Size of Mining Claim.
Section 14
SEC. 14. Size of Mining Claim. - For purposes of registration of a mining claim under this Decree, the Philippine territory and its shelf are hereby divided into meridional blocks or quadrangles of one-half minute (1/2') of latitude and longitude, each block or quadrangle containing an area of eighty-one (8l) hectares, more or less. A mining claim shall cover one such block although a lesser area may be allowed if warranted by attendant circumstances, such as geographical and other justifiable considerations as may be determined by the Director: Provided, That in no case shall the locator be allowed to register twice the area allowed for lease under Section 43 hereof.