Reclamation of Foreshore Lands by Bacolod City
Republic Act No. 161, enacted on June 20, 1947, authorizes the City of Bacolod to reclaim foreshore lands through dredging or filling to enhance its docking and harbor facilities for interisland and ocean-going vessels. The reclaimed lands will belong to the City of Bacolod, while the newly formed foreshore areas will remain under the ownership of the National Government. This act aims to improve maritime infrastructure in Bacolod and is effective immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 161
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 20, 1947
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 161
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE RECLAMATION OF FORESHORE LANDS BY THE CITY OF BACOLOD
SECTION 1. Authority is hereby granted the City of Bacolod to undertake and carry out at its own expense the reclamation by dredging, filling or other means, of any foreshore lands bordering the city in order to establish and provide proper and adequate docking and harbor facilities for interisland and ocean going vessel calling at the aforesaid city.
SECTION 2. Any and all lands reclaimed as herein provided shall be the property of the City of Bacolod except that the new foreshore along the reclaimed lands shall continue to be the property of the National Government. cd
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 20, 1947
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 43, No. 7, p. 2606 in July 1947
Cite This Law
Reclamation of Foreshore Lands by Bacolod City, Republic Act No. 161, Jun 20, 1947 (Philippines)
Reclamation of Foreshore Lands by Bacolod City, Republic Act No. 161 (Phil. 1947)
Related Laws
- Authority of Bacolod City to Contract Indebtedness to Finance Reclamation of Foreshore LandsRepublic Act No. 1132 • Jun 16, 1954 • Statutes
- Reclamation of Foreshore Lands by Chartered Cities and MunicipalitiesRepublic Act No. 1899 • Jun 22, 1957 • Statutes
- Reclamation of Foreshore and Marshy Lands by Municipality of Catbalogan, SamarRepublic Act No. 287 • Jun 16, 1948 • Statutes
- Reclamation of Foreshore Bordering Romblon Bay by Municipality of RomblonRepublic Act No. 1099 • Jun 15, 1954 • Statutes
- Sale of Lots from Tondo Foreshore LandRepublic Act No. 559 • Jun 17, 1950 • Statutes
- Conveying the Land Reclaimed in Foreshore and Offshore of Cebu City as Property of the PEAPresidential Decree No. 1346 • Apr 11, 1978 • Presidential Issuances
Browse More Statutes
Explore other laws in the Statutes category.
View All StatutesNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law