March 12, 2001
last update Feb. 2005

Attorney Mr.Magusara @San Antonio, Siquijor

Yes. The constitution in Philippine was changed and also some related law was changed on buying lot in Philippine for foreigner. Now foreigner can buy lot if it is residential. There is no limitation for the size. Of course, foreigner can use his own name on the title of the lot.

Attorney Mr.Boac @San Juan, Siquijor

Yes. The constitution in Philippine was changed and also some related law was changed on buying lot in Philippine for foreigner. Now foreigner can buy lot if it is residential or commercial and the area is 1hector or less. Foreigner cannot buy an agriculture lot. Of course, foreigner can use his own name on the title of the lot.

（注）シキホール島の弁護士二人は以上のように主張しているが、これは一般的に言われていることと異なっている。通常は、長期リースなどの方法で土地を確保するのが安心だ。