Law Summary
Creation and Designation of a Parcel of Land as an IT Park
- Legal Basis: The proclamation is issued under the authority granted by Republic Act (RA) No. 7916, as amended by RA No. 8748, which pertains to the establishment of special economic zones.
- Designated Authority: The proclamation follows the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
Description of the Designated Area
- Location: The designated parcel of land is located at SM Central Business Park 1-A, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
- Area: The total area of the designated land is Fifty Thousand Seventy-Seven (50,077) square meters.
- Technical Description: The land is identified as Lot 14-E of the subdivision plan Psd-00-051860, and is bounded by specific road lots, with a detailed boundary description provided through coordinates and bearings.
Implementation and Regulations
- Compliance: The designation as an Information Technology (IT) Park is subject to the provisions of RA No. 7916 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
- Resolutions: The specific resolutions from PEZA’s Board of Directors that govern the designation include Resolution No. 00-411 (s. 2000) and its amendment Resolution No. 04-295 (s. 2004).
Execution and Authority
- Signature and Seal: The proclamation is executed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and countersigned by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.
- Date of Proclamation: The proclamation was formally signed on January 25, 2016.
Key Takeaways
- Proclamation No. 1203 establishes a new IT Park in Pasay City, reinforcing the government's commitment to economic development through the establishment of special economic zones.
- The proclamation is rooted in existing laws governing economic zones and emphasizes compliance with regulatory frameworks provided by PEZA.
- The detailed technical description ensures clear identification of the designated area, facilitating future development and investment in the tech sector.