Law Summary

Overview

Proclamation No. 1377, issued on May 27, 2022, by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, declares a specific parcel of reclaimed land in Pasay City, Metro Manila, as alienable and disposable. The ownership of the land is granted to the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) for mixed-use development.

Declaration of Land

• Legal Principle: The proclamation officially designates a parcel of reclaimed land as alienable and disposable, thereby allowing it to be developed for public or private use.
• Key Definition:
  • Alienable and Disposable Land: Land that can be legally owned and developed by private or public entities.
• Important Details:
  • The land is identified as part of the Pasay Harbor City Consortium Phase 1.
  • The total area is approximately 678,166 square meters, pending final survey confirmation.

Ownership Transfer

• Legal Principle: Ownership of the reclaimed land is transferred to the PRA, which is responsible for its development.
• Key Requirements:
  • The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to issue a Special Patent in favor of the PRA.
• Cross-Reference: This action is supported by the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1067, also known as the "Water Code of the Philippines," which outlines the legal easement rights on the land.

Development Reservation

• Legal Principle: The proclaimed land is reserved for mixed-use development, indicating it can serve multiple purposes, such as commercial, residential, or recreational uses.
• Key Details:
  • The Pasay Eco-City Project is established under this proclamation, reflecting the government's infrastructure priority initiatives.

Legal Easement and Compliance

• Legal Principle: The proclamation mandates adherence to existing laws regarding legal easements.
• Key Requirements:
  • The legal easement rights must be respected as per the Water Code of the Philippines.
• Consequences: Non-compliance with the easement regulations may lead to legal challenges or penalties as determined by relevant authorities.

Execution and Authority

• Legal Principle: The proclamation is executed by the President and authorized by the Executive Secretary.
• Important Details:
  • The proclamation is signed and sealed to confirm its validity.
  • The execution date of the proclamation is noted as May 27, 2022.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 1377 facilitates the development of a significant parcel of reclaimed land in Pasay City, granting ownership to the PRA.
• The land is designated for mixed-use development, embodying the government’s infrastructure goals.
• Compliance with legal easement regulations as stipulated by existing laws is mandatory.
• The proclamation reflects a structured process of land development and ownership transfer in accordance with Philippine law.