Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) · DAO 2026-21
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9322, Reclassifying 512.80 Hectares of Public Land under Timberland Project No. 13-G in Barangay Ransang, Municipality of Rizal, Province of Palawan as Agricultural Land Open for Disposition
DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-21
Subject: Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9322 (Ransang, Rizal, Palawan)
Signed: March 16, 2026; Published: Daily Tribune, April 8, 2026; Acknowledged: ONAR, UP Law Center, April 23, 2026
Legal Basis
Executive Order No. 192 (1987), Commonwealth Act No. 141 (Public Land Act) as amended, and RA 9322.
Objective and Scope
Establishes procedures for the survey and disposition of approximately 512.80 hectares of reclassified agricultural land in Barangay Ransang, Rizal, Palawan, as shown in Land Classification Map No. LC-3701 pursuant to DAO No. 2025-29 (October 13, 2025). The Order includes the technical description of the boundary, referred to the PPCS-TM/PRS92 coordinate system.
Key Provisions
- Public Land Subdivision (PLS) survey: conducted by DENR MIMAROPA with the concerned LGU under the Manual on Land Survey; results integrated into the Land Administration and Management System (LAMS) Philippines database.
- Disposition: public land applications are filed with the CENRO with jurisdiction and disposed of under CA 141 and related laws, including RA 730, RA 10023, RA 11573, and PD 1529.
- Valuation: appraisal for sale or lease follows RA 12001 (Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act); pending new guidelines, DAO 98-20 as amended by DAO 2010-26 applies.
- Existing tenure: existing rights and tenurial instruments are respected; renewal of expiring instruments is subject to DENR approval where the holder has made important improvements or the national interest requires.
- Funding: DENR allocates funds for implementation.
Effectivity
Takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication and upon acknowledgment of three certified copies by ONAR.
Signed by Secretary Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, CESO I. Source: official DENR issuance (DAO-2026-21).
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