Law Summary
Declaration and Ownership of Land for Environmental Use
- Declares parcels of land under the administration and ownership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
- These lands are designated as the National Ecology Center as well as office sites for the DENR National Capital Region and Laguna Lake Development Authority.
Description and Boundaries of the Property
- The land is part of Lot RP-3-B-3-A-1-B-3-B-2, Bsd-22015, located in East Triangle Subdivision, Diliman, Quezon City.
- It covers an area of approximately 45,665 square meters, subject to actual survey verification.
- The property is bounded by:
- Northeast: Lung and Kidney Center of the Philippines
- Southeast: East Avenue
- Southwest: Central Bank property and PAGASA compound
- Northwest: Remaining portion of the same lot
Title Conveyance and Cost
- The National Housing Authority (NHA) will transfer the title covering the described land to the DENR.
- The transfer of ownership will be at no cost, facilitating governmental environmental objectives.
Legal Formalities and Execution
- The proclamation is signed by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The Acting Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita attests the proclamation.
- The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed, making it a valid legal act as of October 25, 2004.