Description and Boundaries of the Reserved Land
- The parcel identified is Lot No. 906, PLS-612-D as surveyed specifically for Cambabangan Elementary School.
- Geographical boundaries are precisely defined with reference to adjacent lots and roads:
- Southwest boundary: Lot 908, PLS-612-D
- Northwest boundary: road
- Northeast boundary: Lot 782
- Southeast boundary: Lot 907, PLS-612-D
- Survey points and bearings are given with exact measurements, including the points of beginning and ending along specific compass directions.
- The total area is 10,719 square meters, more or less.
- All corners of the land are physically marked with Philippine Surveying (P.S.) cylindrical concrete monuments measuring 15 x 40 centimeters.
- The survey was executed by a licensed Geodetic Engineer (S. Perez) on August 11, 1958 and approved on March 31, 1960.
Restrictions on Alienation
- The land reserved for the school site is declared non-alienable, meaning it cannot be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of.
- It can only become alienable again through a subsequent Proclamation issued by the President.
Administrative Jurisdiction and Control
- The land parcel is placed under the administrative jurisdiction, supervision, and control of the Department of Education.
- This control ensures that the land is properly managed and used exclusively for educational purposes.
Formal Proclamation and Legal Effect
- The Proclamation is signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
- The formal sealing of the Republic of the Philippines indicates official government approval and effectivity.
- The proclamation was executed in Manila on September 11, 2007.
Legal Implications
- The proclamation evidences the governmental commitment to allocate public lands for public education.
- It safeguards the land against private claims unless proven and acknowledges existing private rights if any.
- The detailed survey and demarcations reinforce legal certainty regarding the exact location and extent of the school site.
- The presidential reservation prevents unauthorized disposition or use conflicting with the declared educational purpose.