Law Summary
Legal Authority and Recommendation
- The reservation is made pursuant to Section 83 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended.
- The initiative is based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Description and Location of the Land Parcel
- The land is situated in the City of Baguio, in the Business Section aCa, Mt. Province, Island of Luzon.
- The parcel is legally defined and mapped under Bureau of Lands plan IR-1013.
- Specific boundary points and their measurements are provided, ensuring precise demarcation:
- Bounded by streets (57th Street, 58th Street) and specific lots within Baguio Townsite.
- Exact bearings and distances from triangulation stations and other marked points are detailed.
Size and Survey of the Land
- The total area of the parcel is 4,945 square meters, more or less.
- The survey was conducted on July 8-9 and December 10, 1948.
- The official plan approval date is July 3, 1950.
Physical Markers and Bearings
- Ground markers include concrete monuments and posts with specific identifications (e.g., B.L. marks, old P.L.S. Concrete Monuments).
- Bearings are stated as true with a declination of 0 degrees 36 minutes East.
Effectivity and Authenticity
- The proclamation is signed and sealed by the then President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
- Date of effect is December 23, 1953, coinciding with the eighth year of Philippine independence.
- Authentication by the Acting Assistant Executive Secretary affirms official enactment.