[Solved] If a parcel of land sought to be registered is located in two (2) provinces, where should the case be filed?

Q.	If a parcel of land sought to be registered is located in two (2) provinces, where should the case be filed?
A.	In both provinces;
B.	If declared for taxation purposes in one (1), then in that province;
C.	If the boundary has already been determined and there are now plans for the two (2) provinces, then file the same in each of the provinces;
D.	If the land has been declared for taxation purposes in one province, then, file it in the said province even if the boundary has not yet been determine. (Note: The boundary should have been determined.)
Answer» C. If the boundary has already been determined and there are now plans for the two (2) provinces, then file the same in each of the provinces;

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