Title
Land Reservation in Isla de Balut, Manila
Law
Proclamation No. 166
Decision Date
Oct 2, 1963
Diosdado Macapagal reserves a 9,545 square meter parcel of public land in Isla de Balut, Tondo, for subdivision and distribution to bona fide occupants, with priority given to deserving applicants through a screening process by the Social Welfare Administration.
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Description and Boundaries of the Parcel

  • The parcel is bounded by private property, streets, esteros (water bodies), and other subdivisions.
  • The detailed boundaries include:
    • East: Private property of Mrs. Carolina L. Gozon
    • Southeast: Extension of Rodriguez Street
    • Southwest: Mouth of Estero de Vitas
    • North and Northwest: City of Manila's Motor Pool and Composting Plant
    • East/North: Berkencotter Real Estate Subdivision, Estero de Sunog Apog
  • Total approximate area is 9,545 square meters.
  • Data are subject to change upon approval of the proposed subdivision plan.

Subdivision and Disposition Procedures

  • The Director of Lands is tasked with subdividing the land into convenient lot sizes.
  • Lots shall be allocated in accordance with the law.
  • Certain portions will be excluded for public infrastructure such as streets, alleys, drainage works, and other public improvements.
  • The subdivision plan must conform with the National Planning Commission's approved plan.

Eligibility and Screening for Lot Acquisition

  • The Social Welfare Administration will screen and process applications from occupants.
  • Only bona fide occupants are eligible to apply.
  • Entitlement prioritization is based on deserving status as determined by the screening process.

Allocation Process and Contingency Plan

  • If lots are insufficient to accommodate all bona fide occupants, a raffle system will be employed for allocation.
  • Occupants who do not receive lots through the raffle will be prioritized in other government resettlement projects.

Legal Authority and Execution

  • The reservation and subdivision are done under the authority of the President of the Philippines, based on recommendation by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • The proclamation is formalized and sealed by the President and witnessed by the Executive Secretary.
  • Date of effectivity is October 2, 1963, in Manila.

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