Abrogating All Leases And Cancelling Land Titles And Patents Covering Portions Of Hundred Islands National Park
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Abrogating All Leases And Cancelling Land Titles And Patents Covering Portions Of Hundred Islands National Park
Presidential Decree No. 1173
July 19, 1977
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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1173Abrogation of Leases and Cancellation of Land Titles and Patents
- Abrogates the lease in favor of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan over portions of the Hundred Islands National Park, including any sub-leases executed by Pangasinan to third parties.
- Cancels all land titles and patents issued after January 18, 1940 covering portions of the Hundred Islands National Park, and reverts the covered lands back to the park.
Background
- Hundred Islands National Park was placed under the control and administration of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) by P.D. No. 564.
- The defunct Hundred Islands Conservation and Development Authority leased portions of the park to the Province of Pangasinan for P1.00 per year for an indefinite period.
- Some private persons were able to obtain land titles over portions of the park after its segregation from the public domain under Proclamation No. 667 dated January 18, 1940.
Rationale
- The Hundred Islands National Park needs to be conserved and developed as a tourist attraction, with facilities and amenities constructed for the convenience and enjoyment of tourists.
Reimbursement
- The PTA shall reimburse the value of the land and improvements introduced by the respective owners of the lands, based on the valuation under Sec. 92 of P.D. No. 464.
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Abrogating All Leases And Cancelling Land Titles And Patents Covering Portions Of Hundred Islands National Park
Presidential Decree No. 1173
•July 19, 1977
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1173
ABROGATING ALL LEASES AND CANCELLING LAND TITLES AND PATENTS COVERING PORTIONS OF HUNDRED ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
WHEREAS, P. D. No. 564 placed the Hundred Islands National Park under the control and administration of the Philippine Tourism Authority.
WHEREAS, the defunct Hundred Islands Conservation and Development Authority created under R. A. No. 3655 leased portions of the Hundred Islands National Park to the Province of Pagsanjan for a nominal cost of P1.00 a year for an indefinite period;
WHEREAS, a few private persons have been able to title portions of the park after the segregation thereof from the public domain under Proclamation No. 667 dated January 18, 1940; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Hundred Islands National Park be conserved and developed as a tourist attraction; and facilities and amenities constructed to make tourists' visits to the Hundred Islands National Park more enjoyable and convenient;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the...
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