Reconstituting panel on US consular land issue

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MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 159: Reconstituting panel on US consular land issue

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Title Supreme Court: Reconstituting panel on US consular land issue

Law: Memorandum Order No. 159

Decision Date: Jan 28, 2005

Memorandum Order No. 159 reconstitutes a Negotiating Panel to establish lease arrangements for a ten-hectare US diplomatic area in Fort Bonifacio, emphasizing that the land remains public domain and ownership is non-negotiable.

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Scope and Guidelines of Negotiations

Ownership of the land is affirmed to remain under the public domain of the Republic of the Philippines.
Ownership is explicitly excluded from negotiation.
Negotiations focus solely on the terms and conditions regarding the development and lease of the property.
Lease duration to be fixed at the shortest possible time.
Lease and development arrangements must maximize the property's productive use.

Reconstitution of the Negotiating Panel

Memorandum Order No. 159 reconstitutes the original panel to continue its work under existing guidelines.
The reconstitution aims to safeguard the interests and ownership rights of the Republic of the Philippines concerning the consular area.
The panel is instructed to adhere strictly to the original directives outlined in Memorandum Order No. 448.

Reporting Requirements

The reconstituted panel is mandated to submit a report and recommendations.
The deadline for submission is thirty (30) days from the date of reconstitution.

Authority and Effectivity

The reconstitution and directives are issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President.
The order is dated January 28, 2005, and is effective immediately upon issuance.

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