Law Summary
Legal Authority and Basis
- The reservation is pursuant to the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources as Chairman of the Commission on Parks and Wildlife.
- It is based on Section 1 of Act No. 3915, as amended.
- Also based on Section 2 of Republic Act No. 826.
Location and Boundaries
- The parcel is situated within the cities of Manila and Pasay, and the municipality of Parañaque, Province of Rizal, Island of Luzon.
- It is bounded on the north by Manila Bay, on the east by Dewey Boulevard, and on the south and west by Manila Bay.
- The geographical boundaries are marked by specific coordinates and points enumerated from 1 to 16 on plan N.P. No. 34.
Area and Dimensions
- The total approximate area of the reserved land is 4,646,612 square meters, more or less.
- The detailed metes and bounds describe the distance and orientation from one boundary point to the next.
Effect and Implementation
- The reserved land is withdrawn from sale or settlement.
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines.
- The law took effect upon signing, which occurred in Manila on July 5, 1954.
Administrative Oversight
- The Commission on Parks and Wildlife is responsible for the administration and management of the Manila Bay Beach Resort national park.
Formal Execution
- The proclamation bears the signature of President Ramon Magsaysay and the Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Castro.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to the proclamation, signifying its official status.