Legal Authority and Recommendation
- Issued by the President Ramon Magsaysay pursuant to Section 83 of Commonwealth Act No. 141.
- Recommendation for the reservation was made by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Geographical Description and Boundaries
- The reserved area covers portions of the municipalities of Papaya, Sta. Rosa, and Laur in Nueva Ecija province and parts of Quezon province.
- The specific parcel is detailed through a series of boundary points and metrics found in Bureau of Lands plans AMS sheets 3457-(I to IV), 3456-(I and IV), 3556-IV, and 3557-III.
- Boundaries follow natural landmarks including Tabuating River, Cabiu River, Chico River, branching creeks, and coastline of Dingalan Bay.
- The area encompasses approximately 73,000 hectares.
Legal Effect and Reservation
- The reservation withdraws the land from public sale or settlement.
- The land is specifically allocated for military use, emphasizing national security interests.
- Existing private rights within the reserved area are acknowledged and respected.
Execution and Authentication
- The proclamation was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay and sealed with the Republic’s official seal.
- The document reflects formal execution in Manila, dated December 19, 1955.
- The Assistant Executive Secretary, Mariano Yenko, Jr., countersigned on behalf of the President.
This proclamation demonstrates the exercise of executive authority to reserve public lands for strategic military purposes, clearly delimitating the geographical territory, recognizing existing private claims, and restricting the use of the land to military administration only.