Title
Transfer of Burnham Park to Tourism Authority
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1762
Decision Date
Jan 6, 1981
President Marcos transfers a parcel of land in Burnham Park, Baguio City to the Philippine Tourism Authority for tourism development, granting them possession and control over the park while prohibiting any alienation or encumbrance of the land.
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Description and Boundaries of the Property

  • The specific land parcel is identified as Lot No. 104 (residential section "A", Burnham Park).
  • The land contains 328,394.39 square meters with detailed metes and bounds covering numerous points defining the perimeter.
  • Bounded by various residential and business sections including Blocks 1, 51-a, 69, and business sections "Aa" and "B."

Purpose and Rationale for Transfer

  • Burnham Park has evolved into a central amusement area for local and foreign tourists in Baguio City.
  • Increasing tourism necessitates centralized planning, development, and management of tourism zones for effective oversight.
  • The Philippine Tourism Authority is designated as the knowledgeable government entity to manage these tourism zones.

Authority and Powers of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA)

  • PTA is granted immediate possession, administration, and control of Burnham Park upon the Decree's approval.
  • PTA is empowered to review existing contracts or agreements relating to Burnham Park and terminate those inconsistent with the objectives of the Decree.
  • PTA is explicitly prohibited from alienating, mortgaging, or otherwise encumbering the land.

Effectivity and Supersession of Conflicting Laws

  • The Decree takes effect immediately upon approval.
  • All laws, decrees, proclamations, and executive orders inconsistent with this Decree are revoked or modified accordingly.

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