Question

Mr. Santos, a resident of Manila, purchased a residential property in Pasig City several years ago. At the time of purchase, there was a local law in Pasig City that required property owners to obtain a special permit for any building renovations or modifications. However, recently, the Pasig City Council issued a new ordinance repealing the previous requirement for a special permit.

Given the scenario above, discuss the following:

1. What is the effect of the new ordinance repealing the previous requirement for a special permit?
2. Can Mr. Santos now proceed with the renovations on his residential property without obtaining a special permit? Explain.
3. What are the implications of the repeal of the previous requirement for a special permit on other property owners in Pasig City?

Note: Consider the Civil Code of the Philippines, specifically Article 7 on Repeal of Laws, in answering the questions.