June 13, 1986

MINISTRY MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 07-86

SUBJECT    :     Guidelines on the Condonation of Accrued Interests on Overdue
                           Amortization Payments and/or Rentals By Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Landed Estates

With the view to alleviate the farmers from economic difficulties, the following guidelines are hereby issued to govern the condonation of accrued interests on overdue amortization payments and/or rentals in landed estated acquired under C.A. 539 R.A. 1400, as amended and R.A. 3844, as amended, pursuant to Executive Order No. 1083 dated January 28, 1986:   THacES

a.         Accrued interest on overdue amortization payments refers to the interest on the unpaid lot principal, which is equivalent to six per centum (6%) per annum of the unpaid cost of the lot. A farmer who is required to pay interest on unpaid lot principal is a promisee in agreement to sell.

b.         Rental refers to the amount due and demandable from farmers for the use and occupation of the lot from the date of acquisition or occupation until the execution of agreement to sell/deed of sale.

c.         Condoned Interest and Rentals

All accrued interests on overdue amortization and/or rentals incurred by agrarian reform beneficiaries in landed estates as of December 31, 1985 are condoned.

d.         All payments under protest and deposits made by farmers should be applied to lot principal.   DTIcSH

This Order shall take effect immediately.

(SGD.) HEHERSON T. ALVAREZ
Minister

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