Law Summary

Overview

Proclamation No. 224, issued by President Ramon Magsaysay on December 3, 1955, reserves a specific parcel of public domain land in the South Harbor, Port Area District, City of Manila, for the building site purposes of the Bureau of Public Works.

Reservation of Land

• Legal Principle: The proclamation withdraws the specified parcel from sale or settlement and reserves it for government use.
• Key Definitions:
  • Public Domain: Refers to land owned by the state, not available for private ownership.
  • Bureau of Public Works: The governmental body designated to utilize the reserved land.

Description of the Parcel

• Location and Boundaries:
  • The land is described as Lot 2, Block 2 of the resurvey and subdivision plan Swo-20567.
  • Bounded by:
    • Northeast: Bonifacio Drive
    • Southeast: 20th Street
    • Southwest: Railroad Street
    • Northwest: Lot 1, Block 2 of the resurvey and subdivision plan
• Area: The total area of the parcel is 8,752 square meters, more or less.

Survey and Measurement

• Survey Details:
  • The survey was conducted on December 2-3, 1947, and March 29, 1948.
  • The location is defined by bearings and distances from specified reference points (fire hydrants).
• Boundary Points:
  • The parcel is marked with concrete monuments for identification.

Legal Authority

• Authority and Recommendation: The proclamation is executed upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is in accordance with Section 83 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended.
• Affirmation: The proclamation is officially sealed and signed by the President and the Assistant Executive Secretary.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 224 reserves a specific parcel of land in Manila for the Bureau of Public Works.
• The land is defined with precise boundaries and area specifications.
• The act demonstrates the government's authority to designate public land for governmental purposes, ensuring that the land is not available for private sale or settlement.
• This proclamation is grounded in existing laws, particularly Commonwealth Act No. 141, reflecting the government's regulatory framework concerning public domains.