators present at said meeting and voting
thereat in favorof theadoption ofsaid bylaws,havehereuntosubscribedournamesthis12thdayof
April2009atMakatiCity,Philippines.
SIGNATURESOFALLINCORPORATORS

TINNo.2356345324 TINNo.5467863454

TINNo.5466589087 TINNo.5468790987

TINNo.4607988457 TINNo.7609789834

FRANCISTOMTEMPROSA
TINNo.5609877890

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MINUTESOFTHEMEETING

Sec.74.Bookstobekept;stocktransferagent.Everycorporationshallkeepandcarefullypreserveat
its principal office a record of all business transactions and minutes of all meetings of stockholders or
members,oroftheboardofdirectorsortrustees,inwhichshallbesetforthindetailthetimeandplace
ofholdingthemeeting,howauthorized,thenoticegiven,whetherthemeetingwasregularorspecial,if
specialitsobject,thosepresentandabsent,andeveryactdoneorordereddoneatthemeeting.Upon
the demand of any director, trustee, stockholder or member, the time when any director, trustee,
stockholder or member entered or left the meeting must be noted in the minutes; and on a similar
demand,theyeasandnaysmustbetakenonanymotionorproposition,andarecordthereofcarefully
made. The protest of any director, trustee, stockholder or member on any action or proposed action
mustberecordedinfullonhisdemand.
The records of all business transactions of the corporation and the minutes of any meetings shall be
open to inspection by any director, trustee, stockholder or member of the corporation at reasonable
hours on business days and he may demand, writing, for a copy of excerpts from said records or
minutes,athisexpense.
Anyofficeroragentofthecorporationwhoshallrefusetoallowanydirector,trustees,stockholderor
member of the corporation to examine and copy excerpts from its records or minutes, in accordance
with the provisions of this Code, shall be liable to such director, trustee, stockholder or member for
damages,andinaddition,shallbeguiltyofanoffensewhichshallbepunishableunderSection144of
this Code: Provided, That if such refusal is made pursuant to a resolution or order of the board of
directorsortrustees,theliabilityunderthissectionforsuchactionshallbeimposeduponthedirectors
or trustees who voted for such refusal: and Provided, further, That it shall be a defense to any action
under this section that the person demanding to examine and copy excerpts from the corporation's
recordsandminuteshasimproperlyusedanyinformationsecuredthroughanypriorexaminationofthe
recordsorminutesofsuchcorporationorofanyothercorporation,orwasnotactingingoodfaithorfor
alegitimatepurposeinmakinghisdemand.
*** *** ***
MINUTESOFTHESPECIALMEETING
OFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS
OF

_________________________________________
(NAMEOFCORPORATION)
(PLACEOFMEETING)
(DATEOFMEETING)

PRESENT:
__________________________

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__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
ABSENT:
__________________________
I. CalltoOrder
Mr.__________________________,whowasrequestedtoactasChairmanoftheMeeting,calledthe
meeting to order and presided over the same. The Corporate Secretary,
__________________________,recordedtheminutesoftheproceedings.
II. CertificationofQuorum
The Corporate Secretary certified that a quorum for the transaction of business existed, there
beingpresentamajorityofthemembersoftheboardofdirectors.
III. Agenda

[Insertthebusinesstransactions,includingresolutionsapprovedbytheboard.]

V. Adjournment
Therebeingnofurtherbusinesstotransact,themeetingwasthereuponadjourned.
ATTEST:
_______________________
Director
___________________________
ChairmanoftheMeeting/Director
_______________________ ___________________________
Director CorporateSecretary/Director

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SAMPLE:MinutesoftheMeeting

MINUTESOFTHESPECIALMEETING
OFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS
OF

ARCHIBALDANDWALDORFREALTY,INC.

Heldatthe5thFloor,TanduayComplex,
423BreiStreet,MakatiCity
14February2009

PRESENT:
GEORGIALAGDAMEO
XIELAANTONIO
ANNADEGUZMAN
JUSTINGUEVARRA
ABSENT:
CHASECRAWFORD
I. CalltoOrder
Mr.JustinGuevarra,whowasrequestedtoactasChairmanoftheMeeting,calledthemeeting
to order and presided over the same. The Corporate Secretary, Atty. Anna de Guzman, recorded the
minutesoftheproceedings.
II. CertificationofQuorum
The Corporate Secretary certified that a quorum for the transaction of business existed, there
beingpresentamajorityofthemembersoftheboardofdirectors.
III. TransactionwithSmartTelecom,Inc.

The Chairman informed the Board that the meeting was called to appoint Ms. Georgia
LagdameoasthenewauthorizedsignatoryoftheCorporationfortransactionswithSmartTelecom,Inc.
inrelationtoitsOverseesCallCommunicationIncentivesProgram.

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Uponmotiondulymadeandseconded,theBoardpassedandapprovedthefollowing
resolution:

RESOLVED, That the Corporation hereby appoints its Director and Treasurer,
Ms. Georgia Lagdameo, as the Corporations authorized representative for all
transactions relating to Smart Telecom, Inc.s Oversees Call Communication Incentives
Program;

RESOLVED,FURTHER,ThatMs.GeorgiaLagdameoisherebyauthorizedtosign,
execute and deliver, for and in behalf of the Corporation, all forms, papers and
documentsrequiredbySmartTelecom,Inc.andtodoallactsnecessaryforthepurpose;

RESOLVED, FINALLY, That this resolution revokes all prior resolutions on the
subjectmatter.

IV. RenewalofLeaseContract

The Board was also requested to appoint Mr. Justin Guevarra as the Corporations authorized
representativefortherenewaloftheleasecontractoveritsofficepremiseslocatedat5thFloor,Tanduay
Complex,423BreiStreet,MakatiCity.
After discussions and upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board passed and approved
thefollowingresolution:
RESOLVED, That the Corporation is hereby authorized to renew the lease

contract over its office premises located at the 5th Floor, Tanduay Complex, 423 Brei
Street,MakatiCityhavinganareaofOneHundredFiftySquareMeters(150),moreor
less,undersuchtermsandconditionsasmanagementmaydeemmostbeneficialtothe
Corporation;

RESOLVED, FURTHER, That the General Manager, Mr. Justin Guevarra, is
herebyauthorizedandempoweredtosign,executeanddeliver,forandinbehalfofthe
Corporation, the Contract of Lease and such other contracts and documents required
fortheimplementationoftheauthoritygrantedherein.
V. Adjournment
Therebeingnofurtherbusinesstotransact,themeetingwasthereuponadjourned.

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ATTEST:
JUSTINGUEVARRA GEORGIALAGDAMEO
ChairmanoftheMeeting/Director Director
XIELAANTONIO MARIECECILEROQUEQUINTOS
Director CorporateSecretary/Director

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SECRETARYSCERTIFICATE
When a Secretary's Certificate is regular on its face, it can be sufficiently relied on by a third
partywhodoesnothavetoinvestigatethetruthofthefactscontainedinsuchcertification;otherwise
businesstransactionofcorporationswouldbecometortuouslyslowandunnecessarilyhampered.40
Provinceof____________________)S.S.
City/Municipalityof_____________)
xx
SECRETARY'SCERTIFICATE
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
corporationheldatitsprincipalofficein_____________,Philippineson_____________,dulycalledfor
the purpose, a quorum being present and acted throughout, the following resolutions were
unanimouslyadopted,andarenowinfullforceandeffect,towit:

"RESOLVED,that[insertboardresolution]."

"RESOLVED,FURTHER,xxx."
IFURTHERCERTIFYthatthepersonhereindesignatedasofficerofthisCorporationhasbeenduly
elected in accordance with the ByLaws and now hold the office/title in this Corporation as stated
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this _____________ at

_____________,Philippines.
__________________________
CORPORATESECRETARY
ATTESTEDTOBY:
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Esguerrav.CourtofAppeals,267CRA380(1997).

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__________________________
PRESIDENT
JURAT
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me this........ day of ........................... 2008, by

............................................. who exhibited to me his CTC No. ................................... issued on
.................................at...........................................

NotaryPublic

Doc.No..........:
PageNo..........;
BookNo..........;
Seriesof20___.

SAMPLE:SecretarysCertificate

CityofMakati )S.S.
xx
SECRETARY'SCERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Corporate Secretary of SANTO REALTY 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 SPECIAL meeting of the Board of Directors of said corporation held at its principal
office in 123 Rockwell Drive, Makati City Philippines on 01 April 2009 duly called for the purpose, a
quorumbeingpresentandactedthroughout,thefollowingresolutionswereunanimouslyadopted,and
arenowinfullforceandeffect,towit:
"RESOLVED,thatMr.JonathanFrancisNepomuceno,PresidentofSANTORealtyInc.be
authorized to act for and in behalf of the corporation to initiate and maintain until
finalityanysuitorlegalproceedingsinconnectionwiththecollectionofasumofmoney
owedbyMr.JohnDoetothiscorporation.

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"RESOLVED FURTHER, for this purpose, Mr. Jonathan Francis Nepomuceno is hereby
authorized to sign, execute, deliver and receive any documents, and to perform such
actionsasmaybenecessaryinfurtheranceofthepowerthusgranted."
INWITNESSWHEREOF,Ihavehereuntoaffixedmysignaturethis2nddayofApril2009atMakati
City,Philippines.
MA.ANGELAAGUINALDO
CORPORATESECRETARY
SANTOREALTY,INC.
ATTESTEDTOBY:
JONATHANFRANCISNEPOMUCENO
PRESIDENT
SANTOREALTY,INC.
(JURAT)

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TREASURERSAFFIDAVIT
Sec.13.Amountofcapitalstocktobesubscribedandpaidforthepurposesofincorporation.Atleast
twentyfivepercent(25%)oftheauthorizedcapitalstockasstatedinthearticlesofincorporationmust
be subscribed at the time of incorporation, and at least twentyfive (25%) per cent of the total
subscriptionmustbepaiduponsubscription,thebalancetobepayableonadateordatesfixedinthe
contract of subscription without need of call, or in the absence of a fixed date or dates, upon call for
paymentbytheboardofdirectors:Provided,however,Thatinnocaseshallthepaidupcapitalbeless
thanfiveThousand(P5,000.00)pesos.
Sec.14.Contentsofthearticlesofincorporation.Allcorporationsorganizedunderthiscodeshallfile
with the Securities and Exchange Commission articles of incorporation in any of the official languages
duly signed and acknowledged by all of the incorporators, containing substantially the following
matters,exceptasotherwiseprescribedbythisCodeorbyspeciallaw:
*** *** ***
The Securities and Exchange Commission shall not accept the articles of incorporation of any stock
corporation unless accompanied by a sworn statement of the Treasurer elected by the subscribers
showing that at least twentyfive (25%) percent of the authorized capital stock of the corporation has
beensubscribed,andatleasttwentyfive(25%)ofthetotalsubscriptionhasbeenfullypaidtohimin
actualcashand/orinpropertythefairvaluationofwhichisequaltoatleasttwentyfive(25%)percent
ofthesaidsubscription,suchpaidupcapitalbeingnotlessthanfivethousand(P5,000.00)pesos.
TREASURER'SAFFIDAVIT
CITY/MUNICIPALITYOF)S.S.
PROVINCEOF)

I,__________________beingdulysworn,deposeandsay:

That I have been elected by the subscribers of the corporation as Treasurer thereof, to act as
such until my successor has been duly elected and qualified in accordance with the bylaws of the
corporation,andthatassuchTreasurer,Iherebycertifyunderoaththatatleast25%oftheauthorized
capitalstockofthecorporationhasbeensubscribedandatleast25%ofthetotalsubscriptionhasbeen
paid,andreceivedbyme,incashorproperty,intheamountofnotlessthanP5,000.00,inaccordance
withtheCorporationCode.
ThisisalsotoauthorizetheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionandBangkoSentralngPilipinas
toexamineandverifythedepositinthe_______________________inmynameasTreasurerinTrust
for___(NAMEOFCORPORATION)___intheamountofTwoHundredFiftyThousandPesos(P250,000)
representing the paidup capital of the said corporation which is in the process of incorporation. This
authorityisvalidandinspectionofsaiddepositmaybemadeevenaftertheissuanceoftheCertificate
ofIncorporationtothecorporation.Shouldthedepositbetransferredtoanotherbankpriortoorafter

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incorporation,thiswillalsoserveasauthoritytoexaminethesame.TherepresentativeoftheSecurities
andExchangeCommissionisalsoauthorizedtoexaminethepertinentbooksandrecordsofaccountsof
thecorporationaswellassupportingpaperstodeterminetheutilizationanddisbursementofthesaid
paidupcapital.
In case the said paidup capital is not deposited or withdrawn prior to the approval of the
articles of incorporation, I, in behalf of the abovenamed corporation, waive our right to a notice and
hearingintherevocationofourCertificateofIncorporation.

_______________________
(SignatureofTreasurer)

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, for and in the City/Municipality of
______________ Province of __________________, this ___ day of _______, 20__; by
_________________ with Drivers License. No. ____________ issued at ________________ on
_______________,20____.
NotaryPublic
DocNo.
PageNo.
BookNo.
Seriesof20___.

SAMPLE:TreasurersAffidavit

RepublicofthePhilippines )
CityofMakati,MetroManila )S.S.
xx
TREASURER'SAFFIDAVIT
I, Ronald McDonald, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of Unit 2001 Manansala
Condominiums, Rockwell Drive, Makati City, Philippines, after being sworn to in accordance with law,
deposeandstate:
ThatIhavebeenelectedbythesubscribersoftheSantoRealtyInc.asTreasurerinTrustthereof,
toactassuchuntilmysuccessorhasbeendulyelectedandqualifiedinaccordancewiththebylawsof
thecorporation,andthatassuchTreasurer,Iherebycertifyunderoaththatatleasttwentyfive(25%)

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percent of the authorized capital stock has been subscribed and at least twentyfive (25%) percent of
thesubscriptionhasbeenpaidandreceivedbymeincashforthebenefitandcreditofthecorporation.
This is also to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas(BSP)toexamineandverifythedepositintheBankofthePhilippineIslands,RockwellBranch,
inmynameasTreasurerinTrustforSANTOREALTY,INC.intheamountofOneHundredMillionPesos
(P100,000,000.00) representing the paidup capital of the said corporation which is in the process of
incorporation.Thisauthorityisvalidandinspectionofsaiddepositmaybemadeevenaftertheissuance
oftheCertificateofIncorporationtothecorporation.Shouldthedepositbetransferredtoanotherbank
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
disbursementofthesaidpaidupcapital.
RONALDMCDONALD
TreasurerinTrust
JURAT

Subscribedandsworntobeforeme,intheCityofMakati,this19thdayofFebruary,2009bywith
Drivers License Number C1009000067 issued by the Land Transportation Office, East Ave., Quezon
CityonNovember1,2009,andexpiringonNovember1,2011.

FRANCISTOMF.TEMPROSA
NotaryPublic
RollNo.1234
PTRNo.2345
CTCNo.3456
MCLENo.4567
MycommissionexpiresDecember31,2010
Doc.No.3
PageNo.1
BookNo.1
Seriesof2009.

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SECDOCUMENTARYREQUIREMENTSFORREGISTRATION
OFSTOCKCORPORATIONS
DOCUMENTARYREQUIREMENTSFORREGISTRATION
OF
CORPORATIONS
(asofJuly1,2006)
Allapplicationsandsupportingdocumentsmustbeinsix(6)copiesandhavecoversheets.
Documents signed abroad must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy orConsulate in the
countrywheresigned.
All audited Financial Statements and special audit reports must be certified byan independent
CertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA),withStatementofRepresentationfiledwiththeSEC.SaidStatement
mustindicatetheCPACert.No.,PRC/BOANo.andthePTRNo.oftheCPA.
AllapplicationsmustindicatetheTaxIdentificationNumber(TIN)ofthesignatories.

I. REGISTRATIONOFCORPORATIONS

A. STOCKCORPORATION

BasicRequirements
1.NameVerificationSlip(secureonlineorfromSECNameVerificationUnit)
2.ArticlesofIncorporationandBylaws
3.TreasurersAffidavit
4.Affidavitofincorporatorordirectorundertakingtochangecorporatename(notrequiredif
ArticlesofIncorporationhasprovisiononthiscommitment)
5.RegistrationDataSheet
AdditionalRequirements
6.Indorsement/clearancefromothergovernmentagencies,ifapplicable.
7.Forcorporationswithforeignequity:Proofofremittancebynonresidentaliensandforeign
corporate subscribers who want to register their investment with the Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas(BSP)
8.Forcorporationswithmorethan40%foreignequity:SECFormNo.F100
9. For corporations with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Subic Bay Metropolitan
Authority(SBMA)orothereconomiczonesapplication:CertificateofAuthorityorindorsement
fromsaidgovernmentagencies
10.Forcallcenters:
a.BusinessPlan/ModusOperandi
b.Listofprospectiveclients

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11.Additionalrequirementsbasedonkindofpaymentofsubscriptionindicatedhereunder
a.Cash
1.BankCertificateofdepositofpaidupcapitalnotarizedinplacewheresigned
2. Forcorporations with foreignsubscriberswhowanttoregistertheir investment swith the
BSP:Proofofinwardremittanceorbankcertificate
b.Landand/Building/CondominiumUnit
1.Detailedscheduleofthepropertyshowingitsregisteredowner,location,area,TCTNo.,tax
declaration number and the basis of the transfer value (market value/assessed value/ zonal
valueorappraisedvalue)
2. Copy of TCT/CCT and tax declaration sheet, certified by the Register of Deeds and the
AssessorsOffice,respectively
3.Iftransfervalueisbasedonzonalvalue:LatestzonalvaluationcertifiedbytheBureauof
InternalRevenue(BIR)
4. If transfer value is based on appraised value: Appraisal report by a licensed real estate
appraiser(notmorethansix[6]monthsold)
5.DeedofassignmentwithprimaryentrybytheRegisterofDeeds
6. If property is mortgaged: Mortgagee/creditors certification on the outstanding loan
balanceandhisconsenttothetransferofproperty
7.Forassignmentofabuildingwheretheassignorisnottheowneroftheland:Leasecontract
onthelandandconsentofthelandownertothetransfer
8. Affidavit of the transferor that the building/condominium unit is existing and in good
condition
9.Affidavitofundertakingbyanyincorporatorordirectortosubmittheproofoftransferofthe
propertywithintheprescribedperiod
c.Inventories/Furniture/PersonalProperties
1. Detailed schedule of the property showing its description and the basis of transfer value
(marketvalueorbookvalue)
2.SpecialauditreportbyanindependentCPAontheverificationandvaluationoftheproperty
3.Deedofassignmentofthepropertytothecorporation
4.Affidavitofthetransferorthattheinventories/furniture/personalpropertiesareexisting
andingoodcondition
d.HeavyEquipmentandMachinery
1. Detailed schedule of the property showing its description and the basis of transfer value
(bookvalueorappraisedvalue)
2.Appraisalreportbyalicensedmechanicalengineer(notmorethansix[6]monthsold).Ifthe
propertyisimported,submitvaluationreportbytheBSPinstead
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4. Affidavit of the transferor that the heavy equipment/machinery is existing and in good
condition
e.SharesofStock
1.Detailedscheduleofthesharesofstockindicatingthestockholder,stockcertificatenumber,
numberofsharesandthebasisoftransfervalue(marketvalueorbookvalue)
2. Audited financial statements of the investee company as of the last fiscal year, stamped
receivedbytheSECandtheBIR
3.Deedofassignmentofthesharesofstocktothecorporation
4. Certification by the corporate secretary of the investee company that the shares are
outstandinginthenameoftheassignor
5.Photocopyofthestockcertificates(presentoriginalforverification)
6.Ifsharesofstockarelistedinthestockexchange:Latestmarketquotationinthenewspaper
orcertificationfromthestockexchange/brokeronthelatestmarketpriceofthesharesofstock
7.Affidavitofundertakingbyanyincorporatorordirectortosubmittheproofoftransfer
withintheprescribedperiod
f.MotorVehicles
1.Detailedinventoryofthemotorvehiclesshowingtheregisteredowner,make/model,plate
number,chassisnumber,motornumber,certificateofregistrationnumber,andmarketvalue
2. Photocopy of the Certificate of Registration and official receipt of annual registration fee
(presentoriginalforverification)
3.Appraisalreportbyalicensedmechanicalengineer(notmorethansix[6]monthsold)
4.Deedofassignmentofthemotorvehicletothecorporation
5.Affidavitofthetransferorthatthemotorvehicleisexistingandingoodcondition
6. Affidavit of undertaking by any incorporator or director to submit the proof of transfer
withintheprescribedperiod
g.SeaVessel/Aircraft
1.Detailedinventoryofthevessel/aircraftshowingtheregisteredowner,registrynumber,
technicaldescription,andappraisedvalue
2.Certifiedtruecopyofthecertificateofownership
3.Certificateofseaworthiness/airworthinessissuedbytheappropriategovernmentagency
4.Appraisalreportbyalicensedmechanicalengineer(notmorethansix[6]monthsold)
5.Deedofassignmentofthevessel/aircrafttothecorporation
6.Affidavitofthetransferorthattheseavessel/aircraftisexistingandingoodcondition
7.Affidavitofundertakingbyanyincorporator/directortosubmittheproofoftransferwithin
theprescribedperiod
h.Intangibles
1.PhotocopyoftheCertificateofRegistrationofIntellectualPropertyrights,miningpermit(for
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2.Appraisalreportbyanaccreditedappraisalcompany(notmorethansix[6]monthsold)
3.Deedofassignmentofintangiblestothecorporation
i.NetAssets(bywayofconversionofsingle
proprietorship/partnershipintocorporationorbywayofspinoff)
1.ArticlesofDissolutionofPartnership
2. Audited financial statements of the single proprietorship/partnership/division of a
corporation(forspinoff)asofthelastfiscalyear
3.Longformauditreportofitem2
4.Deedofassignmentoftheassetsandliabilitiestothecorporation
5.SeparatedeedoftheassignmentforlandwithprimaryentrybytheRegisterofDeeds
6.Listofcreditors,withtheamountduetoeachcreditorandtheconsentofeachcreditor,
certifiedbythecompanyaccountant
7.Detailedscheduleofthepropertieswithcertificateofregistration/titlesandtheirrespective
bookvalues
8. Photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of the motor vehicle (present original for
verification)
9.PhotocopyoftheTCT/CCTandtaxdeclarationsheet,certifiedbytheRegisterofDeedsandthe
AssessorsOffice,respectively
10.Forsingleproprietorships:DepartmentofTradeandIndustry(DTI)CertificateofRegistration
Notes:

1.Items5to10shallbecompliedwithonlyifapplicable
2.Thecorporationshouldusethenameofthepartnershipdroppingonlythewordcompany
andaddingeitherthewordcorporationorincorporated,oritsabbreviation
3.ThefilingoftheArticlesofDissolutionandArticlesofIncorporationorIncreaseofAuthorized
CapitalStockshouldbesimultaneous

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II.LICENSINGOFFOREIGNCORPORATIONS
A.BRANCHOFFICEandREPRESENTATIVEOFFICE
1.ApplicationForm
a)SECFormNo.F103forBranchOffice
b)SECFormNo.F104forRepresentativeOffice
c)SECFormNo.F108forNonstockcorporations

2.NameVerificationSlip

3. Authenticated copy of the Board Resolution authorizing the establishment of branch/
representativeofficeinthePhilippines;designatingtheresidentagenttowhomsummonsand

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other legal processes may be served to the foreign corporation; and stipulating that in the
absence of such agent or upon cessation of its operation in the Philippines, any summons or
legalprocessesmaybeservedtoSECasifthesameismadeuponthecorporationatitshome
office

4. Financial Statements as of a date not exceeding one (1) year immediately prior tothe
application,certifiedbyanindependentCPAofthehomecountryandauthenticatedbeforethe
PhilippineConsulate/Embassy

5. Authenticated copy of the Articles of Incorporation with an English translation if in foreign
languageotherthanEnglish

6.ProofofInwardRemittance,suchasbankcertificate

7.RegistrationDataSheet

8. Resident Agents acceptance of appointment (not required if the resident agent is the
signatoryintheapplicationform)

9.ForRepresentativeOfficeandBranchOfficeofnonstockcorporations:Affidavitsignedby
theresidentagentstatingthattheapplicantissolventandinsoundfinancialcondition

B.REGIONALORAREAHEADQUARTERSandREGIONALOPERATINGHEADQUARTERS
1.ApplicationForm


3.AcertificationfromthePhilippineConsulate/EmbassyorthePhilippineCommercialOffice
or from the equivalent office of the Philippine DTI in the applicants home country that said
foreign firm is an entity engaged in international trade with affiliates, subsidiaries or branch
officesintheAsiaPacificandotherforeignmarkets;incasethecertificationisissuedbythe
equivalent office of the Philippine DTI, the same shall be authenticated by the Philippine
Consulate/Embassy

4.Acertificationfromtheprincipalofficeroftheforeignentitythatthesaidforeignentityhas
beenauthorizedbyitsboardofdirectorsorgoverningbodytoestablishitsregionalorarea
headquartersorregionaloperatingheadquartersinthePhilippines

6.IndorsementoftheBoardofInvestmnets(BOI)
Notes:Within30daysfromreceiptoflicense:
1.ForRegionalorAreaHeadquarters:proofofremittanceofatleastUS$50,000
2.ForRegionalOperatingHeadquarters:proofofremittanceofatleastUS$200,000

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*** *** ***

IV.OTHERAPPLICATIONS
A.FORCORPORATIONS
I.AMENDEDARTICLESOFINCORPORATION
(forstockandnonstockdomesticcorporations)
1.AmendedArticlesofIncorporation
2 Directors /Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the
directors/trusteesandthecorporatesecretary,certifyingtheamendmentoftheArticlesof
Incorporation, indicating the amended provisions, the vote of the directors /trustees and
stockholders/members,thedateandplaceofthestockholdersormembersmeeting;theTIN
ofthesignatoriesshouldbeindicatedbelowtheirnames
3.CompanyDataMaintenanceForm

4.Indorsement/clearancefromothergovernmentagencies,ifapplicable

Iftheprovisiontobeamendedisthecorporatename

6.Affidavitofadirector/trusteeorofficerundertakingtochangecorporatename
II.AMENDEDBYLAWS
(forstockandnonstockdomesticcorporations)
1.AmendedBylaws
2. Directors/Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the
directors/trusteesandthecorporatesecretary,certifyingtheamendmentoftheBy
laws, indicating the amended provisions, the vote of the directors /trustees and
stockholders/members,thedateandplaceofthestockholdersormembersmeeting
III.INCREASEOFAUTHORIZEDCAPITALSTOCK
BasicRequirements

1.CertificateofIncreaseofCapitalStock
2.TreasurersAffidavitcertifyingtheincreaseofcapitalstock,theamountsubscribedandthe
amountreceivedaspayment
3.Listofstockholdersasofthedateofthemeetingapprovingtheincrease,indicatingthe
nationalitiesofthesubscribersandtheirrespectivesubscribedandpaidupcapitalon
thepresentauthorizedcapitalstock,certifiedbythecorporatesecretary

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5.DirectorsCertificateanotarizeddocumentsignedbyamajorityofthedirectorsandthe
corporate secretary , certifying the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation
increasingtheauthorizedcapitalstock,thevotesofthedirectorsandthestockholders,
andthedateandplaceofthestockholdersmeeting
7.Auditedfinancialstatementsasofthelastfiscalyear,stampedreceivedbytheSECandthe
BIR
Additionalrequirementsdependingonthekindofpaymentonsubscription

a.Cash

1. A report rendered by an independent CPA on the verification of the cash payment on
subscriptiontotheincrease
2.Copyoftheofficialreceipt,depositslip,bankstatement/passbook
3. Trial balance as of the end of the month immediately preceding the submission of the
requirements, which includes the additional capital infusion, certified by the company
accountant
4.Writtenwaiverofpreemptiverightsbynonsubscribingstockholders

Note: Disregard item 1 if payment on subscription is already reflected in the audited financial
statements (item 7 of the basic requirements), and said additional capital infusion is
reflectedintheCashFlowStatement

b.Conversionofadvances/liabilitiestoequity

1. A report rendered by an independent CPA on the verification of the advances to be
convertedtoequity
2.Detailedscheduleoftheliabilitiestobeoffset,asofthedateoftrialbalance,certifiedbythe
companyaccountant
3. Trial balance as of the end of the month immediately preceding the submission of the
requirements,whichincludesthesubjectadvances/liabilities,certifiedbythecompany
accountant
4.DeedofAssignmentsignedbythecreditor/subscriberassigningtheadvancesaspaymenton
hissubscription

Note:Ifsubjectadvancesarereflectedintheauditedfinancialstatements(item7ofthebasic
requirements),submitacertificationfromtheauditoridentifyingthecreditorsandthe
amountowedtoeach,inlieuofitem1

c.Stockdividends

1. Long form audit report on the audited financial statements (item 7 of the basic
requirements),whichincludesananalysisoftheretainedearningsaccountforthelastfive(5)
years

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2. List of stockholders entitled to the stock dividend with their respective outstanding shares
andtheallocationofthestockdividend,certifiedbythecorporatesecretary
3.Certificationbythecorporatesecretaryastothetreatmentoftheresultingfractionalshares,
ifany

d.Forotherformsofpropertyaspayment,submittheadditional
requirementsenumeratedforregistrationofstockcorporations
IV.DECREASEOFAUTHORIZEDCAPITALSTOCK
1.CertificateofDecreaseofAuthorizedCapitalStock
2.Auditedfinancialstatementsasoflastfiscalyear,stampedreceivedbytheSECandtheBIR
3.Ifinvolvingreturnofcapital:Longformauditreportandlistofcreditorswiththeconsentof
eachcreditor,certifiedbycompanyaccountant
4.Listofstockholdersbeforeandafterthedecrease,certifiedbythecorporatesecretary
corporatesecretary,certifyingtheamendmentoftheArticlesofIncorporationtodecreasethe
authorizedcapitalstock,thevotesofthedirectorsandthestockholders,andthedateandplace
ofthestockholdersmeeting
7. Publishers affidavit of the publication of the decrease of capital (once in a newspaper of
generalcirculation)
V.RECLASSIFICATION/DECLASSIFICATION/CONVERSIONOFSHARES
corporate secretary, certifying the amendment of the articles of incorporation classifying the
sharesofstock,thevotesofthedirectorsandthestockholders,andthedateandplaceofthe
stockholdersmeeting
3.Listofstockholdersshowingthenames,nationalitiesandstockholdingsbeforeandafterthe
reclassification/declassification/conversion,certifiedbythecorporatesecretary
BIR
VI.MERGER/CONSOLIDATION
1.ArticlesofMerger/Consolidation
2.PlanofMerger
3.Listofstockholdersoftheconstituentcorporationsbeforethemerger/consolidation,andlist
ofstockholdersofrecordofthesurvivingcorporationafterthemerger/consolidation,certified
bythecorporatesecretary
4.Certification,underoath,bythecorporatesecretary,onthemeetingsofthedirectorsand
stockholdersoftheconstituentcorporationsapprovingthemerger/consolidation

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5.Auditedfinancialstatementsoftheconstituentcorporationsasofadatenotearlierthan120
days prior to the date of filing of the application in accordance with PFRS 3 ( Accounting
StandardonBusinessCombination)
6.Forabsorbedcorporations:Longformauditreportofitem5
7.Listofcreditors,ifany
8.Wherebothoralltheconstituentcorporationsaresolvent:Certification,underoath,bythe
president, chief finance officer or treasurer, that creditors have been properly notified of the
proposedmerger/consolidation
9.Whereatleastoneoftheconstituentcorporationsisinsolvent:Affidavitofpublicationina
newspaperofgeneralcirculationoftheproposedmerger/consolidation
10.CompanyDataMaintenanceForm.

1. If the surviving corporation will not issue shares of stock or create additional paidin
Capital:Disregarditem6.
2. Ifthemergerwillbeeffectedviaincreaseofcapitalstock;Submitalsotherequirements
forIncreaseofAuthorizedCapitalstock
3. FortheconsolidationofAuthorizedCapitalStock
4. For consolidation: Submit also the requirements for the registration of the stock
corporation.
VII.INCREASEOFFOREIGNEQUITY
(forcorporationsregisteredundertheForeignInvestmentsAct)
Modeofpayment:

a.AssignmentofFilipinostockholdingstononPhilippinenationals

1.SECFormNo.F101orF102
2.OriginalcopyoftheDeedofAssignment

b.Issuanceofnewstocksfromtheunsubscribedcapitalstock

2.FormF101

c.IncreaseorDecreaseofauthorizedcapitalstock

2.RequirementsforIncrease/DecreaseofCapitalStock

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2.Requirementsformergerorconsolidation
VIII.DISSOLUTION(byshorteningcorporateterm)
1. Directors Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors

/trustees and the corporate secretary , certifying the amendment of the Articles of
Incorporation shortening the corporate term, the votes of the directors/trustees and
stockholders/members,andthedateandplaceofthestockholders/membersmeeting
3. Audited financial statements as of date of the stockholders meeting approving the
dissolutionoranydatethereafterbutnotearlierthan60dayspriortothedateoffilingofthe
application
4.Listofcreditors,ifany,andtheconsentofthecreditors,orcertificationastononexistence
ofcreditors
5.BIRtaxclearance
6.Publishersaffidavitofthepublicationofthenoticeofdissolutionofthecorporation(oncea
weekforthree[3]consecutiveweeks)
Note:Incaseswheretherearecreditorsandtheconsentofthecreditorswasnotsecured,the
applicationshouldbeintheformofapetitiontobefiledwithOfficeofGeneralCounsel
oftheSEC.

IX.QUASIREORGANIZATION
1.Letterrequestingapprovaltoundergoquasireorganization
2.Certification,underoath,bythecorporatesecretary,ontheboardresolutionapproving
thequasireorganization
3. Appraisal report of the fixed assets (real properties, permanently installed fixed assets and
machineriesandequipmentdirectlyneededandactuallyusedinthebusiness)
4.Schedulesshowingthedetailsoftheappraisedproperties
5.Latestauditedfinancialstatementsofthecorporation,stampedreceivedbytheSECandthe
BIR
6.Analysisoftherevaluationincrement
7.Projectedfinancialstatementsforthenextfive(5)years
X.EQUITYRESTRUCTURING
1.Letterrequestingapprovaltoundergoequityrestructuring
2.Certification,underoath,bythecorporatesecretary,ontheboardresolutionapprovingthe
equityrestructuringplan
BIR
XI.CREATIONOFADDITIONALPAIDINCAPITAL

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1.Letterrequestingapprovalforthecreationoftheadditionalpaidincapital
creationoftheadditionalpaidincapital
BIR

Note: For additional requirements: Refer to the additional requirements for Increase of the
AuthorizedCapitalStockdependingonthekindofpaymentonsubscription
XII.CASHDIVIDENDDECLARATION
1.Certification,underoath,bythecorporatesecretary,ontheboardresolutiondeclaringthe
cashdividends
BIR
3.Auditedfinancialstatementsusedasthebasisforsuchdeclarationstampedreceivedbythe
SECandtheBIR(tobesubmittedalsoifthebasisisotherthanitem2)

XIII.STOCKDIVIDENDDECLARATION
1.Certification,underoath,bythecorporatesecretary,onthedeclarationofstockdividends
bymajorityofthedirectorsandthestockholdersrepresentingatleast2/3oftheoutstanding
capitalstock
BIR
3.Auditedfinancialstatementsusedasthebasisforsuchdeclaration,stampedreceivedbythe
SECandtheBIR(tobesubmittedalsoifthebasisisotherthanitem2)
4.Listofstockholdersasofthedateofmeetingapprovingthedeclaration,withtherespective
subscribed capital stock of each stockholder and with the allocation of the stock dividend,
certifiedbythecorporatesecretary
5.AnalysisofCapitalStructure,signedbythetreasurer,underoath

XIV.PROPERTYDIVIDENDDECLARATION
1.Certification,underoath,bythecorporatesecretary,ontheboardresolutiondeclaringthe
propertydividends
2. List of stockholders and the allocation of the property dividend, certified by the corporate
secretary
BIR
4.Detailedscheduleofthepropertyaccountappearingintheauditedfinancialstatements
5.Certificationbythepresidentthatthepropertyisnolongerneededintheoperationofthe
company

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XV.CERTIFICATIONOFPAIDUPCAPITAL/CAPITALSTRUCTURE
1.Requestforcertification
BIR
3. List of stockholders, showing the names and the subscribed and paidup capital of each
stockholder,certifiedbythecorporatesecretary

Note:Foradditionalrequirementsincasethepaymenttosubscriptioncameinafterthebalance
sheet date: Refer to the additional requirements for Increase of Authorized Capital
Stockdependingonthekindofpaymentonsubscription
XVI.CERTIFICATIONOFPERCENTAGEOFOWNERSHIP
1.Requestforcertification
2. List of stockholders , showing the names, nationalities, amount subscribed and paidup
capitalofeachstockholder,certifiedbycorporatesecretary
BIR
4.Stockandtransferbookofthecorporation(tobepresentedforverification)
XVII.CREATIONOFBONDEDINDEBTEDNESS
1.Certificateofcreationofbondedindebtedness
BIR
3.Ifitem2ismorethansix(6)monthsold:Unauditedfinancialstatementsforthecurrentyear
period,certifiedbythecompanyaccountant
4. List of the companys properties , with the book, appraised or bondable values of the
properties which will be used to secure the projected bond issues, certified by the company
accountantorcomptroller
5.Projectedfinancialstatements,showingtheutilizationoftheproceedsofthebondsandthe
redemptionofthebondissues,signedbythecompanyaccountantorcomptroller
6.Trustindenture,signedbythecorporationandthetrustee
7.Sampleformofthemortgagedbondcertificatetobeissued
XVIII.CONFIRMATIONOFVALUATION
1.SECForm101/letterrequestconfirmingthevaluation
additionalissuanceofsharesofstock
BIR

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4. List of stockholders, with the nationalities, amount subscribed and paid up, and the
subscriberstothenewshares,signedbythecorporatesecretary,underoath

Note: For additional requirements: Refer to the additional requirements for Increase of
AuthorizedCapitalStockdependingonkindofpayment
XIX.VOTINGTRUSTAGREEMENTS
1.VotingTrustAgreement
2.Certificationonthenumberofsharesoftrustees,signedbythecorporatesecretary

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C.FORFOREIGNCORPORATIONS
I.DEPOSITORSUBSTITUTIONOFSECURITIESDEPOSITEDBYTHEBRANCHOFFICE
1.Coverletterrequestingacceptanceofthesecuritiesdeposit
2.Photocopyoftheconfirmationofsaleororiginalcopyofthegovernmentbonds
3. Letter request for earmarking of treasury bills for SEC deposit, stamped received by the
BureauofTreasury
BIR
II.WITHDRAWALOFLICENSEOFFOREIGNCORPORATIONS
1.Petitionforwithdrawaloflicense
2.Authenticatedcopyoftheboardresolutionapprovingthewithdrawal
BIR
4.Listofcreditors,ifany,andconsentofeachcreditor,orcertificationastononexistenceof
creditors
5.OriginallicenseissuedbytheSEC
6.Publishersaffidavitevidencingthepublicationofthenoticeofwithdrawal(onceaweekfor
three[3]consecutiveweeks)
7.BIRtaxclearance
III. WITHDRAWAL OF LICENSE OF AREA OR REGIONAL HEADQUARTERSand REGIONAL OPERATING

HEADQUARTERS
1.Petitionforwithdrawaloflicense
2.Authenticatedcopyoftheboardresolutionapprovingthewithdrawal
3.OriginallicenseissuedbytheSEC
4.IndorsementbytheBOI

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IV.AMENDMENTOFLICENSEOFFOREIGNCORPORATIONS
BasicRequirements

1.Petitionforamendmentoflicense
2.Boardresolutionapprovingtheamendments
Additionalrequirements

a.Amendmentofcorporate/partnershipname
a.1.NameVerificationSlip
a.2.Affidavitofadirector/partnerundertakingtochangecompanyname
b.Change/appointmentofresidentagent
b.1.Boardresolutionorletterofappointment
b.2.Acceptancebytheresidentagent

MINIMUMPAIDUPCAPITALREQUIREMENT
BASEDONINDUSTRY:
BreakBulkAgent P250,000.00
CargoConsolidator P400,000.00
FinancingCompany
MetroManilaandother1stclasscities P10,000,000.00
Otherclassesofcities P5,000,000.00
Municipalities P2,500,000.00
FreightForwarders
Domestic P250,000.00
International P2,000,000.00
HealthMaintenanceOrganization P10,000,000.00
Insurance
InsuranceBroker P20,000,000.00
ReinsuranceBroker P20,000,000.00
InsuranceBrokerandReinsuranceBroker P50,000,000.00
LifeInsuranceCompany P1,000,000,000.00
NonLifeInsuranceCompany P1,000,000,000.00
ReinsuranceCompany P2,000,000,000.00
InvestmentAdviser/Manager P10,000,000.00
InvestmentCompany P50,000,000.00
InvestmentHouse P300,000,000.00
Mining P2,500,000.00
NonVesselOperatingCommonCarrier P4,000,000.00
Pawnshop P100,000.00
PreNeedPlanIssuer P100,000,000.00
PreNeedPlanAgent P5,000,000.00

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RecruitmentforLocalEmployment
Corporation P500,000.00
Partnership P200,000.00
RecruitmentforOverseasEmployment P2,000,000.00
RetailTradewithForeignEquity US$2,500,000.00
School(forstockcorporations)
ElementaryEducation P1,000,000.00
Elementary&SecondaryEducation P2,500,000.00
Elementary,Secondary,Tertiary,Post/GraduateEducationP5,000,000.00
SecurityAgency P500,000.00
SecuritiesBroker/Dealer P100,000,000.00
(New/SROMember)
SecuritiesBroker/Dealer P10,000,000.00
(Existing/SROMember)
SecuritiesBroker/DealerinProprietaryShares P5,000,000.00
(NonSROMember)
SpecialPurposeVehicle P31,250,000.00
SpecialPurposeCorporation P5,000,000.00
TransferAgent P1,000,000.00
BASEDONFOREIGNEQUITY:
DomesticCorporationswithmorethan40%
foreignequity
DomesticMarketEnterprise US$200,000.00
ExportMarketEnterprise P5,000.00
ForeignBranchOffice
Domesticmarketenterprise US$200,000.00
Exportmarketenterprise P5,000.00
Partnershipwithforeignpartner
Domesticmarketenterprise US$200,000.00
Exportmarketenterprise P3,000.00
ForeignRepresentativeOffice US$30,000.00
RegionalAreaHeadquarters(RHQ) US$50,000.00
RegionalOperatingHeadquarters(ROHQ) US$200,000.00

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BUSINESSESREQUIRINGENDORSEMENTSFROMOTHERGOVERNMENTAGENCIES*
AirTransport CivilAeronauticsBoard
Banks, Pawnshops or other Financial BangkoSentralngPilipinas
IntermediarieswithQuasiBankingFunctions
CharitableInstitutions DepartmentofSocialWelfareandDevelopment
EducationalInstitutions(stockandnonstock) ElementarytoHighSchool:Departmentof
Education
College,TertiaryCourse:CommissionofHigher
Education
Technical Vocational Course: Technical Education
SkillsandDevelopmentAuthority
ElectricPowerPlants DepartmentofEnergy
Hospitals/Health DepartmentofHealth
Insurance InsuranceCommission
Neighborhood HousingandLandUseRegulatoryBoard
ProfessionalAssociations ProfessionalRegulationCommission
Radio,TV,Telephone NationalTelecommunicationsCommission
RecruitmentforOverseasEmployment PhilippineOverseasEmploymentAdministration
SecurityAgency PhilippineNationalPolice
WaterTransport/Shipbuilding/ShipRepair MaritimeIndustryAuthority
Indorsements,ifapplicable,shallformpartoftheregistrationpapers

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SECEXPRESSFORMSFORINCORPORATION
ARTICLESOFINCORPORATION
OF
____________________________________________________________________
That we, all of legal age, citizens and residents of the Republic of the Philippines, have this day
voluntarilyassociatedourselvestogetherforthepurposeofformingacorporationunderthelawsofthe
Philippines.
ANDWEHEREBYCERTIFY:
FIRST:Thatthenameofthesaidcorporationshallbe:
________________________________________________________________________
SECOND:Thatthepurposesforwhichsaidcorporationisformedare:

A._______________________________________________________________
B.Thatthecorporationshallhavealltheexpresspowersofacorporationasprovidedforunder
section36oftheCorporationCodeofthePhilippines.
THIRD:Thattheplacewheretheprincipalofficeofthecorporationistobeestablishedisat:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
FOURTH:ThatthetermofforwhichthecorporationistoexistisFIFTY(50)yearsfromandafter
thedateofissuanceofthecertificateofincorporation.
FIFTH:Thatthenames,nationalities,andresidencesoftheincorporatorsareasfollows;
Name Nationality Address

SIXTH:Thatthenumberofdirectorsofthecorporationisfive(5)whoarealsotheincorporators.
SEVENTH: That the authorized capital stock of the corporation is

__________________________( )pesos in lawful money of the Philippines, divided into
________________________shareswithaparvalueof____________________pesospershare.

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EIGHT:Thatthesubscriberstothecapitalstockandtheamountpaidintotheirsubscriptionare
asfollows.
Name Nationality No. of shares Amount AmountPaid

Total
NINTH: That no transfer of stock or interest which would reduce the ownership of Filipino
citizens to less than the required percentage of the capital stock as provided by existing laws shall be
allowedorpermittedtoberecordedintheproperbooksofthecorporationandthisrestrictionshallbe
indicatedinallthestockcertificatesissuedbythecorporation.
TENTH:That_______________________hasbeenelectedbythesubscribersastreasurerofthe
laws;andthatassuchTreasurer,he/shehasbeenauthorizedtoreceiveforandinthenameandforthe
benefitofthecorporation,allsubscriptionspaidinbythesubscribers.
ELEVENTH: That the incorporators undertake to change the name of the corporation
immediately upon receipt of notice or directive from the Securities and Exchange Commission that
anothercorporation,partnershiporpersonhasacquiredapriorrighttotheuseofthatnameorthatthe
namehasbeendeclaredmisleading,deceptive,confusinglysimilartoaregisteredname,orcontraryto
publicmorals,goodcustomsorpublicpolicy.
In witness whereof, we have set our hands this __________ of ___________, 200__ at
___________________________.

___________________ ___________________
TINNo._____________ TINNo._____________

___________________ ___________________
TINNo._____________ TINNo._____________

___________________ ___________________
TINNo._____________ TINNo._____________

___________________
TINNo._____________

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____________________ ____________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

RepublicofthePhilippines)
)S.S.
BEFOREME,aNotaryPublicinandfor___________________,Philippines,this__________day
of__________________personallyappeared:
NAME VALIDPROOFOFIDENTITY DATE&PLACEISSUED
andattheplacefirstabovewritten.
NOTARYPUBLIC
UntilDecember31,20__
Doc.No.________;
PageNo.________;
BookNo._______;
Seriesof________;
TREASURERSAFFIDAVIT

RepublicofthePhilippines}
Cityof}S.S.
Provinceof}
I,_______________________________,beingdulysworn,deposeandsay:

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That I have been elected by the subscribers of the corporation as Treasurer thereof, to act as
such until my successor has been duly elected and qualified in accordance with the bylaws of the
corporation,andthatassuchTreasurer,Iherebycertifyunderoaththatatleast25%oftheauthorized
capitalstockofthecorporationhasbeensubscribedandatleast25%ofthesubscriptionhasbeenpaid,
andreceivedbymeincashforthebenefitandcreditofthecorporation.
ThisisalsotoauthorizetheSecuritiesandExchangeCommissionandBangkoSentralngPilipinas
to examine and verify the deposit in the ________________________, __________________ in my
nameastreasurerintrustfor________________________________________________________inthe
amount of __________________________________(________ ___ ___ __)representing the paid up
capitalofthecorporationwhichisintheprocessofincorporation.Thisauthorityisvalidandinspection
of said deposit may be made even after the issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation to the
corporation.Shouldthedepositbetransferredtoanotherbankpriortoorafterincorporation,thiswill
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
corporationaswellasallsupportingpaperstodeterminetheutilizationanddisbursementofthesaid
paidupcapital.
In case the said paid up capital is not deposited or withdrawn prior to the approval of the
articlesofincorporation,I,onbehalfoftheabovenamedcorporation,waiveourrighttoanoticeand
hearingintherevocationofourCertificateofIncorporation.
__________________
Treasurer
SUBSCRIBEDANDSWORNtobeforemethis____dayof_____at________,Philippines,affiant
exhibitingtomehisCommunityTaxCertificateNo.__________issuedat_______,on
____________.
NOTARYPUBLIC
UntilDec.31,20__
Doc.No.________;
PageNo.________;
BookNo._______;
Seriesof________;
BYLAWS
OF
___________________________________________________________________
ARTICLEI
SUBSCRIPTION,ISSUANCEANDTRANSFEROFSHARES

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Section1.SubscriptionsSubscriberstothecapitalstockofthecorporationshallpaythevalue
ofthestockinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsprescribedbytheBoardofDirectors.Unpaid
subscriptionsshallnotearninterestunlessdeterminedbytheBoardofDirectors.
Section 2. Certificate The stockholder shall be entitled to one or more certificates for fully
paidstocksubscriptioninhisnameinthebooksofthecorporation.
ThecertificatesshallcontainthemattersrequiredbylawandtheArticlesofIncorporation.Theyshall
be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board of Directors and numbered
consecutively. The certificate shall be signed by the President, countersigned by the Secretary or
AssistantSecretary,andsealedwiththecorporateseal.
Section 3. Transfer of Shares Subject to the restrictions, terms and conditions contained in
the Articles of Incorporation, shares may be transferred, sold, assigned or pledged by delivery of the
certificates duly indorsed by the stockholder, his attorneyinfact, or other legally authorized person.
Thetransfershallbevalidandbindingonthecorporationonlyuponrecordthereofinthebooksofthe
corporation. The Secretary shall cancel the stock certificates and issue new certificates to the
transferee.
Noshareofstockagainstwhichthecorporationholdsunpaidclaimshallbetransferableinthe
booksofthecorporation.
All certificates surrendered for transfer shall be stamped Cancelled 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 stock certificate is lost, stolen, or destroyed, a new
certificatemaybeissuedinlieuthereofinaccordancewiththeprocedureprescribedunderSection73
oftheCorporationCode.
ARTICLEII
MEETINGSOFSTOCKHOLDERS
Section1.Annual/RegularMeetingsTheannual/regularmeetingsofstockholdersshallbe
heldattheprincipalofficeon____________ofeachyear,ifalegalholiday,thenonthedayfollowing.
Section2.SpecialMeetingThespecialmeetingsofstockholders,foranypurposeorpurposes,
mayatanytimebecalledbyanyofthefollowing:(a)BoardofDirectors,atitsowninstance,oratthe
writtenrequestofstockholdersrepresentingamajorityoftheoutstandingcapitalstock,(b)President.
Section3.PlaceofMeetingStockholdersmeetings,whetherregularorspecial,shallbeheldin
theprincipalofficeofthecorporationoratanyplacedesignatedbytheBoardofDirectorsinthecityor
municipalitywheretheprincipalofficeofthecorporationislocated.

Section4.NoticeofMeetingNoticesforregularorspecialmeetingsofstockholdersmaybe
sent by the Secretary by personal delivery or by mail at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the

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meetingtoeachstockholderofrecordathislastknownaddress.Thenoticeshallstatetheplace,date
andhourofthemeeting,andthepurposeorpurposesforwhichthemeetingiscalled.
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,anybusinessmaybetransactedthatmighthavebeentransactedontheoriginaldateofthe
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
amountofstockshallbepresent.
Section 6. Conduct of Meeting Meeting of the stockholders shall be presided over by the
President,orinhisabsence,byachairmantobechosenbythestockholders.TheSecretary,shallactas
Secretaryofeverymeetings,butifnotpresent,thechairmanofthemeetingshallappointasecretaryof
themeeting.
Section7.MannerofVotingAtallmeetingsofstockholders,astockholdermayvoteinperson
orbyproxy.Unlessotherwiseprovidedintheproxy,itshallbevalidonlyforthemeetingatwhichit
hasbeenpresentedtotheSecretary.AllproxiesmustbeinthehandsoftheSecretarybeforethetime
setforthemeeting.ProxiesfiledwiththeSecretarymayberevokedbythestockholderseitherinan
instrumentinwritingdulypresentedandrecordedwiththeSecretary,priortoascheduledmeetingor
bytheirpersonalpresenceatthemeeting.

Section8.ClosingofTransferBooksorFixingofRecordDateForthepurposeofdetermining
thestockholdersentitledtonoticeof,ortovoteat,anymeetingofstockholdersoranyadjournment
thereofortoreceivepaymentofanydividend,theBoardofDirectorsmayprovidethatthestockand
transferbooksbeclosedforten(10)workingdaysimmediatelyprecedingsuchmeeting.
ARTICLEIII
BOARDOFDIRECTORS

Section 1.PowersoftheBoardUnlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw,thecorporatepowersof
thecorporationshallbeexercised,allbusinessconductedandallpropertyofthecorporationcontrolled
and held by the Board of Directors to be elected by and from among the stockholders. Without
prejudicetosuchpowersasmaybegrantedbylaw,theBoardofDirectorsshallalsohavethefollowing
powers:
a.)Fromtimetotime,tomakeandchangerulesandregulationsnotinconsistentwiththese
bylawsforthemanagementofthecorporationsbusinessandaffairs;

b.)Topurchase,receive,takeorotherwiseacquireforandinthenameofthecorporation,any
andallproperties,rights,orprivileges,includingsecuritiesandbondsofothercorporations,for

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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 other corporations or for purposes other than
thoseforwhichthecorporationwasorganized,subjecttosuchstockholdersapprovalas may
berequiredbylaw;

d.) To incur such indebtedness as the Board may deem necessary, to issue evidence of
indebtedness including without limitation, notes, deeds of trust, bonds, debentures, or
securities, subject to such stockholders approval as may be required by law, and/or pledge,
mortgage,orotherwiseencumberallorpartofthepropertiesofthecorporation;

e.)Toestablishpension,retirement,bonus,orothertypesofincentivesorcompensationplans
fortheemployees,includingofficersanddirectorsofthecorporation;

f.) To prosecute, maintain, defend, compromise or abandon any lawsuit in which the
corporationoritsofficerareeitherplaintiffsordefendantsinconnectionwiththebusinessof
thecorporation;

g.) 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 of the corporation to any standing or special
committeeortoanyofficeroragentandtoappointanypersontobeagentofthecorporation
withsuchpowersanduponsuchtermsasmaybedeemedfit;

h.) To implement these bylaws and to act on any matter not covered by these bylaws,
provided such matter does not require the approval or consent of the stockholders under the
CorporationCode.
Section 2. Election and Term The Board of Directors shall be elected during each regular
meetingofstockholdersandshallholdofficeforone(1)yearanduntiltheirsuccessorsareelectedand
qualified.
Section3.VacanciesAnyvacancyoccurringintheBoardofDirectorsotherthanbyremoval
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
stockholdersataregularoratanyspecialmeetingofstockholderscalledforthepurpose.Adirectorso
electedtofillavacancyshallbeelectedonlyfortheunexpiredtermofhispredecessorinoffice.
The vacancy resulting from the removal of a director by the stockholders in the manner
providedbylawmaybefilledbyelectionatthesamemeetingofstockholderswithoutfurthernotice,
oratanyregularoratanyspecialmeetingofstockholderscalledforthepurpose,aftergivingnoticeas
prescribedinthesebylaws.
Section4.MeetingsRegularmeetingsoftheBoardofDirectorsshallbeheldonceamonthon
such dates and at places as may be called by the Chairman of the Board, or upon the request of a
majorityoftheDirectors.

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Section 5.NoticeNoticeoftheregularorspecialmeetingoftheBoard,specifyingthedate,
timeandplaceofthemeeting,shallbecommunicatedbytheSecretarytoeachdirectorpersonally,or
bytelephone,telegram,orbywrittenmessage.Adirectormaywaivethisrequirement,eitherexpressly
orimpliedly.
Section 6. Quorum A majority of the number of directors as fixed in the Articles of

Incorporationshallconstituteaquorumforthetransactionofcorporatebusinessandeverydecisionof
atleastamajorityofthedirectorspresentatameetingatwhichthereisaquorumshallbevalidasa
corporate act, except for the election of officers which shall require the vote of a majority of all the
membersoftheBoard.
Section7.ConductoftheMeetingsMeetingsoftheBoardofDirectorsshallbepresidedover
by the Chairman of the Board, or in his absence, by any other director chosen by the Board. The
Secretary,shallactassecretaryofeverymeeting,ifnotpresent,theChairmanofthemeeting,shall
appointasecretaryofthemeeting.

Section 8. Compensation By resolution of the Board, each director shall receive a
reasonableperdiemallowanceforhisattendanceateachmeetingoftheBoard.Ascompensation,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,
subjecttotheapprovalofstockholdersrepresentingatleastamajorityoftheoutstandingcapitalstock
ataregularorspecialmeetingofthestockholders.

ARTICLEIV
OFFICER

Section 1. Election / Appointment Immediately after their election, the Board of Directors
shallformallyorganizebyelectingthePresident,theVicePresident,theTreasurer,andtheSecretary
atsaidmeeting.

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,
exceptthatnooneshallactasPresidentandTreasurerorSecretaryatthesametime.
Section2.PresidentThePresidentshallbetheChiefExecutiveOfficerofthecorporationand
shallexercisethefollowingfunctions:
a.)Topresideatthemeetingsofthestockholders;
b.)Toinitiateanddevelopcorporateobjectivesandpoliciesandformulatelongrangeprojects,
plans and programs for the approval of the Board of Directors, including those for executive
training,developmentandcompensation;

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c.)Tosuperviseandmanagethebusinessaffairsofthecorporationuponthedirectionofthe
BoardofDirectors;
d.) To implement the administrative and operational policies of the corporation under his
supervisionandcontrol;
e.) To appoint, remove, suspend or discipline employees of the corporation, prescribe their
duties,anddeterminetheirsalaries;
f.) To oversee the preparation of the budgets and the statements of accounts of the
corporation;
g.)Torepresentthecorporationatallfunctionsandproceedings;
h.) To execute on behalf of the corporation all contracts, agreements and other instruments
affectingtheinterestsofthecorporationwhichrequiretheapprovaloftheBoardofDirectors.
i.)TomakereportstotheBoardofDirectorsandstockholders;
j.)Tosigncertificatesofstock;
k.) To perform such other duties as are incident to his office or are entrusted to him by the
BoardofDirectors.

Section 4. The VicePresident He shall, if qualified, act as President in the absence of the
latter.Heshallhavesuchotherpowersanddutiesasmayfromtimetotimebeassignedtohimbythe
BoardofDirectorsorbythePresident.
Section5.TheSecretaryTheSecretarymustbearesidentandacitizenofthePhilippines.He
shallhavethefollowingspecificpowersandduties:

a.) To record the minutes and transactions of all meetings of the directors and the
stockholdersandtomaintainminutebooksofsuchmeetingsintheformandmannerrequired
bylaw;

b.) To keep 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
corporationsubscribed,issuedandtransferred;

c.)Tokeepthecorporatesealandaffixittoallpapersanddocumentsrequiringaseal,andto
attestbyhissignatureallcorporatedocumentsrequiringthesame;

d.)Toattendtothegivingandservingofallnoticesofthecorporationrequiredbylaworthese
bylawstobegiven;

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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.)Toactasinspectorattheelectionofdirectorsand,assuch,todeterminethenumberof
shares of stock outstanding and entitled to vote, the shares of stock represented at the
meeting,theexistenceofaquorum,thevalidityandeffectofproxies,andtoreceivevotes,
ballots or consents, hear and determine questions in connection with the right to vote, count
and tabulate all votes, determine the result, and do such acts as are proper to conduct the
election.

g.)Toperformsuchotherdutiesasareincidenttohisofficeorasmaybeassignedtohimbythe
BoardofDirectorsorthePresident.
Section6.TheTreasurerTheTreasurerofthecorporationshallhavethefollowingduties:

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.)Torenderanannualstatementshowingthefinancialconditionofthecorporationandsuch
other financial reports as the Board of Directors, or the President may, from time to time
require;

e.)Topreparesuchfinancialreports,statements,certificationsandotherdocumentswhich
may, from time to time, be required by government rules and regulations and to submit the
sametothepropergovernmentagencies;

f.)Toexercisesuchpowersandperformsuchdutiesandfunctionsasmaybeassignedtohim
bythePresident.
Section7.TermofOfficeThetermofofficeofallofficersshallbeone(1)yearanduntiltheir
successorsaredulyelectedandqualified.
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
mayelectasuccessorwhoshallholdofficefortheunexpiredterm.

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Section 9. Compensation The officers shall receive such renumeration as the Board of
Directorsmaydetermine.Adirectorshallnotbeprecludedfromservingthecorporationinany
othercapacityasanofficer,agentorotherwise,andreceivingcompensationtherefore.
ARTICLEV
OFFICES
Section1.TheprincipalofficeofthecorporationshallbelocatedattheplacestatedinArticleIII
oftheArticlesofIncorporation.Thecorporationmayhavesuchotherbranchoffices,eitherwithinor
outsidethePhilippinesastheBoardofDirectorsmaydesignate.
ARTICLEVI
AUDITOFBOOKS,FISCALYEARANDDIVIDENDS

Section1.ExternalAuditorAttheregularstockholdersmeeting,theexternalauditorofthe
corporation for the ensuing year shall be appointed. The external auditor shall examine, verify and
reportontheearningsandexpensesofthecorporation.
Section2.FiscalYearThefiscalyearofthecorporationshallbeginonthefirstdayofJanuary
andendonthelastdayofDecemberofeachyear.
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
outstandingstockheldbythem,asoftenandatsuchtimesastheBoardofDirectorsmaydetermineand
inaccordancewithlaw.

ARTICLEVII
SEAL

Section 1. Form and Inscriptions The corporate seal shall be determined by the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLEVIII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These bylaws may be amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of at least a
majority of the Board of Director s and the stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding
capital stock at any stockholders meeting called for that purpose. However, the power to amend,
modify,repealoradoptnewbylawsmaybedelegatedtotheBoardofDirectorsbytheaffirmativevote
of stockholders representing not less than twothirds of the outstanding capital stock; provided,
however,thatanysuchdelegationofpowerstotheBoardofDirectorstoamend,repealoradoptnew
bylaws may be revoked only by the vote of stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding
capitalstockataregularorspecialmeeting.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,we,theundersignedstockholdershaveadoptedtheforegoingbylaws
and hereunto affixed our signatures this ________day of ____________, 20______ at ____________,
____________.

___________________ ______________________

STOCKHOLDERSAGREEMENTS
Sec.100.Agreementsbystockholders.
1.Agreementsbyandamongstockholdersexecutedbeforetheformationandorganizationofa
close corporation, signed by all stockholders, shall survive the incorporation of such corporation and
shallcontinuetobevalidandbindingbetweenandamongsuchstockholders,ifsuchbetheirintent,to
theextentthatsuchagreementsarenotinconsistentwiththearticlesofincorporation,irrespectiveof
where the provisions of such agreements are contained, except those required by this Title to be
embodiedinsaidarticlesofincorporation.
2. An agreement between two or more stockholders, if in writing and signed by the parties
thereto, may provide that in exercising any voting rights, the shares held by them shall be voted as
thereinprovided,orastheymayagree,orasdeterminedinaccordancewithaprocedureagreedupon
bythem.
3.Noprovisioninanywrittenagreementsignedbythestockholders,relatingtoanyphaseofthe
corporate affairs, shall be invalidated as between the parties on the ground that its effect is to make
thempartnersamongthemselves.
4.Awrittenagreementamongsomeorallofthestockholdersinaclosecorporationshallnotbe
invalidatedonthegroundthatitsorelatestotheconductofthebusinessandaffairsofthecorporation
as to restrict or interfere with the discretion or powers of the board of directors: Provided, That such
agreementshallimposeonthestockholderswhoarepartiestheretotheliabilitiesformanagerialacts
imposedbythisCodeondirectors.
5.Totheextentthatthestockholdersareactivelyengagedinthemanagementoroperationof
thebusinessandaffairsofaclosecorporation,thestockholdersshallbeheldtostrictfiduciarydutiesto
eachotherandamongthemselves.Saidstockholdersshallbepersonallyliableforcorporatetortsunless
thecorporationhasobtainedreasonablyadequateliabilityinsurance.

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AMENDMENTOFTHEARTICLESOFINCORPORATION/BYLAWS
AMENDMENTOFTHEARTICLESOFINCORPORATION
Sec.16.AmendmentofArticlesofIncorporation.UnlessotherwiseprescribedbythisCodeorbyspecial
law,andforlegitimatepurposes,anyprovisionormatterstatedinthearticlesofincorporationmaybe
amendedbyamajorityvoteoftheboardofdirectorsortrusteesandthevoteorwrittenassentofthe
stockholdersrepresentingatleasttwothirds(2/3)oftheoutstandingcapitalstock,withoutprejudiceto
theappraisalrightofdissentingstockholdersinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisCode,orthevote
orwrittenassentofatleasttwothirds(2/3)ofthemembersifitbeanonstockcorporation.
Theoriginalandamendedarticlestogethershallcontainallprovisionsrequiredbylawtobesetoutin
thearticlesofincorporation.Sucharticles,asamendedshallbeindicatedbyunderscoringthechangeor
changesmade,andacopythereofdulycertifiedunderoathbythecorporatesecretaryandamajorityof
thedirectorsortrusteesstatingthefactthatsaidamendmentoramendmentshavebeendulyapproved
bytherequiredvoteofthestockholdersormembers,shallbesubmittedtotheSecuritiesandExchange
Commission.
The amendments shall take effect upon their approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission or
fromthedateoffilingwiththesaidCommissionifnotacteduponwithinsix(6)monthsfromthedateof
filingforacausenotattributabletothecorporation.
SECRequirementsfortheAmendmentoftheArticlesofIncorporation
1.AmendedArticlesofIncorporation(forstockandnonstockcorporations)

directors/trustees and the corporate secretary, certifying the amendment of the Articles of
Incorporation, indicating the amended provisions, the vote of the directors/trustees and
stockholders/members, the date and place of the stockholders or members meeting; the TIN of the
signatoriesshouldbeindicatedbelowtheirnames
Iftheprovisiontobeamendedisthecorporatename
6.Affidavitofadirector/trusteeorofficerundertakingtochangecorporatename

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SAMPLE:AmendedArticlesofIncorporation

AMENDEDARTICLESOFINCORPORATION
OF
SANTOREALTYANDDEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
(AsamendedonApril12,2009)
KnowAllMenByThesePresents:
Thatwe,allofwhomareoflegalageandmajorityareresidentsofthePhilippines,haveonthis
day,voluntarilyassociatedourselvestogetherforthepurposeofformingastockcorporationunderthe
lawsoftheRepublicofthePhilippines:
ANDWEDOHEREBYCERTIFY:
FIRST: That the name of the Corporation shall be SANTO REALTY AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION(AsamendedonApril12,2009)
SECOND:ThatthespecificpurposesforwhichsaidCorporationisformedare:
To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, lands or interest in lands and realty, and to own,
hold,improve,develop,manage,andoperatesaidlandorlandsorrealestatesoacquired,andtoerect
orcausetobeerectedonanylands,owned,held,occupied,oracquiredbythecorporation,buildings
andotherstructureswiththeirappurtenances,andtorebuild,enlarge,alter,improve,orremodelany
building or other structures now or hereafter erected on any lands or real estates so owned, held or
occupied, or otherwise dispose of any lands or real estate or interests in lands or real estates and in
buildingsandotherstructuresatanytimeownedorheldbythecorporation.
THIRD:Thattheplacewheretheprincipalofficeofthecorporationistobeestablishedorlocated
isat11011stAve.,FortBonifacio,Taguig,Philippines.(AsamendedonApril12,2009)
FOURTH:ThatthetermforwhichtheCorporationistoexistisTwentyFive(25)yearsfromand
afterthedateofissuanceoftheCertificateofIncorporation.(AsamendedonApril12,2009)
FIFTH:Thatthenames,nationalitiesandresidencesoftheincorporatorsareasfollows:

TrumpTowers,ManhattanCity,
1. DonaldTrump American
NewYork,U.S.A.
123GovernorsPlace,ShawBlvd.,
2. JonathanFrancisNepomuceno Filipino
456ApitongSt.,AyalaAlabang,
3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo Filipino

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789TeehankeeSt.,Multinational
4. RyanChristopherTeehankee Filipino
1001VallejoSt.,SantaRosa,
5. JonPauloSalvahan Filipino
Laguna,Philippines
6. AndersonCooper Filipino
124GovernorsPlace,ShawBlvd.,
7. FrancisTomTemprosa Filipino
SIXTH: That the number of directors of the Corporation shall be five (5) and that the names,
nationalities and residence of the Directors of said Corporation who shall act as such until their
successorsareelectedandhavequalifiedasprovidedforinthebylawsareasfollows:

1. DonaldTrump American TrumpTowers,ManhattanCity,
NewYork,U.S.A.
2. JonathanFrancisNepomuceno Filipino 123GovernorsPlace,ShawBlvd.,
3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo Filipino
789TeehankeeSt.,Multinational
4. RyanChristopherTeehankee Filipino
1001VallejoSt.,SantaRosa,
5. JonPauloSalvahan Filipino
Laguna,Philippines
SEVENTH:ThattheauthorizedcapitalstockoftheCorporationisONEHUNDREDMILLIONPESOS
(P100,000,000.00)inlawfulmoneyofthePhilippines,dividedintoONEMILLION(1,000,000.00)shares
withtheaparvalueofONEHUNDREDPESOS(P100.00)pershare.
EIGHT: That the authorized capital stock of the corporation has been fully subscribed
representingthesumofONEHUNDREDMILLIONPESOS(P100,000,000.00),PhilippineCurrency,andat
leasttwenty(25%)percentofthetotalsubscriptionhasbeenpaidasfollows:
Name Nationality No. Of Shares Amount AmountPaid

1. DonaldTrump American 400,000 P40,000,000.00 P40,000,000.00
2. JonathanFrancis Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

Nepomuceno
3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
4. RyanChristopher Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

Teehankee

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5. JonPauloSalvahan Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
6. AndersonCooper Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
7. FrancisTomTemprosa Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00
TOTAL 1,000,000 P100,000,000.00 P100,000,000.00
NINTH: That Mr. Virgilio Macasaet has been elected by the subscribers as Treasurer of the
laws; and that as such Treasurer, he has been authorized to receive for and in the name and for the
benefitofthecorporation,allsubscriptionspaidbythesubscribers.
TENTH:ThatnotransferofstocksorinterestthereinwhichwillreducetheownershipofFilipino
citizenstolessthanthepercentageofthecapitalstockrequiredbylawshallbeallowedorpermittedto
be recorded in the Corporate Books and this restriction shall be indicated in all the stock certificates
issuedbythecorporation.
ELEVENTH: That the corporation manifests its willingness to change its corporate name in the
event another person, firm or entity has acquired a prior right to use the said firm name or one
deceptivelyorconfusinglysimilartoit.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,wehavehereuntoaffixedoursignaturesthis9thdayofApril2009atthe
CityofMakati,Philippines.
INCORPORATORS

TINNo.2356345324 TINNo.5467863454

TINNo.5466589087 TINNo.5468790987

TINNo.4607988457 TINNo.7609789834

FRANCISTOMTEMPROSA
TINNo.5609877890

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PHILIPPEAQUINO LUISMARTINTAN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CITYOFMAKATI )S.S.
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for Makati City, Philippines, this 12th day of April 2009
personallyappeared:


5111037 City
8996383
8571535
5587423
1434403
1434402 City

andtheplacefirstabovewritten.
ALEXANDERF.LIM
NotaryPublic
RollNo.1234
PTRNo.2345
CTCNo.3456
MCLENo.4567
Commissionexpires:31December2010

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Doc.No.1;
PageNo.1;
BookNo.1;
Seriesof2009.

SAMPLE:DirectorsCertificate

DIRECTORSCERTIFICATEONTHEFILINGOFTHEAMENDEDARTICLESOFINCORPORATIONOF
SantoRealtyandDevelopmentCorporation

WE, the undersigned majority of the Directors and the Corporate Secretary of Rockwell
CorporationdoherebycertifythattheArticlesofIncorporationoftheCorporationwasamendedbya
majorityvoteoftheDirectorsandthevoteofstockholdersrepresentingatleasttwothirds(2/3)ofthe
outstandingcapitalstockatseparatemeetingson12April2009at11011stAve.,FortBonifacio,Taguig,
Philippines.
TheamendedprovisionsoftheattachedAmendedArticlesofIncorporationrefertotheFIRST,
THIRDandFOURTHArticles.TheFIRSTArticlewasamendedchangingthecorporatenamefromSANTO
REALTY, INC. toSANTO REALTY AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. TheTHIRDArticlewasamended,
transferringtheprincipalofficeofthecorporationfrom123 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati
City,Philippinesto11011stAve.,FortBonifacio,Taguig,Philippines.TheFOURTHArticlewasamended
changingthetermofthecorporationfromfifty(50)totwentyfive(25)years.
INWITNESSWHEREOF,wehaveexecutedthisDirectorsCertificatethis12thdayofApril,atthe
CityofMakati.
Ma.AngelaAguinaldo JonathanNepomuceno
ChairmanoftheMeeting/Director SecretaryoftheMeeting/Director
TIN:7855370912 TIN:6681243778

DonaldTrump RyanChristopherTeehankee
Director Director
TIN:9800047865 TIN:7790876521

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JonPauloSalvahan
Director
TIN:7689761324
SUBSCRIBEDANDSWORNtobeforemethis12thdayofApril2009inTaguigCity,affiants
exhibitingtomethefollowing:


5111037 City
8996383
8571535
5587423
1434403
1434402 City
JuanDelaCruz
NotaryPublic
RollNo.1234
PTRNo.2345
CTCNo.3456
MCLENo.4567
MycommissionexpiresDecember31,
2010
Doc.No.1;
PageNo.1;
BookNo.1;
Seriesof2009.

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AMENDMENTOFTHEBYLAWS
Sec.48.Amendmentstobylaws.Theboardofdirectorsortrustees,byamajorityvotethereof,andthe
ownersofatleastamajorityoftheoutstandingcapitalstock,oratleastamajorityofthemembersofa
nonstockcorporation,ataregularorspecialmeetingdulycalledforthepurpose,mayamendorrepeal
any bylaws or adopt new bylaws. The owners of twothirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock or
twothirds(2/3)ofthemembersinanonstockcorporationmaydelegatetotheboardofdirectorsor
trustees the power to amend or repeal any bylaws or adopt new bylaws: Provided, That any power
delegatedtotheboardofdirectorsortrusteestoamendorrepealanybylawsoradoptnewbylaws
shall be considered as revoked whenever stockholders owning or representing a majority of the
outstanding capital stock or a majority of the members in nonstock corporations, shall so vote at a
regularorspecialmeeting.
Whenever any amendment or new bylaws are adopted, such amendment or new bylaws shall be
attachedtotheoriginalbylawsintheofficeofthecorporation,andacopythereof,dulycertifiedunder
oath by the corporate secretary and a majority of the directors or trustees, shall be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission the same to be attached to the original articles of incorporation
andoriginalbylaws.
TheamendedornewbylawsshallonlybeeffectiveupontheissuancebytheSecuritiesandExchange
CommissionofacertificationthatthesamearenotinconsistentwiththisCode.(22aand23a)
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CHAPTER 2: THE BASICS

1. That we are Barangay Officials of the aforementioned Barangay being the

1. That I am an employee of GMA Network, Inc. at Makati City, Metro Manila,

A:She is actively an officer of the Human Rights Organization, an organization engaged in

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 45 of the consolidationsubdivision plan

CHAPTER 3: CONTRACTS AND DEEDS

Sec. 51. Place and time of meetings of stockholders or members. Stockholders' or

SEVENTH: That the authorized capital stock of the corporation is .................................................

NameofSubscriber Nationality NoofShares Amount

NAME NATIONALITY RESIDENCE

NAME NATIONALITY RESIDENCE

Name Nationality No. Of Shares Amount AmountPaid

2. JonathanFrancis Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

4. RyanChristopher Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

5. JonPauloSalvahan Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

6. AndersonCooper Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

7. FrancisTomTemprosa Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

TOTAL 1,000,000 P100,000,000.00 P

BEFORE ME, aNotaryPublicinandforMakatiCity,Philippines,this19thdayofFebruary2009

5.JonPauloSalvahan DriversLicensewithNo. 05052008/SantaRosaCity

h) To establish pension, retirement, bonus, profit sharing, or other types of incentives or

Section 6. Quorum A majority of the number of directors as fixed in the Articles of

Section 8. Compensation ByresolutionoftheBoard,eachdirectorshallreceiveareasonable

Section 4. The VicePresident(s) IfoneormoreVicePresidentsareappointed,he/theyshall

Section 2.Fiscal YearThefiscalyearofthecorporationshallbeginonthefirstdayofJanuary

provided,however, thatanysuchdelegationofpowerstotheBoard of Directorstoamend,repeal or

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RESOLVED, That the Corporation is hereby authorized to renew the lease

I, the undersigned Corporate Secretary of __Name of Corporation__, INC., a domestic

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this _____________ at

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me this........ day of ........................... 2008, by

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1. Directors Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors

III. WITHDRAWAL OF LICENSE OF AREA OR REGIONAL HEADQUARTERSand REGIONAL OPERATING

Name Nationality Address

SEVENTH: That the authorized capital stock of the corporation is

NAME VALIDPROOFOFIDENTITY DATE&PLACEISSUED

Section 6. Quorum A majority of the number of directors as fixed in the Articles of

2. Directors/Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the

NAME NATIONALITY RESIDENCE

NAME NATIONALITY RESIDENCE

Name Nationality No. Of Shares Amount AmountPaid

2. JonathanFrancis Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

3. Ma.AngelaAguinaldo Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

4. RyanChristopher Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

5. JonPauloSalvahan Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

6. AndersonCooper Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

7. FrancisTomTemprosa Filipino 100,000 P10,000,000.00 P10,000,000.00

TOTAL 1,000,000 P100,000,000.00 P100,000,000.00

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I, the undersigned Corporate Secretary of Name of Corporation, INC., a domestic

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