Agency to settle Subic-Clark road right-of-way claims
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president Narciso Abaya said the state-owned firm will resolve all monetary claims arising from right-of-way matters so that construction of the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) project could proceed smoothly.
Abaya issued the statement to belie allegations that construction of SCTEx was being delayed by unsettled claims by landowners for their property affected by the right-of-way.
Abaya pointed out that they have prepared a manager's check representing full payment of the parcels of land of the three land reform beneficiaries.
The farmers, identified as Nemesio and Daniel Asuncion and Conchita Flores, have yet to produce the documents needed to complete the transaction.
"We have the cash and are ready to pay the three farmers when they can produce the two documents -- Certificate of Full Payment and Release of Real Estate Mortgage -- that should emanate from the Land Bank of the Philippines," Abaya said.
"We are leaving no stone unturned in proceeding with the construction of the longest expressway in the country. This right-of-way problem is one obstacle that we want to resolve quickly," he said.
The BCDA chief expressed optimism that the issue could be resolved soon "with the latest steps we have taken," referring to expropriation proceedings initiated with the court.
Abaya said the Asuncions and Flores earlier signed a "permit to enter" which allows the BCDA to construct and do whatever is necessary into the property related to SCTEP through their attorney-in-fact Ronaldo Aguilar.
However, the barricades on the affected land were reportedly put up by two different people, raising suspicions that they were merely representing another vested interest group taking advantage of the situation.
Abaya clarified that the BCDA cannot simply release the checks because such transactions were covered by the rules governing the Certificate of Land Ownership Award.
To resolve the impasse, the BCDA initiated an expropriation case before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Bataan.
"Whatever amount the court dictates, we are ready to make payment even today," Abaya said.
The lots in question, totaling 1.4 hectares, were formerly owned by Allied Bank but was subjected to coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (Carp).
At the same time, Abaya said package 2 of SCTEx (Clark to Tarlac) would be completed in August, while package 1 (Clark to Subic) is scheduled for completion this November. At present, the project is already 66 percent finished. (ABL - SunStar)
Abaya issued the statement to belie allegations that construction of SCTEx was being delayed by unsettled claims by landowners for their property affected by the right-of-way.
Abaya pointed out that they have prepared a manager's check representing full payment of the parcels of land of the three land reform beneficiaries.
The farmers, identified as Nemesio and Daniel Asuncion and Conchita Flores, have yet to produce the documents needed to complete the transaction.
"We have the cash and are ready to pay the three farmers when they can produce the two documents -- Certificate of Full Payment and Release of Real Estate Mortgage -- that should emanate from the Land Bank of the Philippines," Abaya said.
"We are leaving no stone unturned in proceeding with the construction of the longest expressway in the country. This right-of-way problem is one obstacle that we want to resolve quickly," he said.
The BCDA chief expressed optimism that the issue could be resolved soon "with the latest steps we have taken," referring to expropriation proceedings initiated with the court.
Abaya said the Asuncions and Flores earlier signed a "permit to enter" which allows the BCDA to construct and do whatever is necessary into the property related to SCTEP through their attorney-in-fact Ronaldo Aguilar.
However, the barricades on the affected land were reportedly put up by two different people, raising suspicions that they were merely representing another vested interest group taking advantage of the situation.
Abaya clarified that the BCDA cannot simply release the checks because such transactions were covered by the rules governing the Certificate of Land Ownership Award.
To resolve the impasse, the BCDA initiated an expropriation case before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Bataan.
"Whatever amount the court dictates, we are ready to make payment even today," Abaya said.
The lots in question, totaling 1.4 hectares, were formerly owned by Allied Bank but was subjected to coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (Carp).
At the same time, Abaya said package 2 of SCTEx (Clark to Tarlac) would be completed in August, while package 1 (Clark to Subic) is scheduled for completion this November. At present, the project is already 66 percent finished. (ABL - SunStar)
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