QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1656)
The proclamation is issued pursuant to the President’s powers under Republic Act No. 7916 (Special Economic Zone Act of 1995), as amended by Republic Act No. 8748, and upon recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
It creates and designates the Metropolitan Technological Complex as an Information Technology Park (IT Park).
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines, signed the proclamation in her official capacity as President.
It is located along Metrobank Avenue, Metropolitan Park 1-A, San Rafael, Pasay City.
An area of Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine (15,279) square meters, more or less.
The proclamation references Lot 2, Pcs-00-009512, TCT No. 142881, and the Cons. Subd. plan, including related Lots and Psd numbers and the L.R.C. Record No.
To precisely identify the metes and bounds of the property so the exact area included in the IT Park designation is legally determinable and enforceable.
It states that the parcel is bounded SW. along Road Lot 1; NW. along Lot 3; NE. along Lot 29 (Channel); and SE. along Lot 1, all based on the Cons. Subd. plan.
The recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is mentioned.
It is subject to the provisions of RA 7916 as amended, its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and PEZA resolutions: Resolution No. 00-411 (Dec. 29, 2000) as amended by Resolution No. 04-295 (Sept. 20, 2004) and Resolution No. 08-348 (July 14, 2008).
The proclamation is dated October 28, 2008; the excerpt indicates it appears in 105 OG No. 2, 136 (January 12, 2009).
It supports the reliability and authenticity of the technical survey and ensures that the described boundaries/coordinates correspond to an approved survey and referenced date(s).
The text shows the President’s signature, affixation of the Republic’s seal, and attestation by the Executive Secretary (Eduardo R. Ermita), consistent with formal requirements for presidential issuances.
By expressly stating it is “subject to the provisions of RA 7916 as amended, its IRR, and specified PEZA resolutions,” indicating regulatory compliance and eligibility for the incentives/benefits under the statutory regime.