Title
Reserve land for RITM site in Muntinlupa
Law
Proclamation No. 1276
Decision Date
Jan 6, 2022
President Duterte reserves a parcel of land in Alabang Stock Farm for the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) Building Site, transferring ownership to the Department of Health (DOH)-RITM, based on the powers vested in the President by law and upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources.
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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.

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