Reservation of Land for Agricultural Colony
- The land previously covered by the revoked proclamation is reserved anew.
- This reservation is subject to any existing private rights.
- The purpose of the reservation is to establish an agricultural colony.
Purpose and Beneficiaries of the Agricultural Colony
- The agricultural colony is established specifically for disposition under the Public Land Act.
- The intended beneficiaries are graduates of agricultural and rural high schools, as well as agricultural colleges.
- These educational institutions must be under the administration of the Bureau of Public Schools.
Geographic and Jurisdictional Scope
- The reserved land is located in the barrio of Managok.
- Managok is within the municipality of Malaybalay.
- This area is situated in the province of Bukidnon on the island of Mindanao.
Legal Procedure and Authority
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to give the proclamation full legal effect.
- The Acting Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque, countersigns the proclamation.
- The issuance date is December 23, 1953.
Legal Framework and Compliance
- The action complies with the Public Land Act governing the disposition of public lands.
- It also conforms with relevant provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended, providing legal basis for land reservation and revocation.
Summary of Key Legal Concepts
- Revocation of a previous proclamation to correct or update land use policy.
- Reservation of public land for specific educational and agricultural development purposes.
- Priority given to agricultural graduates for land disposition reflecting an investment in skilled agricultural development.
- Official presidential authority and administrative procedure required for such proclamations.
- Protection of existing private rights during land reservation.
- Geographic specificity ensuring clarity of affected territory.