Authority and Basis for Reservation
- The proclamation is made pursuant to the powers vested in the President of the Philippines.
- Based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources.
- Takes into consideration the Deed of Lot Exchange dated October 14, 2021, between the Republic of the Philippines and Filinvest Alabang, Inc.
Description and Technical Details of the Land
- The parcel of land is described as Lot No. 2, Portion of Block 6A, covered by Survey Plan No. Pcs-00-014796.
- It covers an area of approximately 9,077 square meters.
- The location is in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Island of Luzon.
- Boundaries are defined by adjoining blocks, roads, and lots, with detailed bearings and distances enumerated.
- Corners are marked on ground with PS cylindrical concrete monuments.
- Survey details include dates of original and subdivision surveys, along with the geodetic engineer responsible.
Transfer of Ownership
- Ownership of the land is transferred from the Republic of the Philippines to the Department of Health (DOH), for RITM use.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary is authorized to execute the Deed of Conveyance to effect this transfer.
Legal Effect and Execution
- The proclamation withdraws the land from entry, sale, or other disposition under other laws.
- The purpose is exclusively for building site purposes for the RITM.
- The proclamation is signed by the then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and authenticated with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Execution took place in Manila on January 6, 2022.
Important Legal Concepts
- Patrimonial land: public domain land which can be disposed of under law, here reserved from disposition.
- Deed of Lot Exchange: legal instrument used to facilitate the exchange and transfer of land ownership.
- Survey and land description: detailed and technical boundary delineation to avoid legal disputes.
- Authorization of government officials to execute property transfer to ensure the legal effectivity of the reservation and ownership transfer.