The 1945 Declaration of Real Property book from the Municipal Assessor’s Office of Dumarao records land ownership and property transactions from that year. It contains about 600 pages arranged in chronological order and is covered in thick brown cloth for protection. This book is historically important as it documents property rights and helped local government collect taxes for public services. It is the oldest known record of its kind in the area and serves as proof of land ownership, especially useful when property titles are unclear. The book shows signs of aging, such as yellowed, brittle pages, tears, faded ink, and insect damage, which makes it fragile. To preserve it, the book is stored in a wooden cabinet in an air-conditioned room, though some pages have been lost over time due to handling and moving.
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Ma. Joymie A. Valencia, 2024
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Charity A. Sobremisana, Ma. Joymie A. Valencia, Manilyn M. Lozada
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