Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 250)
Proclamation No. 66, series of 1923, which established the Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve.
It revokes the establishment of Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve and declares certain portions of the land open for disposition under the Public Land Act for agricultural purposes.
The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources recommended the revocation.
The Director of Forestry found that the greater portion of Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve is suitable for agricultural purposes.
The land portions found suitable for agriculture are declared open to disposition under the Public Land Act, making them available for agricultural use.
The Public Land Act governs the disposition of these lands.
Fortunato De Leon, Acting Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by the President.
Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve is located in the Municipality of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija.