Detailed Description and Boundaries of Reserved Parcels
- The reserved parcels are comprehensively described by lot numbers as per Bureau of Lands Plan No. IR-1028.
- Each parcel's boundaries are detailed with metes and bounds, specifying adjacent lots, public lands, rivers, roads, and military reservations.
- Exact measurements in degrees, meters, and reference points including bearing and declination angles are provided for precision.
- Survey and approval dates are specified to give official sanction to the descriptions.
Scope and Extent of Reserved Properties
- A total of multiple parcels, identified by specific lot numbers, cover several hectares totaling hundreds of thousands of square meters.
- The parcels are located within the District of Buru-un in the City of Iligan, including areas adjacent to national highways, military reservations (Camp Overton), rivers (Nunucan and Agus Rivers), and public roads.
- The law provides specific details for each parcel, indicating their sizeable areas and the complexity of their boundaries.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, signifying its executive authority.
- It utilizes existing legal provisions for the withdrawal and reservation of public land.
- The declaration exempts the reserved parcels from sale or settlement to secure exclusive use for the National Power Corporation.
Survey and Marking of Parcels
- The parcels are surveyed and marked on the ground with various markers: stakes, concrete monuments (B.L. Cyl. Conc. Mons.), crosses on trees, and B.L. Stone Monuments.
- Bearings used for boundary determination are true bearings and include reference to declination (1 degree 15 minutes East).
- Surveys were completed between November 17, 1950, and March 1, 1951, with approval of the plans by June 12, 1951.
Implications for Private Rights and Use
- The proclamation acknowledges existing private rights over the parcels if there are any.
- It means the reservation is subject to such rights and does not necessarily extinguish them.
- Emphasis is on the National Power Corporation’s use, highlighting the public utility purpose of the land reservation.
Geographical Context and Adjacent Landmarks
- Adjacent to multiple properties including National Highway, Camp Overton Military Reservation, Nunucan and Agus Rivers, and other public and private lands.
- Parcels span areas significant for power development infrastructure given proximity to natural resources and transportation routes.
Formality and Authentication
- The proclamation bears the signatures of the President and the Acting Executive Secretary.
- The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to signify authenticity and enforceability.
- The document records the date and place of issuance as Manila, August 9, 1952.
This proclamation primarily serves to legally reserve and protect specific parcels of public land in Iligan City for energy development by the National Power Corporation, ensuring that these lands are not disposed of otherwise, while respecting any pre-existing private interests.