Title
Supreme Court
Land Reservation for COA-CAR Training Center
Law
Proclamation No. 756
Decision Date
Apr 24, 2014
Proclamation No. 756 designates a specific parcel of land in Baguio City for the establishment of a training center for the Commission on Audit-Cordillera Administrative Region, with detailed description and withdrawal from sale or settlement, signed into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III on April 24, 2014.

Law Summary

Description and Location of the Parcel

  • The parcel is identified as NG-CAR-00790 with a Rurban Code of 131102.
  • Situated in Res. Sec. aKa, Guisad, Baguio City.
  • Boundaries:
    • Northwest: Bounded by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the National Police Commission.
    • Northeast and East: Bounded by Easter Road (60 meters wide).
    • South and East: Bounded by adjacent lots including Lot 6, lr-393 and Bureau of Plant Industry Reservation (Lot 4, lr-304).

Technical Description and Survey Details

  • The land starts at a specific point from triangulation station "SKYLINE," Baguio Townsite identified by precise coordinates and bearings.
  • Detailed boundary lines with specific compass bearings and distances connecting points 1 through 8 are provided.
  • The total area is approximately 2,526 square meters.
  • Survey markers are set on the ground with P.S. cylindrical concrete monuments measuring 15 x 40 cm.
  • Survey was conducted by Engr. Isabelo B. Cosalan, Jr. on September 25, 26 and October 2, 2008, and approved January 20, 2009.

Authority and Formalization

  • The reservation is made pursuant to the recommendation of the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and the powers vested by law to the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • President Benigno S. Aquino III formally declared the reservation through Proclamation No. 756 dated April 24, 2014.
  • The proclamation is signed and sealed in Manila, with the Executive Secretary also endorsing.

Legal Effect and Purpose

  • The land is removed from availability for public sale or settlement.
  • Specifically designated for use as a training center by COA-CAR, ensuring its dedicated public administrative function.
  • The proclamation safeguards the parcel from conflicting use or private acquisition that would undermine the stated governmental purpose.

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