Law Summary

Overview and Background

This proclamation, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 29, 2004, repeals Proclamation No. 614, which had previously reserved a parcel of land in Barangay Dumagok, Labangan Municipal District (now under Pagadian City), Zamboanga Del Sur, for the use of the Philippine Constabulary. The land is now designated for housing site purposes and is opened for disposition to bona fide occupants in accordance with the Urban Development and Housing Act (Republic Act No. 7279).

• Repeal of Proclamation No. 614 (1933)
• New designation of land for housing purposes
• Governed by Republic Act No. 7279

Land Description and Location

The parcel of land is specifically described as follows:

• Size: Approximately 5,517 square meters
• Boundaries:
  • Bounded on all sides by Pagadian Bay
  • Detailed boundary lines provided (e.g., existing road, Lot boundaries)
• Survey Details:
  • Bureau of Lands plan Ir-303
  • Surveyed on July 14-15, 1931, approved December 24, 1931

Authority for Land Disposition

The proclamation grants authority to the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources to issue a Special Patent for the land designated for socialized housing purposes.

• Special Patent Issuance:
  • To be issued in favor of the National Housing Authority (NHA)
  • NHA will reimburse the national government for land value after beneficiary payments

Exclusions and Public Use

Certain areas of the land that are used or earmarked for public or quasi-public purposes are excluded from disposition.

• Exclusions:
  • Land portions designated for public use cannot be disposed of
  • Ensures that public interest is maintained

Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC)

A Local Inter-Agency Committee is established to oversee the housing development plan for the area.

• Composition:

  • Chair: City Government of Pagadian
  • Co-Chair: Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
  • Vice Chair: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
  • Members: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Presidential Commission on Urban Poor, homeowners association representative

• Responsibilities:

  • Formulate a comprehensive housing development plan
  • Conduct final survey and establish guidelines for beneficiary selection
  • Develop land pricing and disposition scheme

Implementing Rules and Regulations

The LIAC is tasked with formulating and adopting the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the proclamation.

• Regulatory Framework:
  • Ensures that the disposition process complies with established guidelines
  • Aims to facilitate fair selection of beneficiaries

Conclusion and Execution

The proclamation is officially recognized by the President and the Executive Secretary, signifying its legal validity and enforcement.

• Signatories:
  • Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President
  • Alberto Romulo, Executive Secretary

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 589 repeals the earlier land reservation for the Philippine Constabulary and reallocates the land for housing purposes.
• The land, described in detail, is approximately 5,517 square meters and is under the jurisdiction of Pagadian City.
• The NHA will manage land disposition while ensuring reimbursement to the national government.
• A Local Inter-Agency Committee will oversee the development and implementation of housing plans, ensuring public interests are preserved.
• The proclamation requires the development of Implementing Rules and Regulations to govern the land distribution process.