Law Summary

1. Title and Purpose

Proclamation No. 219, issued by President Ramon Magsaysay on December 1, 1955, reserves specific parcels of land for the Bureau of Immigration as building site purposes, withdrawing these lands from sale or settlement.

2. Authority and Recommendation

• Legal Basis: The proclamation is made under the authority of Section 64(e) of the Revised Administrative Code.
• Recommendation: It follows the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

3. Description of Reserved Lands

• Parcels Reserved: The proclamation reserves two specific parcels of land located on Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila:

  • Lot 5-A, BSD-11429:

    • Area: 567 square meters
    • Boundaries:
      • North: Lot 5-C
      • East: Lot 7-B-2-A
      • South: Lot 5-D
      • West: Lot 5-B
    • Survey details: Original survey dates from May 1916 to January 1917; subdivision survey dates are March 8, 9, 18, and 28, 1955.

  • Lot 7-B-2-A, BSD-11429:

    • Area: 2,209 square meters
    • Boundaries:
      • North: Lot 7-B-2-B
      • East: Lot 7-A
      • South: Lot 7-B-2-C
      • West: Lot 5-A
    • Survey details: Similar to Lot 5-A, with the same original and subdivision survey dates.

4. Legal Proceedings

• Withdrawal from Sale: The proclamation formally withdraws the identified parcels from any form of sale or settlement, reserving them for government use.
• Subject to Private Rights: The lands are reserved subject to any existing private rights, if applicable.

5. Marking and Identification

• Point Markings: The legal description includes specific points marked on the ground, identified by various monuments and markers, ensuring clear demarcation of the boundaries.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 219 reserves two parcels of land in Manila for the Bureau of Immigration's building site.
• The reservation is executed under the authority of the Revised Administrative Code, following the Secretary's recommendation.
• Both lots are defined with specific boundaries and measurements, with the reservation subject to any private rights.
• The proclamation emphasizes the withdrawal of these lands from sale or settlement, ensuring their allocation for government use.