Title
Creation of VistaHub BPO Molino as IT Special Economic Zone
Law
Proclamation No. 655
Decision Date
Jan 16, 2019
Proclamation No. 655 designates a specific building and land in Bacoor City, Cavite as a Special Economic Zone in accordance with Republic Act No. 7916, providing specific economic activities and incentives within the designated area, as published in the Official Gazette on January 28, 2019.
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Legal Basis and Authority

  • Authority based on Republic Act No. 7916 (Special Economic Zone Act of 1995), as amended by RA No. 8748.
  • The President, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, acted upon the recommendation of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board of Directors.
  • Compliance with PEZA Resolutions No. 00-411 (2000), 11-066 (2011), 15-240 (2015), 17-472 (2017), and 16-518 (2016) amended by 18-209 (2018).

Scope and Coverage

  • The Special Economic Zone covers the VistaHub BPO Molino building and the parcel of land measured at 2,634 square meters.
  • Includes a technical description of the specific lots involved: Portion of Lot 1, Pcs-04-028086 and Lot 6467-G, (LRC) Psd-288935.

Technical Description and Boundaries

  • The parcel is situated in Barangay Molino, City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite, Luzon Island.
  • Bounded by various lot numbers including Lot 6468, Lot 6469, and Imus Estate areas.
  • Precise boundary points and bearings are enumerated, with measurements between points ranging from 6.67 meters to 71.05 meters.
  • Original survey dates and approval dates of the special plan are specified (July 1908 for original, January 2018 for special plan).

Land Title and Verification

  • The 2,634 square meter area is a portion of aggregate land totaling 10,528.20 square meters, covered by two Transfer Certificates of Title (TCT Nos. 057-2013021082 and 057-2016017950).
  • Special plan and technical description prepared by Private Geodetic Engineer Marietta D. Espiritu.
  • Verified and certified by Engr. Edgar S. Barraca, Chief of Surveys and Mapping Division, DENR-Region IV on January 16, 2018.

Legal and Procedural Compliance

  • The special economic zone designation is subject to provisions of RA No. 7916 as amended, its implementing rules and regulations, and relevant PEZA resolutions.
  • Compliance ensures PEZA jurisdiction, benefits, and regulatory oversight apply to the designated zone.

Formalization and Effectivity

  • The proclamation was executed and signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on January 16, 2019, in the City of Manila.
  • The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to signify formal enactment.
  • Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea countersigned the proclamation, validating its official status.

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