Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousE BILL N°.  1 CI 2 0 4
RECEIVED
`:=      DATE
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Introduced by: HON. ROMEO S. MOMO, SR.
19th Congress of the Phflippjnes (2022 -2025)
District Representatl-ve, Surigao del Sur
HXPLANATORY NOTu
Barangay Payasan, located in Lianga, Surigao del Sun, has undergone significant progress
and an increase in its population. The reclassiflcation of certain parcels of land will expedite the
execution of infrastructure projects, housing programs, and other development activities that will
be advantageous to the growing population of the barangay and of the Municipality of Lianga.
This legislation seeks to promote the responsible and fair utilization of land, while also
considering the requirements of the community, the preservation of the environment, and the well-
being of society. It offers methods for the effective administration and exploitation of the classed
land to prevent misuse and guarantee its intended use.
Furthermore, this bill underscores the importance of public consultation and participation
in the decision-making process regarding the reclassification of land. It recognizes the rights of
indigenous  peoples  and  other  stakeholders  who  may  be  affected  by  the  reclassification  and
mandates their involvement in the planning and implementation of development projects in the
area.
Ultimately, this legislation represents a significant move towards fostering comprehensive
and  enduring  growth  in Barangay  Payasan,  Lianga,  Surigao  del  Sun.  It  also  demonstrates the


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City
NINHTEEN.TH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousE BILL No.  1 ru a 0 4
Introduced by: HON. ROMEO S. MOMO, SR.
"AN ACT RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PARCELS 0F TIMBERLAND LOCATED
IN BARANGAY PAYASAN, LIANGA, SURIGA0 DHL SUR AS ALIENABLE AND
DISPOSABLE LANDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Represehiatives Of the Philippines in. Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Reclassification as Alienable and Disposable Land.
-- Certain portions of land located in P-7 Luha, Barangay Payasan, Lianga,  Surigao del
Sur, with total area of Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Seven square meters
(71,887  sqm),   are hereby converted from timberland to alienable  and disposable  land.
These respective parcels of land are particularly described as follows:
Point
Longitude
Latitude
1
126.085086
8.619610
2
126.085087
8.619610
3
126.084971
8.619617
4
126.085350
8.618718
5
126.085421
8.618507
6
126.085511
8.618507
7
126.085766
8.618385
8
126.085948
8.618417
9
126.086327
8.618433
10
126.087508
8.618356
11
126.087660
8.618396
12
126.088047
8.618492
13
126.088868
8.618741
14
126.088868
8.618395


SECTION   2.   Implementing   Rules   and   Regulations.     The   Department   of
Environment and Natural Resources shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act.
SECTION  3.   Hffectivity.  This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)   days  after  its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.