Title
Land Reservation for Govt Facilities, Lucena, Quezon
Law
Proclamation No. 436
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2003
Proclamation No. 436 designates specific parcels of land in Barangay Ibabang Iyam, City of Lucena, Province of Quezon, for government institutions, facilities, and housing sites, outlining the responsibilities of various government agencies and establishing an Inter-Agency Committee to formulate implementing rules and regulations.
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Location and Description of the Reserved Parcels

  • The reserved area comprises four parcels of land, all situated in Barangay Ibabang Iyam, Lucena City.
  • Parcels are technically described with detailed boundaries and measurements, covering areas of 6,774 sqm (Parcel 1), 3,795 sqm (Parcel 2), 7,739 sqm (Parcel 3), and 157,811 sqm (Parcel 4).
  • Total area reserved equals approximately 17.6 hectares when subdivided for intended uses.

Apportionment of Reserved Lands

  • The total reserved land is divided as follows:
    • 2.5 hectares for Air Transportation Office employees housing
    • 4.1 hectares for government institutions and facilities
    • 11.0 hectares for housing government employees and the urban poor

Exclusions and Conditions

  • Portions of the reserved area currently being used or allocated for public or quasi-public purposes are excluded from disposition.

Responsibilities and Coordination

  • The Air Transportation Office is tasked with securing the land titles, preparing subdivision plans, and pursuing housing projects exclusively for its employees.
  • The City Government of Lucena is responsible for the boundary survey of the proclaimed area.
  • The DENR Regional Office IV-CALABARZON, along with the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), supervises boundary and subdivision surveys.

Provisions Regarding Public Facilities and Open Spaces

  • The survey process must ensure the inclusion of areas for open spaces, parks, playgrounds, barangay halls, school sites, roads, alleys, and other public or quasi-public purposes for the convenience of residents.

Creation of Inter-Agency Committee

  • An Inter-Agency Committee chaired by HUDCC and vice-chaired by DENR is created to formulate implementing rules concerning the housing site.
  • Members include the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), Lucena City Government, and a representative from the local People’s Organization.

Development Planning and Disposal of Lands

  • The City Government of Lucena, with DENR coordination, shall prepare the development plan for the area reserved for government institutions and facilities for submission to the Office of the President.
  • The land reserved for housing sites is to be disposed of under Republic Act No. 730 in relation to Commonwealth Act No. 1412, as amended, governing public land disposition.

Legal Effect and Execution

  • The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines and directed to be executed officially, invoking the powers vested by law and upon recommendation from the DENR Secretary.
  • The reserved lands originate from an abandoned airfield and its rationalization aims to address government employee housing and urban poor settlement needs.

This comprehensive legal delineation ensures a structured, lawful approach to land reservation, development, and housing allocation in Lucena City, promoting coordinated governance and social welfare.


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