Background and Justification for the Transfer
- Original reservation of the land was for the GSIS building site.
- GSIS constructed its building on the property but has since relocated to Pasay City.
- The property is currently unused by GSIS.
- There is a recognized need for a Hall of Justice in Manila to better facilitate justice and access to courts.
- The Supreme Court oversees all courts and thus is a suitable recipient of the property.
- GSIS agreed to yield the property for this purpose.
Legal Authority for Property Transfer
- The transfer is authorized under:
- The Public Land Act (Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended)
- Presidential Decree No. 1445
- The Administrative Code of 1987
- These laws empower the President to transfer government properties no longer needed by an agency to other government branches or agencies.
Specifics of the Property
- The property is described as Lot 3-B-1, Psd-27859, located in Ermita, City of Manila.
- Its boundaries are detailed precisely including adjoining lots and adjacent streets (Calle Conception and Calle Arroceros).
- The lot covers approximately 10,818.10 square meters.
- Survey details include original survey dates (1919-1920) and subdivision survey (1949).
- Physical markers such as concrete monuments and G.I. spikes define its boundaries.
Procedural Directives
- The Register of Deeds of the City of Manila is instructed to issue a new title over the property in the name of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Executive and Administrative Confirmation
- The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary.
- It formalizes the reassignment of the property and ensures legal recognition through issuance of a new title.
Key Legal and Administrative Concepts
- Utilization of governmental authority to optimize use of real property.
- Coordination and agreement between government agencies (GSIS and Supreme Court).
- Formal amendment of earlier land reservation proclamations.
- Emphasis on improving justice administration and public access to courts through strategic resource allocation.
- Legal procedures ensuring title validity and secure ownership transfer within government agencies.