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June 8, 2018

Edison R. Nalus

Dear Sir,

We were referred by Fr. Butch Doydora and Ms. Vilma Monteverde


regarding your case against Citiglobal pertaining to a property located at
Tagaytay Fontaine Villas, Brgy. Kaytitingan, Alfonso, Cavite. We are aware
that you are working overseas and were also informed that Ms. Vilma
Monteverde was appointed as your agent to deal and transact matters
pertaining to the filing of a complaint. And as such, we are closely
coordinating with Ms. Monteverde.

As we learned from the facts provided by Ms. Monteverde, you


purchased a house and lot amounting to PHP 2,660,984.59. It also came to
our knowledge that Citiglobal was due to deliver the unit last 2014, however,
the construction was only 20% complete by then, thus, amounting to an
actionable breach of the contract. It has incomplete and raw furnishing, the
water pipes are visibly seen, the flooring is defective, among others.
Additionally, we are aware that you have sent a demand letter to Citiglobal
coursed through Atty. Edmundo Cari-an requesting for an explanation.

For now, we still need additional information directly from you. As


such, we wish to hear from you other details so as to help us analyze the
case and aid us on how to proceed.

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To give you a glimpse of your rights, Presidential Decree 957, or
otherwise known as An Act Regulating the sale of Subdivision Lots and
Condominiums provides:

Section 19. Advertisements. Advertisements that may be made by the owner or


developer through newspaper, radio, television, leaflets, circulars or any other
form about the subdivision or the condominium or its operations or activities must
reflect the real facts and must be presented in such manner that will not tend to
mislead or deceive the public.

The owner or developer shall answerable and liable for the facilities,
improvements, infrastructures or other forms of development represented or
promised in brochures, advertisements and other sales propaganda disseminated
by the owner or developer or his agents and the same shall form part of the sales
warranties enforceable against said owner or developer, jointly and severally.
Failure to comply with these warranties shall also be punishable in accordance with
the penalties provided for in this Decree.

Section 23. Non-Forfeiture of Payments. No installment payment made by a


buyer in a subdivision or condominium project for the lot or unit he contracted to
buy shall be forfeited in favor of the owner or developer when the buyer, after due
notice to the owner or developer, desists from further payment due to the failure
of the owner or developer to develop the subdivision or condominium project
according to the approved plans and within the time limit for complying with the
same. Such buyer may, at his option, be reimbursed the total amount paid
including amortization interests but excluding delinquency interests, with interest
thereon at the legal rate.

Section 33. Nullity of Waivers. Any condition, stipulation, or provision in contract


of sale whereby any person waives compliance with any provision of this Decree
or of any rule or regulation issued thereunder shall be void.

In order to advance with our recourse, we can commence an action


through the filing of a verified complaint and upon payment of the required
legal fees with the Arbiter. However, should you wish to settle this matter
amicably, we can request the HLURB for a Conciliation Conference. And if

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this fails, the case will be referred to an Arbiter for filing of a proper verified
complaint.

Should you decide to take these legal remedies and avail of our
services, please inform us so that we can prepare the necessary Engagement
Proposal and start on our in-depth and thorough study of the case.

You may contact us through our mobile number or email addresses


provided below.

Sincerely,

Atty. Vincent Sheldon Zabala


(0942-857-3588 / vdonzabala@yahoo.com)

Atty. Rachelle Anne Billones


(0945-321-1028 / shinebillones24@gmail.com)

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