Law Summary

1. Legal Authority and Purpose

• Explanation: This proclamation is issued under the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 64 (e) of the Revised Administrative Code and Section 1 of Republic Act No. 477.
• Purpose: The primary objective is to withdraw a specific parcel of land from sale or settlement and reserve it for school site purposes, managed by the Bureau of Public Schools.

2. Description of the Land Parcel

• Parcel Identification: The land is identified as Lot 758-B of the subdivision plan Psd-25093, part of Lot 758 in the cadastral survey of Davao, G.L.R.O. Cadastral Record No. aa-.
• Location: Situated in the Sitio of Mintal, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao.
• Boundaries:
  • North, Northeast, and East: Bounded by Lot 758-A
  • South: Bounded by Lot 1961 of Davao Cadastre
  • Southwest: Bounded by Lot 758-C

3. Area and Survey Details

• Area: The total area of the reserved land is approximately 31,657 square meters.
• Survey Information:
  • Original survey conducted between February 1916 and May 1920.
  • Subdivision survey conducted from December 23, 1946, to March 29, 1947.
• Monumentation: Points on the land are marked with cylindrical concrete monuments, ensuring accurate delineation of boundaries.

4. Administration and Rights

• Administrative Body: The Bureau of Public Schools will oversee the land's use for school purposes.
• Private Rights: The reservation is subject to any existing private rights that may be applicable to the land.

5. Execution of Proclamation

• Date of Issuance: The proclamation was executed on March 3, 1955.
• Authority Signatures: Signed by President Ramon Magsaysay and countersigned by Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Castro.

Key Takeaways

• Proclamation No. 127 reserves a specific parcel of land in Davao for educational purposes.
• The reservation is based on established legal authority and is subject to existing private rights.
• The Bureau of Public Schools is designated as the managing body for the land.
• The precise boundaries and area have been meticulously documented to prevent disputes.