Law Summary
Specific Land Parcels and Their Designations
- The law describes seven distinct lots by their survey plans and boundaries with exact measurements.
- Lot 1 (12,889 sqm) is reserved for the Municipal Building Site.
- Lot 2 (9,257 sqm) is reserved for the Municipal Plaza Site.
- Lot 3 (9,193 sqm) is reserved for the Puericulture Center Site.
- Lot 4 (34,379 sqm) is reserved for the School Site.
- Lot 5 (9,427 sqm) is reserved for the Market Site.
- Lot 7 (14,491 sqm) is reserved for the Park Site.
- Each lot is bounded by roads or natural markers and is noted with precise bearing points referenced to government survey monuments.
Administrative and Legal Conditions
- The reservations are subject to any existing private rights, meaning ownership claims are upheld if proven.
- The Municipality is required to compensate the rightful owner for any improvements made in good faith that cannot be removed without destruction or damage.
- The school site specifically is administered by the Director of Public Schools.
Survey and Documentation
- Surveys for these lots were conducted between February 1 and September 4, 1950.
- The survey points are indicated on official plans and marked physically by boundary line cylindrical concrete monuments.
- Survey bearings are true bearings informing the precise legal description of each parcel.
Executive Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation is issued under the authority vested in the President of the Philippines pursuant to law, specifically upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- The proclamation was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay on February 27, 1956, and duly countersigned by the Acting Executive Secretary.
Purpose and Use of Reserved Lands
- The reserved parcels serve public municipal functions including public buildings, markets, plazas, parks, childcare facilities, and education.
- This reservation ensures these lands are not alienated for private ownership or other uses incompatible with the public function designated.
This comprehensive framework ensures the protection, administration, and legal recognition of valuable public lands within San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, supporting the development of essential municipal infrastructure and community facilities.