Restrictions on Assignment, Encumbrance, and Sublease of Foreshore Lease Rights
- Lessees holding foreshore lease agreements are prohibited from assigning, encumbering, or subleasing their leasehold rights without prior consent.
- Prior consent must be obtained directly from the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Role of PENRO and RED Post-Revocation
- Despite the revocation of approval authority, the PENRO or RED shall continue to receive and process all new and pending applications or requests involving the assignment, encumbrance, or sublease of foreshore lease rights.
- These officers are responsible for conducting thorough and complete staff work regarding such applications.
- The processed applications, along with appropriate recommendations, are to be forwarded to the Office of the Secretary.
Submission and Approval Process
- Applications for assignment, encumbrance, or sublease must be submitted through the Assistant Secretary for General Legal Services.
- The Office of the Secretary considers and approves all such requests.
Effectivity and Supersession
- The administrative order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- It revokes and supersedes all previous orders inconsistent with its provisions.
Authority and Adoption
- The order is signed and adopted by Michael T. Defensor, then Secretary of the DENR, on January 16, 2006.