Legal Basis for the Proclamation
- The exclusion and opening of the land for disposition is made pursuant to Sections 83 and 88 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended.
- The recommendation was made by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Description and Location of the Land
- The land is situated in La Paz, Iloilo City.
- Specifically, it is a parcel identified as Lot 3 Rlla-V-56-D (The Shell Company of the P. I., Ltd.).
- It corresponds to Lot 5 of plan Rlla-V-56-D in the District of La Paz.
Boundaries and Dimensions
- Southeast boundary: Public land.
- Southwest boundary: Lot 1-A of plan 11-7000.
- Northwest boundary: Lot 2 of plan Rlla-V-56-D.
- The survey details specify precise bearings and distances starting from point a1a.
- The total area covers approximately 2,223 square meters.
Survey and Marking Details
- Survey date: July 27, 1951.
- Bearings are true with a declination of 1 degree 36 minutes East.
- Points on the ground are marked as follows: point a1a by old corner, others by P.L.S. cylindrical concrete monuments.
Additional Notes
- Lot 3 corresponds to an additional lot 6166 of Iloilo Cadastre 21.
- The area was formerly part of the shore of Iloilo Strait.
Legal Effect and Implementation
- The proclamation authorizes the disposal/opening of the land for disposition under the Public Land Act.
- It is signed and sealed by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, on December 23, 1953.
- The official acts underlying the proclamation comply with proper executive protocols including the signature of the Acting Executive Secretary.