Law Summary

Overview

Proclamation No. 209, issued on October 20, 1955, by President Ramon Magsaysay, officially excludes certain parcels of land in La Trinidad, Benguet, from earlier proclamations and declares them open for disposition under the Public Land Act.

Exclusion from Previous Proclamations

• Legal Principle: This proclamation excludes lands from the operation of several previous proclamations, namely Nos. 99, 64, 39, 102, and 698 from the years 1914, 1919, 1920, 1927, and 1934.
• Key Definitions:
  • Proclamations: Official announcements that delineate specific land areas and their intended use or restrictions.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The exclusion is based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • The action is taken in accordance with sections 83 and 88 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended.

Declaration of Open Disposition

• Legal Principle: The parcels of land defined in the proclamation are declared open for disposition as per the Public Land Act.
• Key Definitions:
  • Public Land Act: A law governing the disposition and management of public lands in the Philippines.
• Important Details:
  • The proclamation specifies three parcels of land (Lot A, Lot B, and Lot C) with defined boundaries and approximate areas.
  • The land is situated in the municipality of La Trinidad, Sub-province of Benguet, Mountain Province.

Description of the Parcels

• Lot A:
  • Area: Approximately 508 hectares.
  • Boundaries: Bounded by public land, mountain trails, and lakes.
• Lot B:
  • Area: Approximately 360 hectares.
  • Boundaries: Bounded by a river, roads, and public lands.
• Lot C:
  • Area: Approximately 23 hectares.
  • Boundaries: Bounded by Pico road and public land.

Future Surveys

• Legal Principle: The areas are subject to future surveys which may adjust the stated boundaries and areas.
• Key Points:
  • All data provided in the proclamation are approximate and contingent upon subsequent surveying processes.

Affidavit of Execution

• Legal Principle: The proclamation concludes with a formal declaration by President Magsaysay and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
• Key Definitions:
  • Affidavit: A formal statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 209 officially excludes specified lands from previous proclamations and opens them for public disposition under the Public Land Act.
• It details three specific parcels of land in La Trinidad, which are subject to future surveys for confirmation of areas and boundaries.
• The legal authority for this action is derived from recommendations by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, following established Commonwealth law provisions.