Law Summary

Delegation of Authority

• Explanation: This Executive Order delegates authority from the President of the Philippines to specific District Land Officers, enabling them to sign patents and certificates for land.
• Key Definitions:
  • Patents and Certificates: Legal documents affirming ownership or rights to land.
  • District Land Officers: Officials responsible for land administration in designated areas.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Delegation applies only to District Land Officers in specified Land Districts.
  • The land must not exceed five (5) hectares in area.
• Cross-references: The delegation is pursuant to Section 107 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, amended by Republic Act No. 6516.

Designated District Land Officers

• Explanation: Specifies the areas where the delegated District Land Officers are located.
• Important Details:
  • Land District No. 1-4: Laoag City
  • Land District No. II-1: Tuguegarao, Cagayan
  • Land District No. III-1: San Fernando, Pampanga
  • Land District No. III-4: Olongapo City
  • Land District No. IV-3: Lucena City
  • Land District No. V-1: Naga City
  • Land District No. VI-1: Iloilo City
  • Land District No. VII-1: Dumaguete City
  • Land District No. VIII-1: Tacloban City
  • Land District No. IX-1: Zamboanga City
  • Land District No. IX-2: Jolo, Sulu
  • Land District No. X-1: Cagayan de Oro City
  • Land District No. X-7: Iligan City
  • Land District No. XI-2: Tagum, Davao del Norte
  • Land District No. XI-4: Koronadal, South Cotabato

Effective Date

• Explanation: The order was officially executed in Manila on March 16, 1973, and takes effect immediately.
• Important Timeframes:
  • Date of Issuance: March 16, 1973.

Signatures

• Explanation: The order is signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and the Executive Secretary Alejandro Melchor, validating the document's authority.
• Important Details:
  • President: Ferdinand E. Marcos
  • Executive Secretary: Alejandro Melchor

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 407 delegates the power to District Land Officers in various regions to sign land patents and certificates for parcels not exceeding five hectares.
• The order is anchored on existing laws, specifically Commonwealth Act No. 141 and Republic Act No. 6516.
• It is effective immediately upon issuance, with clearly defined jurisdictions for the officers involved.