Geographical Description of the Land
- The land is located in the Municipality of Sta. Barbara, Province of Iloilo.
- Identified as Lot No. 1549 of the Cadastral Survey of Sta. Barbara.
- It has Original Certificate of Title No. 21656.
- Bounded on the north and east by the Jalaud River.
- Bounded on the south and southeast by the Iloilo Strait.
- Bounded on the northwest by Lot No. 1512 and the Jalaud River.
Detailed Boundary Survey
- The boundary is meticulously described using bearings and distances to sequential points numbered 1 to 65.
- The survey dates back to January 1911 to June 1912, with a declination of 1°40' east.
- The total area covered by the parcel is approximately 1,861,061 square meters (or about 186.1 hectares).
Legal Effectivity
- The act is effective immediately upon approval.
Amendment to Prior Law
- This act serves as an amendment to Section 1 of Republic Act No. 366, specifically redefining the grant of municipal ownership over the said land.
Summary of Key Legal Concepts
- Full ownership grant means the municipality has absolute dominion over the land without reservations.
- The land was formerly public domain, indicating government ownership prior to this act.
- The precision of the geographical data ensures clarity of title and boundary, thus avoiding disputes.
- Approval dates and survey references provide legal certainty and historical context to the land grant.