Title
Amendment to Land Proclamation for Housing
Law
Proclamation No. 653
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2004
Proclamation No. 653 amends a previous proclamation to reserve a portion of land in Albay for housing purposes, allowing for its disposition to actual occupants under certain conditions and regulations.
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Specific Location and Description of the Land

  • Parcel is part of Lot 17992, Cad-56, Albay Cadastre, in Barangay 2 (Emas Barrio South), City of Legazpi, Luzon.
  • Bounded by other lots, a creek, and an existing road; detailed metes and bounds are provided.
  • Land area totals approximately 17,476 square meters.

Conditions and Reservations

  • The parcel is subject to private rights, if any exist, and requires final survey confirmation.
  • Certain parts of the area used or earmarked for public or quasi-public purposes are excluded from disposition.

Disposal and Supervisory Authority

  • The land set aside for socialized housing shall be disposed of according to Republic Act No. 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act).
  • Supervision is under the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and National Housing Authority (NHA).

Creation of an Inter-Agency Committee

  • HUDCC chairs the committee, Local Government Unit (LGU) acts as Vice-Chair.
  • Representatives from NHA, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Homeowners Association are members.
  • The committee is tasked with formulating implementing rules and regulations for the proclamation.

Restrictions on Ownership and Encumbrance

  • Lands disposed under this proclamation cannot be alienated or encumbered for 10 years from issuance of title or contract.
  • Land is protected from satisfaction of debts contracted prior to the 10-year period.
  • Improvements on the land may be mortgaged to qualified entities.

Authority to Issue Land Titles

  • DENR is authorized to issue Special Patent titles in favor of the NHA covering the area reserved for socialized housing.

Compliance and Conditions

  • The proclamation is subject to the minimum road right-of-way requirements of the Department of Public Works and Highways pursuant to Executive Order No. 621.

Formalization

  • The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines and executed on June 25, 2004, in Manila.

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