Law Summary

Introduction

Proclamation No. 257, issued on June 15, 1951, by President Elpidio Quirino, reserves certain parcels of public land in Cauayan, Isabela, for airport purposes, as recommended by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This proclamation is made in accordance with Section 83 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended.

Reservation of Public Domain

• Legal Principle: The proclamation withdraws specific parcels from sale or settlement, reserving them exclusively for airport development under the management of the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
• Key Definitions:
  • Public Domain: Refers to the land owned by the government, which can be allocated for various uses, including public infrastructure.
  • Airport Purposes: Specifies that the land is to be used for the construction and operation of an airport.
• Requirements and Procedures:
  • The land is reserved subject to existing private rights, if any.
  • The administration of the reserved land will be under the Civil Aeronautics Administration.

Description of Reserved Parcels

The proclamation details four specific lots within the reserved area, as follows:

1. Lot 1 (50,110 sq. m.):

   • Location: Barrio of Prenza, Cauayan, Isabela.
   • Boundaries: North by Lot 2, East by provincial road, Southwest by property of Pablo Ventura.
   • Survey Details: Marked points and bearings provided, with a survey conducted in December 1949 and January 1950.

2. Lot 2 (72,964 sq. m.):

   • Location: Adjacent to Lot 1, also in Prenza, Cauayan.
   • Boundaries: Northeast by property of Exequiel Argonza, South by Lot 1, Southwest by property of Exequiel Argonza, Northwest by Lot 3.
   • Survey Details: Similar to Lot 1 with marked points and bearings.

3. Lot 3 (40,418 sq. m.):

   • Location: In close proximity to Lots 1 and 2, in Prenza.
   • Boundaries: Northeast by property of Macario Lucas, Southeast by Lot 2, Southwest by property of Macario Lucas, Northwest by Lot 4.
   • Survey Details: Points and bearings marked as per previous lots.

4. Lot 4 (95,739 sq. m.):

   • Location: Also in Prenza, surrounding Lots 1, 2, and 3.
   • Boundaries: North by Lot 5, Northeast by property of Macario Lucas, Southeast by Lot 3, Southwest by properties of various owners.
   • Survey Details: Similar surveying methods and markings as other lots.

Survey and Approval Information

• Survey Dates: Conducted on December 20-21, 1949, and January 20-21, 1950.
• Approval Date: August 12, 1950.
• Monumentation: All points referred to in the descriptions are marked on the ground with concrete monuments.

Execution of the Proclamation

• Execution: The proclamation is signed by President Elpidio Quirino and the Acting Assistant Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque.
• Date of Execution: June 15, 1951.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 257 reserves specific public land parcels in Cauayan, Isabela, for airport development.
• It emphasizes the administration of the land by the Civil Aeronautics Administration and acknowledges existing private rights.
• Detailed descriptions of the four lots provide clarity on boundaries, area, and survey references.
• The proclamation is a formal legal document executed at the national level, reflecting government intent to develop aviation infrastructure.