Designation of Orchard Tower Manila as IT Center

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1270: Designation of Orchard Tower Manila as IT Center

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Title Supreme Court: Designation of Orchard Tower Manila as IT Center

Law: Proclamation No. 1270

Decision Date: May 13, 2016

Benigno S. Aquino III designates The Orchard Tower Manila, located at No. 961 Juan Luna Street, Tondo, as an Information Technology Center under the Special Economic Zone Act, facilitating economic growth and development in the area.

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Designation of the Property as an Information Technology Center

A building located at No. 961 Juan Luna Street, Barangay 7, Tondo, Manila is created and designated as an Information Technology Center.
The building is named The Orchard Tower Manila.
The designation subjects the building to the provisions of RA No. 7916 and relevant PEZA regulations.

Property Description and Location

The property consists of two parcels of land:
- Lot 14-B-6 with an area of approximately 559.80 square meters.
- Lot 14-B-7 with an area of approximately 606 square meters.
The total land area is about 1,165.80 square meters, located in the District of Tondo, City of Manila, Island of Luzon.
The building’s gross floor area is 15,336 square meters.

Technical Boundaries and Survey Details

Lot 14-B-6 is bounded by Calle Juan Luna, adjacent lots 5 and 6 of Block 2720, and other subdivision lots.
Lot 14-B-7 is bordered by subdivision lots and Block 2720 parcels, also located in Tondo.
Both lots have specific survey points, directions, and distances indicated from landmark references such as Church Spire Tower and Fire Hydrant No. 338.
Original surveys date back to 1914, with subdivision surveys conducted in 1968.

Formalization and Effectivity

The proclamation was signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary.
The designation was effected on May 13, 2016, in Manila.

Implications of the Designation

The designation allows the building to operate as an Information Technology Center under the economic benefits and regulatory framework of PEZA.
It grants incentives and benefits provided under RA No. 7916, supporting IT-related investments and activities within the designated area.
The PEZA regulatory framework that governs this designation ensures the building operates in accordance with special economic zone policies and rules.

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