Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 441)
The proclamation excludes a certain parcel of land in Baguio City from the operation of the Baguio Town-site Reservation and declares it open for disposition under the provisions of Chapter X of the Public Land Act.
The land is identified as Sga-558 Benguet Labor Union (Labor Hall Site), a parcel situated in the District of Res. Sec. aAa, City of Baguio, containing an area of 500 square meters, bounded by lot 2, Swo-19505, Governor Pack Road, and others as described in detailed bearings.
Excluding the parcel means it is no longer subject to the Baguio Town-site Reservation restrictions and is declared open to disposition, meaning it may be legally acquired or disposed of under Chapter X of the Public Land Act.
Chapter X of the Public Land Act governs the disposition of public lands, setting procedures and conditions for acquiring and managing such lands, which now applies to the excluded parcel.
The proclamation was signed by Carlos P. Garcia, the President of the Philippines at that time.
The Executive Secretary, Fortunato De Leon, signed the document as authorized by the President, indicating his role in the execution of the proclamation.
The survey was done on July 25, 29 & 30, 1957, with specified bearings and boundary points marked by B.L. cylindrical concrete monuments, with an area of 500 square meters.
Commonwealth Act No. 141, also known as the Public Land Act, as amended, is referred to for legal authority.
The boundary description legally identifies the exact limits of the land parcel, which is essential for legal clarity in land disposition and prevents disputes.