Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9353)
Republic Act No. 9353 aims to include certain parcels of land acquired by accretion as part of the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Sipalay, amending Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9027, which converted the Municipality of Sipalay into a component city.
RA 9353 expands the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Sipalay to include specific parcels of lands acquired by accretion, described in the law by precise boundaries, as part of its territory.
Republic Act No. 9027 was the law that originally converted the Municipality of Sipalay into a component city now known as the City of Sipalay.
The City of Sipalay is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Cauayan, on the east by the Municipality of Candoni, on the south by the Municipality of Hinoba-an, and on the west by the Sulu Sea.
Three parcels of land acquired by accretion are included in the City of Sipalay’s territorial jurisdiction, each described with specific metes and bounds in the law.
Section 2 provides that the parcels of lands acquired by accretion and described in the law, together with their appurtenances, shall belong to the City of Sipalay and may be sold or leased under rules and regulations promulgated by the city government.
The Land Registration Authority is mandated to issue separate titles for the described parcels of land within one year from the approval of the Act.
Yes, there are reservations such as a salvage zone along certain boundary lines, bank protection, environmental protection areas, and easements as specified in the descriptions of the parcels of land.
The provisions of RA 9353 are without prejudice to resolutions by the appropriate agency or forum regarding existing boundary disputes or territorial jurisdiction questions between the City of Sipalay and adjoining local government units.
The law took effect upon its approval on September 26, 2006.