Law Summary
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines under his lawful powers, formalizing the reservation and transfer of said lands.
Detailed Land Description and Technical Survey
- The land consists of multiple parcels identified as portions of various lots, each with a transfer certificate title (TCT) number.
- Each lot is described with technical detail including survey plan numbers, geographic coordinates, boundaries, adjacent lots or features, distances, bearings, and specific geographic markers such as cylindrical concrete monuments.
- The original surveys date back to 1913-1914 with subdivision surveys and approvals completed in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
- All survey plans are duly signed and approved by a licensed geodetic engineer.
Allocation of Land Parcels to Specific Government Entities
- Each lot or parcel is specifically allocated to a particular government agency or office, such as the:
- Bureau of Plant Industry
- Land Transportation Office
- National Bureau of Investigation
- National Police Commission
- Commission on Human Rights
- City Government of Davao
- Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Philippine Judiciary (Regional and Local Trial Courts)
- Office of Civil Defense
- Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
- Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Cooperative Development Authority
- National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
- National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
- National Nutrition Council
- National Housing Authority
- Department of Health
- Southern Philippines Medical Center
- Bureau of Fire Protection
- Commission on Elections
- Professional Regulation Commission
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Department of the Interior and Local Government
- Commission on Audit
- Department of Science and Technology
- Bureau of Internal Revenue
- National Economic and Development Authority
- Department of Budget and Management
- Civil Service Commission
- Development Academy of the Philippines
- Department of Finance
- Department of Agrarian Reform
- Department of Energy
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Maritime Industry Authority
- National Irrigation Administration
- Department of Labor and Employment
- Radyo Pilipinas Station
- Philippine Statistics Authority
- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
- Mindanao Development Authority
- National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
- Philippine National Police
- National Maritime Polytechnic
- Commission on Higher Education
- Many parcels are allocated to multiple agencies in a manner that supports the regional government's diverse functions.
Execution of Deeds of Conveyance
- The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is explicitly authorized to execute all necessary deeds of conveyance, formalizing the transfer of ownership to the respective government agencies.
- This delegation ensures procedural compliance and proper documentation.
Official Formalization and Effectivity
- The proclamation bears the signature of the President and the Executive Secretary, signifying its legal effectivity.
- Pertinent government seals are affixed, confirming its authenticity and official status.
- The document is dated April 28, 2022 in Manila, consolidating its place of issuance.
The Proclamation effectively creates a government center by integrating multiple governmental functions through land reservation and ownership transfer, reinforcing regional governance in Davao City with clear legal and technical land descriptions, stewardship delegation, and multi-sectoral agency involvement.