Declaration of Land Availability for Disposition
- The parcels of land previously covered by Proclamation No. 24 are declared open to disposition.
- Disposition of said lands is governed under the provisions of the Public Land Law (Commonwealth Act No. 141).
Location and Affected Areas
- The parcels of land are located within the municipalities of Calauag and Guinayangan.
- These municipalities are situated in the Province of Quezon, Island of Luzon.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The authority to revoke and declare the lands open for disposition lies with the President of the Philippines.
- The proclamation is executed and sealed by the President, with the Executive Secretary endorsing it.
- The date of effectivity is June 14, 1954, coinciding with the eighth year of Philippine independence.
Procedural Implications
- The revocation implies the nullification of the special status or reservation set by the prior proclamation.
- It permits applications for land acquisition under standard public land disposition processes, such as homestead, sale, or other modes provided by the Public Land Law.
Legal Basis and Compliance
- The issuance of this proclamation complies with existing statutory law, particularly Section 88 of Commonwealth Act No. 141.
- It demonstrates the administrative process involving recommendations from relevant government departments (Agriculture and Natural Resources) before altering land status.
Official Execution
- The proclamation is formally signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
- The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed, signifying the proclamation’s lawful enactment and public declaration.