Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1536)
The total land area covered by the three parcels of land is fifty-nine (59) hectares, more or less.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is vested with the beneficial ownership of the areas specifically reserved for its use and purposes as stated in Proclamation No. 1536.
The land is reserved for training facilities to promote professional growth of PNP members and for off-base and on-base housing to uplift the welfare of PNP, BJMP, BFP, and AFP personnel and their dependents.
The development involves the cooperation and assistance of the Chief of Staff, AFP, Director of BJMP, and Director of BFP, with the Chief, PNP acting as the administrator.
The Chief, PNP is authorized to administer the reserved area and enter into appropriate contractual arrangements with government agencies or the private sector for its development in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.
All previous proclamations, orders, and issuances inconsistent with Proclamation No. 1536 are repealed, amended, and set aside.
The land was previously reserved for the use of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), specifically used by the Philippine Constabulary (PC)/Integrated National Police (INP) as a training camp.
The PNP was established under Republic Act No. 6975, known as the Department of Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, which abolished the PC/INP as a major service of the AFP.