Law Summary

1. Authority and Purpose

• Legal Basis: This proclamation is made under the authority of Republic Act No. 7916, known as the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, and its amendments, particularly Republic Act No. 8748.
• Purpose: The proclamation creates and designates several parcels of land in Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, as a Special Economic Zone, named San Carlos Ecozone II.

2. Designation of Land

• Location: The designated parcels are situated in Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
• Total Area: The total aggregate area designated is 393,573 square meters, subdivided into several lots.
• Lot Descriptions:
  • Lot No. 775-A Psd-06-012754: Area of 35,565 square meters.
  • Lot No. 775-B-2-A Psd-06-067124: Area of 255,818 square meters.
  • Lot No. 775-B-2-B Psd-06-067124: Area of 3,956 square meters.
  • Lot No. 775-B-2-F Psd-06-067124: Area of 98,234 square meters.

3. Technical Descriptions of Lots

• Survey Details: Each lot is defined by specific technical descriptions, including boundary markers and directions, as surveyed by authorized engineers.
• Documentation: The lots are recorded in the subdivision plans and marked on the ground by concrete monuments.

4. Legal Easements

• Public Use Easement: A legal easement of 20.00 meters wide is reserved for public use along designated lines of the parcels.
• Implications: This easement allows for access and use by the public, impacting the development and utilization of the designated lands.

5. Administrative Actions

• Proponent Recommendation: The designation follows the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
• Executive Action: Signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and affixed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines on May 9, 2014.

6. Cross-References

• Related Regulations: The implementation of this proclamation is subject to the provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 7916 and relevant PEZA resolutions (Resolution No. 10-106, 10-387, and 11-494).

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 767 establishes San Carlos Ecozone II as a Special Economic Zone in Negros Occidental.
• The total area designated comprises multiple lots, each with detailed technical descriptions for legal clarity.
• A public use easement is reserved, ensuring access for community needs.
• The proclamation is based on legislative authority and recommendations from PEZA, reinforcing its compliance with existing laws and regulations.