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2009-06-05 |
PUNO, C.J. |
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| In this regard, well-settled is the rule that registration of instruments must be done in the proper registry in order to effect and bind the land.[19] Prior to the Property Registration Decree of 1978, Act No. 496 (or the Land Registration Act) governed the recording of transactions involving registered land, i.e., land with a Torrens title. On the other hand, Act No. 3344, as amended, provided for the system of recording of transactions over unregistered real estate without prejudice to a third party with a better right.[20] Accordingly, if a parcel of land covered by a Torrens title is sold, but the sale is registered under Act No. 3344 and not under the Land Registration Act, the sale is not considered registered[21] and the registration of the deed does not operate as constructive notice to the whole world.[22] | |||||