An Act Amending Section Thirteen of Act Numbered Twenty-Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven, Known As The "Administrative Code"
Act No. 2717, approved on March 17, 1917, amends Section 13 of the Administrative Code, clarifying the prevailing language for interpreting laws. It establishes that for laws officially promulgated in both English and Spanish, the English text shall govern, with the Spanish version serving as a reference in cases of ambiguity. For laws enacted after October 16, 1916, the language used by the House that passed the law will prevail, and the official translation filed with the Secretary may be consulted for clarification. This amendment aims to ensure clarity and consistency in legal interpretations.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2717
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 17, 1917
ACT NO. 2717
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION THIRTEEN OF ACT NUMBERED TWENTY-SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN, KNOWN AS THE "ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"
SECTION 1. Section thirteen of Act Numbered Twenty-six hundred and fifty-seven, entitled "An Act constituting an Administrative Code," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 13. Language that should prevail in the interpretation of laws. — In the interpretation of a law officially promulgated in English and Spanish, the English text shall govern, but in case of ambiguity, omission or mistake, the Spanish may be consulted to explain the English text. The converse rule shall, however, be applied if so provided in the particular statute: Provided, however, That in the interpretation of laws enacted by the Philippine Legislature after October sixteenth, nineteen hundred and sixteen, the language of the text used by the House that finally passed the same shall prevail, and in case of ambiguity, omission or mistake, the official translation filed in the office of the Secretary of said House may be consulted."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, March 17, 1917.
Cite This Law
An Act Amending Section Thirteen of Act Numbered Twenty-Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven, Known As The "Administrative Code", Act No. 2717, Mar 17, 1917 (Philippines)
An Act Amending Section Thirteen of Act Numbered Twenty-Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven, Known As The "Administrative Code", Act No. 2717 (Phil. 1917)
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