Title
Source: Supreme Court
Reservation of Public Land for Military Use
Law
Proclamation No. 146
Decision Date
Apr 15, 2011
Proclamation No. 146 reserves specific parcels of land in Barangay Bonuan Gueset, City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan, for military use as a Naval Reservation under the Department of National Defense.

Law Summary

Legal Authority and Recommendation

  • The reservation was made upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources.
  • The action was executed by the President of the Philippines, exercising powers vested by law.

Detailed Description and Boundaries of Reserved Parcels

  • The reserved area includes five specific parcels of land identified as Lots 7027, 8896, 8897, and 8899, all under Cad 217, Rel-015518-000267.
  • Each lot is precisely described with reference to its location in Barangay Bonuan Gueset, City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan, Island of Luzon.
  • The boundaries for each lot are established with adjoining lots, roads, and cadastral points.

Lot 7027 Specifics

  • Area: 21,114 square meters.
  • Bounding landmarks include Lot 7028, Lot 8896, Lot 7029, and a National Road (15 meters wide).
  • Survey monuments and bearings are provided, dated back to 1926 and a subdivision survey from 1992.

Lot 8896 Specifics

  • Area: 9,624 square meters.
  • Bounded by Lot 7026, Lots 8897, 8899 (relocation survey plan), and Lot 8898 of Dagupan Cadastre.
  • Survey details include monuments and references to specific bearings.

Lot 8897 Specifics

  • Area: 663 square meters.
  • Bounded by Lots 8899 and 8896.
  • Survey data includes coordinates, monuments, and bearings with original and subdivision survey dates.

Lot 8899 Specifics

  • Area: 102 square meters.
  • Bounded by Lots 8897, 8898, and 8896.
  • Survey details consistently referencing dated monuments and bearing directions.

Survey Information and Validation

  • Original surveys were conducted on February 16, 1926.
  • Subdivision surveys were executed on March 5 and 11, 1992, by Engineer Rodolfo D. dela Cruz, Sr.
  • Approval for the surveys was given on May 28, 1992.

Administrative and Legal Formalities

  • The proclamation was signed and sealed by the President of the Philippines.
  • The Executive Secretary officially certified the issuance under presidential authority.
  • This declaration effectively places the specified lands under legal protection for military (naval) use, prohibiting disposition or private sale.

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