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.