Law Summary
Creation and Designation of an IT Center
- The law creates and designates a specific building as an Information Technology (IT) Center.
- The designated IT Center is known as "SM Cyber West Avenue".
- The building is located along EDSA corner West Avenue and Bulacan Street, Quezon City.
Land Description and Location
- The IT Center stands on two parcels of land with a combined area of approximately 2,909.50 square meters.
- Both parcels are situated in the District of Diliman, Quezon City.
Parcel Details (Lot 1, Block W-24, Bsd-10781)
- Lot 1 is a portion of Lot RP 3-B-2-C-2 of Plan Bsd-10532.
- It covers an area of 1,515.20 square meters.
- It is bounded by highway 54, West Avenue, and other subdivision lots.
- The boundaries are precisely described using bearings and distances from known survey points.
- Markers such as boundary monument coordinates are specified for accuracy.
Parcel Details (Lot 2, Block W-24, Bsd-10781)
- Lot 2 is also a portion of Lot RP 3-B-2-C-2 of Plan Bsd-10532.
- It covers an area of 1,394.30 square meters.
- Bounded by highway 54, Lot 1, other subdivision lots, and Road Lot 28.
- Boundaries are similarly described with bearings and measurements.
- Ground markers and official survey dates are identified for legitimacy.
Formalizing and Effectivity of Designation
- The Proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., also signed to formalize the issuance.
- The designation took effect on August 8, 2014, with the official signing in Manila.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- The designation subjects the building and land parcels to the special economic zone laws and PEZA regulations.
- As an IT Center, the site may receive benefits and incentives under RA No. 7916 and its amendments.
- The Proclamation facilitates the promotion of IT-related business and economic activities within this zone.
- The detailed technical descriptions ensure clear legal boundaries for the application of economic zone privileges and obligations.