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• What is the status of the Old Project Control Points according to Section 51?


  They shall be evaluated and included in the Geodetic Network Design.
• Why must each recovered control point have both old PTM (PPCS) and PRS92 coordinates?


  Because some titled properties are tied to these monuments.
• Who has the rights to inspect and supervise the operations of the survey team according to Section 52?


  The RED and/or the RTD for Lands and their authorized representatives.
• What are the stages of activities in a Cadastral Survey as defined in Section 53?


  • Project Control Survey
  • Political Boundary Survey
  • Lot Surveys
• What does the Project Control Survey establish?


  Main and subsidiary controls over the entire area.
• What is the purpose of the Political Boundary Survey?


  To establish political boundary monuments defining the boundary lines.
• What is the purpose of Lot Surveys in the cadastral process?


  To determine individual lot boundaries and their corresponding area for title acquisition.
• What happens to lands that cannot be subjected to private ownership during Lot Surveys?


  They are included in the lot survey and issued a Cadastral Lot Number.
• When is the cadastral survey considered in progress?


  From the issuance of Survey Order/Survey Contract until final approval of survey returns.
• What accuracy standards must all Cadastral Survey Projects adhere to according to Section 54?


  They must be conducted in PRS92 with accuracies required under Section 29, DAO No. 2007-29.
• Who issues the Survey Order for cadastral survey projects?


  The RED who has jurisdiction over the area.
• What is the purpose of issuing cadastral survey project numbers according to Section 56?


  To prevent duplication of numbers for municipalities/cities.
• What survey instruments are required for Project Control and Municipal Boundary Survey?


  Instruments must comply with Section 21, DAO No. 2007-29.
• What is the minimum number of major components required in the organization of the Survey Party?


  At least three major components.
• What changes may occur in the Survey Party as the cadastral project progresses?


  • Survey Control Team may serve as Lot Survey Team.
  • Reconnaissance Team may serve as Political Boundary Survey Team.
  • Monument Setting Team may split into two groups for different tasks.
• What data must be collated for reference according to Section 59?


  The list of approved surveys and their registration status.
• What is the time frame for geodetic engineers to submit a list of ongoing surveys within the Cadastral Project?


  Within sixty (60) days from the date of the order.
• What must be submitted within four months from the inauguration of the project?

  Field notes, computations, and sketches of isolated surveys.
• What happens if surveys are submitted after four months?


  They must be accompanied by a satisfactory explanation to the RTD for Lands.
• What should the CENRO do after the approval of the survey contract for Cadastral Survey?


  They shall no longer issue any survey authority over parcels of land within the same project.
• What should the Cadastral Survey Management Plan (CSMP) include?


  • Project Management Plan
  • Technical Plan (excluding gravity measurements)
  • Base map with Project Control Network Design
• What are the preliminary activities in a cadastral survey project?


  Organization of the survey party, posting notices, and inauguration of the project.
• What is the basic scheme of work for a cadastral survey project?

  1. Preliminary Activities
  2. Manufacture of monuments
  3. Reconnaissance and location of control lines
  4. Monument setting and preliminary survey
  5. GNSS observation and project control surveys
  6. Preparation and submission of survey returns
  7. Conduct of BAP and lot surveys
  8. Final checking and completion of maps
• What types of notices must be distributed to lot claimants?

  General Public Notice and Notification to Lot Claimants.
• What must be included in the General Public Notice?


  General information on the project in Filipino, English, and local dialect.
• What certification must the Geodetic Engineer/Contractor attach after posting the General Public Notice?


  A certification of posting signed by the Municipal/City Mayor and Barangay Chairman.
• What is the purpose of the Survey Notification Letter for lot claimants?


  To inform them about the start of defining and sketching lot boundaries.
• What provisions govern the conduct of Project Control Survey?


  Sections 29 to 52 of this Manual.
• What is the primary purpose of the Political Boundary Survey?


  To determine the extent of coverage of the project within the territorial jurisdiction.
• What data is necessary for the accurate derivation of technical descriptions in the Political Boundary Survey?


  The exact location of the lots.
• What is the purpose of transmitting a copy in local dialect, Filipino, and English to the Land Management Services?


  To ensure proper communication and documentation
• What governs the conduct of Project Control Survey for establishing Main and Subsidiary Controls?


  The provisions of Sections 29 to 52 of this Manual
• What must be marked and surveyed in a Political Boundary Survey?


  The Political Boundary of the municipality or city
• What are the two primary purposes of the Political Boundary Survey?


  To determine project coverage and exact lot locations
• What is required if the Political Boundary Survey is an independent project?


  A Resolution of the Local Council must be submitted
• What must be submitted for the issuance of the Survey Authority by the RTD for Lands?


  Other documentary requirements as per DAO No. 2007-29
• What accuracy is required for the Political Boundary Survey?


  The required accuracy as provided in Section 54 of this Manual
• What should be done if the Political Boundary corners cannot be marked exactly?


  Monuments should be established as near as possible to the true location
• What is the name of the survey team for the Political Boundary Control Survey?


  Political Boundary Survey Team
• What is included in the work plan for the Political Boundary Survey?


  It shall be included in the Cadastral Survey Management Plan (CSMP)