Title
Revocation of Digos Townsite Reservation
Law
Proclamation No. 172
Decision Date
Jul 18, 1955
Proclamation No. 172 establishes the Casilayan-Adgawan Gubas Forest Reserve in Agusan, Philippines, for the purpose of Gubas Plantation, watershed, soil protection, and other allied forest uses, subject to private rights, if any exist.
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Reopening of Land for Disposition

  • Lands within the original reservation boundary that have not been disposed of, reserved, or designated for public purposes are declared open for disposition.
  • These lands are made available under the provisions of Chapter IX of the Public Land Act.

Applicable Legal Framework

  • The disposition of these lands is governed by the Public Land Act, as amended by Republic Act No. 730.
  • This includes procedures and requirements for acquiring public lands through legal channels.

Authority and Effectivity

  • The revocation and declaration are made under the authority vested in the President of the Philippines.
  • The proclamation is issued upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • The proclamation is effective as of July 18, 1955.

Formal Execution

  • The President, Ramon Magsaysay, signed the proclamation, with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.
  • The Assistant Executive Secretary, Mariano Yenko, Jr., validated the document by countersigning as authorized by the President.

Legal and Administrative Impact

  • This proclamation rescinds prior reservation status, thus opening certain lands for public acquisition.
  • It clarifies the status of lands previously held under reservation to ensure proper legal disposition.
  • It aligns land management with current laws governing public lands to promote orderly development and use.

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