G'day ottofor2000,:)   Hope this helps.     Philippine Laws on Foreign Ownership of Land   Foreign nationals would prefer to own lands, especially foreign investors who intend to stay here for a considerable period of time. The law, however, states that foreigners cannot own lands, with only a few exceptions:   1. a balikbayan (a former natural born filipino citizen) is entitled to own 1,000 square meters of residential land, and one hectare of agricultural or farm land;  2. in cases of succession; and  3. in cases of a condominium unit where a foreigner can own up to 40 percent of the capital stock of the condominium corporattion.   A lease agreement can be entered into with Filipino landowners for an initial period of 50 years renewable for another 25 years.     General Rule of Holding or owning a Real Estate 1. General Rule  only Filipino citizens and corporations at least sixty percent of the capital of which is owned by Filipino are entitled to acquire and own land in the Philippines.  how does he do it.    I bow to you knowlege pool.        2508