A sent a document letter to B and obligated himself to give him ₱10M when he will feel like doing it. A year later, B wanted to enforce the commitment of A. What would be your advice if you were the counsel?
A)I would advice him to enforce it because the letter is akin to a contract.
B)I would advice him to enforce it because the letter is a source of a demandable obligation.
C)I would not advice him to enforce since the promise is void as the performance depends upon the sole will of A. (Art. 1182, NCC)
D)I would advice him to enforce because the letter is an express acknowledgment of an obligation.

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The promise made by A is void because its fulfillment is solely based on A's discretion or will, making it non-binding and unenforceable as per Article 1182 of the New Civil Code (NCC).

A Sent a Document Letter to B and Obligated Himself