Title
Revoking Proclamation No. 265; land for park in Davao
Law
Proclamation No. 25
Decision Date
May 10, 1954
Proclamation No. 25 reserves a portion of land in Bataan for the establishment of Mt. Samat National Shrine, excluding it from the Bataan National Park Reservation, with detailed boundaries and administration entrusted to the National Shrine Commission.

Law Summary

Reservation of Land for Public Use

  • The land covered by the revoked proclamation is reserved exclusively for park and playground purposes.
  • The reserved land is located in the City of Davao.

Administration and Control

  • The reserved land shall be under the administration of the City of Davao.

Legal Formalities and Effectivity

  • The proclamation is formalized with the affixing of the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • The issuance date is May 10, 1954.
  • The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary.

Underlying Legal Authority

  • The action is pursuant to the provisions of section 88 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended, which provides the President the power to revoke or modify proclamations related to land reservations.

Purpose and Scope

  • The law clearly delineates the purpose of the reserved land as solely for park and playground use, ensuring its use for public recreational purposes.
  • It supersedes any previous proclamations to the contrary regarding the specific parcel or parcels of land in question.

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