Law Summary

Overview

Proclamation No. 480, issued on October 1, 2003, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, serves to exclude a specific parcel of land from Proclamation No. 505, which reserved land for military purposes. This land is to be repurposed for the Government Center site of the Bohol Agricultural Promotion Center (BAPC) located in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Exclusion from Proclamation No. 505

• Legal Principle: The proclamation excludes a designated parcel of land from the military reservation established by Proclamation No. 505 dated December 25, 1968.
• Key Definition:
  • Proclamation No. 505: The prior legal document that reserved land for military use.
• Important Details:
  • The land is now reserved for government center purposes under the administration of the BAPC, Department of Agriculture.
  • The exclusion is subject to any existing private rights.

Description of the Parcel of Land

• Legal Description: The land in question is described as Lot No. 6342-A, Psd-07-056766.
• Key Specifications:
  • Location: Barangay of Cogon and Dao, City of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol.
  • Area: 27,902 square meters, more or less.
  • Boundaries:
    • Northeast: Provincial Road (20.00 m wide)
    • Southwest: Lot 6342-B
    • Northwest: Lot 6331
    • Southeast and Northeast: Provincial Road (20.00 m wide)
• Survey Details:
  • Original survey conducted from May 11 to June 4, 1936.
  • Subdivision survey executed by Geodetic Engineer Antonio L. Dominguez on March 26, 2003, and approved on April 8, 2003.

Administrative Authority and Implementation

• Authority: The proclamation is enacted under the recommendation of the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and the legal authority vested in the President.
• Execution:
  • The proclamation is signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
  • The document is officially sealed and dated in Manila on October 1, 2003.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 480 reallocates a parcel of land from military use to serve as the Government Center for the BAPC.
• The land's description provides precise boundaries and specifications, ensuring clarity for future administrative actions.
• The proclamation reflects the authority of the President and the adherence to procedural requirements set out in previous proclamations.