Title
Creation of Bataan National Park in Luzon
Law
Proclamation No. 24
Decision Date
Dec 1, 1945
Sergio Osmeña, President of the Philippines, establishes Bataan National Park, a 31,400-hectare public domain area in Bataan and Zambales, for the enjoyment and benefit of the people, under the administration of the Bureau of Forestry.
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Governing Authority and Supervision

  • The park is placed under the administration of the Bureau of Forestry.
  • The park is subject to the general executive control and supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce.

Purpose and Use of the Park

  • The land is set aside for park purposes, specifically for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the Philippines.

Boundaries and Description of the Park

  • The park covers approximately 31,400 hectares.
  • Bounded on the North by: southern boundary of Roosevelt National Park and certified Alienable and Disposable land.
  • On the East by: certified Alienable and Disposable land.
  • On the South by: U.S. Military Reservation and Bagac River.
  • On the West by: seacoast from Bagac River to Alilao River; certified alienable and disposable land; U.S. Military and Naval Reservations.
  • Located on the Island of Luzon.
  • The park is subject to future delimitation and survey for accurate boundaries.

Legal Effect and Restrictions on Land Use

  • The area is withdrawn from sale, settlement, or any other disposition, except as to existing private rights if any.
  • The proclamation effectively limits other claims on the land to protect its integrity as a national park.

Formalization and Execution

  • Proclamation signed by the President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña, on December 1, 1945.
  • Includes official seal and countersigned by the Secretary to the President, Jose S. Reyes.
  • Enacted under the authority of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, Eleventh year.

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