Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 234)
Proclamation No. 234 reserves a certain parcel of the private domain of the government situated in the District of Ermita, City of Manila, to be known as the Luneta National Park, for national park purposes.
The reservation was made pursuant to Section 64 (e) of the Revised Administrative Code.
The administration of the Luneta National Park is under the Commission of Parks and Wild Life.
Yes, portions of the land that form part of the road shall remain under the administration of the Commissioner of Public Highways.
The land is situated in the District of Ermita, City of Manila, bounded on the north by portions of P. Burgos Drive, Metropolitan Water District property, and existing streets; east by existing streets; south by existing streets and Calle San Luis; and west by property of the City Government of Manila.
The reservation is subject to private rights, if any there be, meaning existing private rights are acknowledged but the land is withdrawn from sale or settlement for national park purposes.
Yes, the area contains approximately 162,383 square meters, although all data are approximate and subject to future surveys.
The land is withdrawn from sale or settlement and dedicated exclusively for national park use, restricting its availability for other uses or disposition.
The seal signifies the official and legal effect of the proclamation, affirming its authenticity and government authority.