Law Summary

Overview

Proclamation No. 403, issued on June 27, 1953, by President Elpidio Quirino, excludes certain portions of land from the operation of Proclamation No. 88, series of 1936, which had designated that land as a Philippine Army Post. The excluded land is reserved for school site purposes in Daraga, Albay (now the City of Legaspi).

Authority and Recommendation

• Legal Authority: The proclamation is enacted under the powers vested by law.
• Recommendation: This action was recommended by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Exclusion of Land

• Excluded Areas: The proclamation specifically excludes certain lots within the Regan Barracks Federal Reservation from military designation.
• Purpose: The new designation allows the land to be utilized for educational purposes.

Land Descriptions

The proclamation details three specific lots with their respective boundaries and areas:

1. Lot 1:

   • Description: Lot 19167, Legaspi Cad. 56 Bsd-20022
   • Boundaries:
     • NE: Portion of Lot 6068 (Military Reservation)
     • SE: Lot 509, Legaspi Cad.
     • S & SW: Lot 6049, Legaspi Cad. (Manila Railroad Company)
     • NW: Lots 1984, 1980, 1979, and Road, Legaspi Cad.
   • Area: 31,256 square meters (approx.)

2. Lot 2:

   • Description: Lot 19167, Legaspi Cad. 56
   • Boundaries:
     • N & NE: Lot 6049, Legaspi Cad. (Manila Railroad Company)
     • SE: Lot 1672, Legaspi Cad.
     • S & SW: Lot 5 of plan Bsd-20022
   • Area: 105,201 square meters (approx.)

3. Lot 5:

   • Description: Lot 19171, Legaspi Cad. 56
   • Boundaries:
     • N: Lot 6049, Legaspi Cad. (Manila Railroad Company) and Lot 2 of plan Bsd-20022
     • NE: Lot 2 of Plan Bsd-20022
     • SE: Creek
     • SW: Lots 6 and 4 of plan Bsd-20022
   • Area: 14,267 square meters (approx.)

Administrative Authority

• Management: The administration of the reserved land is designated to the Director of Public Schools.
• Private Rights: The proclamation is subject to any existing private rights on the land, if applicable.

Execution

• President's Signature: The proclamation is officially signed by President Elpidio Quirino and the Acting Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque.
• Seal of the Republic: The proclamation is authenticated with the affixed seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 403 excludes specific land from military use and reserves it for educational purposes in Legaspi City.
• The designated lots are detailed with boundaries and approximate areas.
• The Director of Public Schools is responsible for the management of the land, which is subject to any existing private rights.
• This proclamation is an exercise of executive power following a recommendation from a cabinet member.