Charlie gave his diamond-encrusted watch worth Php 25,000.00 to his friend Danny as a birthday gift. Danny readily accepted the gift with profuse gratitude. One month later, they had a serious quarrel; hence, Charlie demanded the return of the watch from Danny. Danny refused to return the watch. What is the nature of this donation?

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• A executed a deed of donation in favor of B who accepted it. It however states that the donation will take effect upon A’s death and B cannot alienate, but it further states that B can register the deed and obtain a title. What is the nature of the donation?
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