An Act Amending Section One of the Act Creating the Metropolitan Police Force of Manila
Act No. 77, enacted on January 26, 1901, amends the original act that established the Metropolitan Police Force of Manila. The amendment replaces the phrase "American volunteer soldiery now serving" with "honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the United States who are now serving or have served." This change broadens the eligibility criteria for police personnel to include those who have been honorably discharged. The law takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 77
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 26, 1901
ACT NO. 77
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION ONE OF THE ACT CREATING THE METROPOLITAN POLICE FORCE OF MANILA
SECTION 1. The Act entitled "An Act providing for the organization of three companies of police for the city of Manila and neighboring towns," is hereby amended by striking out the words "American volunteer soldiery now serving" in section one thereof, and inserting in lieu the words "honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the United States who are now serving or have served."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, January 26, 1901.
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An Act Amending Section One of the Act Creating the Metropolitan Police Force of Manila, Act No. 77, Jan 26, 1901 (Philippines)
An Act Amending Section One of the Act Creating the Metropolitan Police Force of Manila, Act No. 77 (Phil. 1901)
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