Declaration of Protected Area and National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Component
- Declares portions of Quezon Memorial Park Reservation as a Protected Area.
- Incorporates NAPWC as a component of the National Integrated Protected Areas System under Republic Act No. 7586.
- Emphasizes ecological protection and sustainable management under the law.
Transfer of Title and Ownership
- Transfers legal title and ownership of the specified parcels of land composing NAPWC to the Republic of the Philippines.
- The title transfer is executed at no cost by the National Housing Authority (NHA).
- Titles are delivered to the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Management and Administration
- Places the protected area under the management and administration of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division of DENR.
- Enables DENR to implement conservation, protection, and sustainable utilization policies for the area.
Description and Boundaries of Land Parcels
- Specifies the land parcels with technical descriptions:
- Lot RP-3-B-4-B-1-B-4-A, Bsd-22019 (area: 114,231.30 square decimeters)
- Lot RP-3-B-4-B-1-B-4-B, Bsd-22019 (area: 78,728 square meters)
- Lot RP-3-B-4-B-1-B-4-E, Bsd-22019 (area: 20,000 square meters)
- Lot RP-3-B-4-B-1-B-4-F, Bsd-22019 (area: 4,000 square meters)
- Lot RP-3-B-4-B-1-B-4-D, Bsd-22019 (area: 10,048 square meters)
- Each parcel includes exact geographic boundaries and adjoining landmarks or lots within Quezon City, Island of Luzon.
Legal Effect and Authority
- The proclamation is issued under the authority granted by law to the President of the Philippines.
- Ensures alignment with Republic Act No. 7586 (NIPAS Act) pertaining to environmental protection.
- Affirms the government's commitment to conservation within an urban area.
Document Authentication
- Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- Countersigned by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.
- Official seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed, validating the proclamation.
Key Legal Concepts
- Protected Area: A defined parcel of land legally set aside for environmental conservation and management.
- NIPAS: The National Integrated Protected Areas System established to conserve biological diversity.
- Title Transfer: Legal conveyance of land ownership rights to the State to facilitate public management.
- State Management: Placement of area administration under DENR's Protected Areas and Wildlife Division for enforcement and sustainability.
- Revocation: Withdrawal of previous proclamations to update and correct legal status and administration.
- Public Trust Doctrine: Implied in the transfer and designation to ensure protection of natural resources for public benefit.