Legal Basis and Authority
- The proclamation is made by the President of the Republic of the Philippines based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
- It is made under the authority vested by law, including Republic Act No. 7586.
Boundaries and Technical Description
- The area is bounded by various landmarks and protected areas such as Lungsod Silangan Townsite Reservation, Pamitinan Protected Landscape, Integrated Social Forestry Program area, Alienable and Disposable Lands, Kaliwa Watershed Forest Reserve, and Angat Watershed Reservation.
- Detailed metes and bounds are provided with precise geographical coordinates and directional courses defining the perimeter of the protected landscape.
Rights and Limitations
- The proclamation respects and operates subject to previous proclamations and property rights.
- It is without prejudice to the rights of Indigenous Peoples, as protected under Republic Act No. 8371 (Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act), DENR Administrative Order No. 93-02, and other relevant regulations.
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management
- The protected area shall be under the administrative jurisdiction and control of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
- The DENR shall administer the area in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7586 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Purpose and Legal Effect
- The declaration aims to conserve and protect the watershed resource for environmental purposes.
- It legally affixes the status of the area to ensure proper management and protection consistent with national environmental laws and policies.
Formalization
- The proclamation is signed by the President and the Executive Secretary.
- The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed, making the declaration effective as of November 24, 2011, in the City of Manila.