HNR LAW

12/08/2026

Ways to determine authenticity of Original/Transfer Certificate of Title

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚?

To 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲, you may check the 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 - Judicial forms must have LRA watermark that is visible through transmitted light, fibers, planchettes and intaglio or border print.

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 - The serial number located in the upper left portion of the title should be printed in red and duplicate titles are printed in black.

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 (𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 (𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀) - An old title should have a red dry seal; new titles should have a QR code with title details matching your duplicate copy.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 - Any means of difference in annotation, signatures, and the initials from the front and back pages of the Original Certificate Title (OCT) and Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) is a ground of suspicion.

𝗥𝗗 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Visit your nearest Registry of Deeds and verify your title by bringing your Owner’s Duplicate Copy or by providing your title’s serial number.

For further information, you may visit https://www.lra.gov.ph/.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 09276311949 (Globe)
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: 09603679737 / 09604655340 (Smart)
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: [email protected]
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𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗔𝗧-𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗦

As part of the government’s continuing efforts to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 87-2026, publishing the updated list of Value-Added Tax (VAT)-exempt medicines endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pursuant to Republic Act No. 10963 (TRAIN Law) and Republic Act No. 11534 (CREATE Act).

The issuance supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to expand access to quality healthcare by reducing the cost of essential medicines.

BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza emphasized the Bureau’s commitment to implementing tax policies that directly improve the lives of Filipinos.

“The Bureau remains steadfast in implementing tax policies that directly benefit our people. By expanding the list of VAT-exempt medicines, we are helping make essential healthcare more affordable while supporting the President’s vision of a healthier and more resilient Philippines,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

With the latest update, the number of VAT-exempt medicines has increased to 2,277, including 14 newly added medicines. The expanded coverage helps reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses, particularly for Filipinos undergoing long-term treatment for chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

The updated list now covers medicines used in the treatment of:

* Cancer – 708 medicines

* Hypertension – 537 medicines

* Diabetes – 331 medicines

* Mental Illness – 300 medicines

* High Cholesterol – 172 medicines

* Kidney Disease – 152 medicines

* Tuberculosis – 77 medicines

Every peso saved through the VAT exemption helps families continue treatment, purchase essential medicines, and better manage their daily needs.

By making healthcare more affordable, the government also supports better treatment outcomes and improves the quality of life of millions of Filipinos.

While the Bureau continues to fulfill its mandate of generating revenues for national development, it likewise ensures that the tax system delivers meaningful and tangible benefits to the Filipino people.

For more information, you may access:

Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 87-2026
https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%20No.%2087-2026_redacted.pdf

Updated Full List of VAT-Exempt Medicines (Annex A)
https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%2087-2026%20Annex%20A%20(6).pdf