Title
Creation of CBC Asia Technozone in Bacoor
Law
Proclamation No. 1196
Decision Date
Aug 5, 2021
President Duterte issues Proclamation No. 1196 designating a building and parcels of land in Bacoor City, Cavite as a Special Economic Zone, in accordance with the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, to promote economic development and attract investments in the Information Technology sector.

Law Summary

Legal Basis and Authority

  • The creation of the zone is authorized under the powers vested by RA No. 7916, as amended.
  • The action was upon recommendation by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board of Directors.
  • Complies with PEZA Board Resolutions Nos. 00-411 (s.2000), 11-066 (s.2011), 15-240 (s.2015), 17-472 (s.2017), 17-676 (s.2017), and 19-411 (s.2019).

Geographical Description and Area

  • The total aggregate area designated as the zone is approximately 7,000 square meters.
  • The land parcels identified are:
    • Lot 2-A-5-A-1 (LRC) Psd-274884, TCT No. 057-2016075126, with an area of approximately 3,500 square meters.
    • Lot 2-A-5-A-2 (LRC) Psd-274884, TCT No. T-1193451, also about 3,500 square meters.

Specific Boundaries and Survey Details

  • Lot 2-A-5-A-1 is bounded by other lots on the west, northeast, southeast, and southwest, with the southeast boundary along National Road (20m wide).
  • Lot 2-A-5-A-2 shares boundaries with adjacent lots and the National Road on the southeast side.
  • Survey bearings and distances detail exact parcel boundaries, reflecting true bearings and historical surveys:
    • Original surveys conducted on August 10-11, 1911.
    • Subdivision/consolidation surveys dated November 19, 1977.

Compliance and Implementation

  • The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
  • The Special Economic Zone is subject to the provisions of RA No. 7916, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable PEZA regulations.

Legal and Official Formalities

  • The document bears the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • The designation took effect with proclamation signed in Manila on August 5, 2021.

This comprehensive designation firmly establishes the CBC Asia Technozone as a recognized Special Economic Zone, providing clear geographic description, legal authority, and compliance requirements.


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