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• What is the administrative cost of the As based on?


  It is computed based on the cost per lot of the Cadastral Project.
• What must be adopted as control monuments in the numerical cadastre?


  The control monuments in both the Project and the Political Boundary established in the Graphical Cadastre.
• How should previously approved graphical cadastral lots be treated in the Cadastral Maps?


  They shall be reflected in the Cadastral Maps regardless of their title status.
• What happens when a graphical lot is subdivided into multiple lots?


  One lot retains the original number, while others receive the highest number below it.
• What activities compose the Pls Surveys Projects?


  Project Control Survey and Lot Surveys.
• What is the purpose of Lot Surveys in Pls Surveys Projects?


  To determine individual lot boundaries and their corresponding area for title acquisition.
• Are Political Boundary Surveys required for Pls projects covering only A&D lands?


  No, they are not required.
• What must be observed and verified in Pls projects covering A&D lands?


  Established Political Boundary Monuments within the project coverage.
• Who issues the Survey Order for survey projects?


  The concerned RTD for Lands.
• What is the purpose of the Pls survey project numbers issued by the DENR LMS?


  To prevent duplication of numbers and indicate the Regional Code.
• What survey instruments can be used for Project Control?


  Conventional type or GNSS Receivers.
• What must be done before using any survey instruments?


  All survey instruments must be tested/calibrated and registered.
• What changes may occur in the organization of the Survey Party during the Pls Survey?


  The Survey Control Team may become the Lot Survey Team after approval.
• What provisions apply to Data Research and Old Monuments Inventory?


  The provisions of Section 33 of this Manual shall apply.
• What should be collated for reference data in the project area?


  The list of approved surveys and their registration status.
• What is included in the Pls Project Management Plan (PPMP)?


  The Project Management Plan and Technical Plan.
• What is the basic scheme of work for a Pls survey project?


  It follows the activities of a Cadastral survey project, excluding Political Boundary Survey activities.
• What provisions apply to the notification of survey?


  The provisions of Section 64 of this Manual shall apply.
• What provisions must be followed in the conduct of Control Survey for Pls?


  The applicable provisions of Sections 29 to 52 of this Manual shall be followed.
• What provisions apply to the conduct of lot sketching and setting of monuments?


  The applicable provisions of Sections 77 to 98 of this Manual shall apply.
• What defines Pls as isolated survey under Section 5.c, DAO No. 2007-29?


  Areas involved that are 1,500 hectares and below.
• What system shall Gss and Ts Surveys Projects be conducted in?


  In the PRS92 system.
• How should the position of the lot’s boundary be determined for areas at least 1,500 hectares?


  Using GNSS Observations.
• What is the minimum specification for determining lot corners in areas of at least 1,500 hectares?


  ETS must be used.
• What is the required instrument for areas between 500 to 1,500 hectares?


  One-second (1”) optical or electronic theodolite with EDM.
• What must be done with all survey instruments before use?


  They must undergo testing/calibration and registration.
• What authority must Geodetic Engineers receive before undertaking Gss or Ts surveys?


  Authority issued by the concerned DENR Officials.
• What must be researched by the Geodetic Engineer regarding adjoining claims?


  Approved surveys, their registration status, and reference points.
• What should be determined regarding control or reference points during data research?


  Only stable or undisturbed control or reference points should be considered.
• What should be included in the preliminary sketch of the lot?


  The names of the adjoining owners.
• What must be verified before conducting a survey?


  The status of the monuments set on the ground must be verified.
• What is the maximum distance for researching geodetic control points according to the manual?


  One kilometer or less
• Why is it important to verify the status of monuments on the ground?


  To ascertain whether the monuments are intact or undisturbed
• What coordinates must be determined for the geodetic control points?


  Geographic Position and Plane Coordinates (GPPC)
• What type of control points should be considered for establishing control around the lot?


  Only stable or undisturbed control or reference points
• Who validates and approves the PRS92-control points established in the area?


  NAMRIA
• What should be included in the preliminary sketch of the lot?


  The names of the adjoining owners
• What must be done before conducting a survey according to Section 119?


  A reconnaissance and validation of the sketch of the tract of land
• What information must be indicated in the sketch before the survey?


  The names and addresses of all persons claiming ownership
• What does Section 120 state about survey notification?


  It shall follow those stated in Section 7 of this Manual