Legal Authority for the Proclamation
- The exclusion and reservation are made based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- The power to issue the proclamation is derived from section 64(e) of the Revised Administrative Code.
- This confers authority upon the President to exclude lands from previous proclamations and reserve them for specific public purposes.
Detailed Description of Parcels Reserved
- Two specific lots are described in detail, known as Lot 1-A and Lot 2-A, both part of subdivision plan Bsd-10908.
- Lot 1-A: Located in barrio Atate, municipality of Bongabon; boundaries include other lots, public land, and a provincial road; total area approximately 12,856,578 square meters.
- Lot 2-A: Also in barrio Atate; bounded by Pampanga River, neighboring properties, and provincial road; total area approximately 2,113,545 square meters.
- Both lots’ boundaries are detailed with bearings, monument markers, and survey dates (January 7-17, 1952).
Survey and Demarcation
- The boundaries and area measurements are based on official subdivision surveys.
- Survey points are marked by concrete monuments and old corners to ensure accurate and legally recognized demarcation.
- Bearings are noted as true with a minimal declination adjustment.
Formalization and Enforcement
- The proclamation is formalized through the signature of the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, and countersigned by Acting Executive Secretary Marciano Roque.
- The sealing of the Republic of the Philippines authenticates the proclamation.
- This formal act ensures the official exclusion and reservation of the lands for public use related to the provincial capitol.
Key Legal Implications
- The proclamation effectively modifies the scope of prior land reservations made under Proclamation No. 20, series of 1921.
- It establishes a new legal status for the specified parcels, making them reserved public lands for government use.
- The proclamation acknowledges and does not prejudice any pre-existing private ownership claims.
- It serves as a foundational legal document for the development and administration of the provincial capitol site in Nueva Ecija.