PROCLAMATION NO. 696

: The Marinduque Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area comprising two parcels of land with an aggregate area of approximately 8,827.96 hectares situated in the municipalities of Boac, Gasan, Buenavista, Torrijos, and Sta. Cruz, Province of Marinduque, declared under the category of Wildlife Sanctuary pursuant to Republic Act No. 7586 (NIPAS Act of 1992).
: The legal basis is Republic Act No. 7586, also known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.
: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has administrative jurisdiction over the sanctuary.
: The sanctuary is subject to valid, prior, and existing rights, and the rights of indigenous peoples as provided for in Republic Act No. 8371 (Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act) and relevant DENR regulations.
: It is declared under the category of Wildlife Sanctuary according to the NIPAS Act.
: The sanctuary covers areas in the municipalities of Boac, Gasan, Buenavista, Torrijos, and Sta. Cruz.
: Parcel 1 contains approximately 5,597.75 hectares and Parcel 2 approximately 3,230.21 hectares.
: Yes, valid, prior, and existing rights are recognized and protected.
: Republic Act No. 8371 (Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act) and DENR Administrative Order 02, Series of 1993 are referenced.
: It serves as the official geographic description and boundary reference for the Marinduque Wildlife Sanctuary.