“Lands acquired by beneficiaries under this Act may not be sold, transferred or conveyed except through hereditary succession, or to the government, or the LBP, or to other qualified beneficiaries for a period of ten (10) years: provided, however, that the children or the spouse of the transferor shall have a right to repurchase the land from the government or LBP within a period of two (2) years.”
— Section 27, Republic Act No. 6657
Ignorantia juris non excusat.
The PSA reports functional literacy in the Philippines is 70.8%. Most students begin struggling with reading comprehension by Grade 7.
Yet, reading Philippine laws, Administrative Orders, Joint Memorandum Circulars, and Citizens' Charters requires a Grade 14–16 (post-graduate) reading level.