An Act Authorizing the Increase of the Enlisted Strength of the Philippines Constabulary to Not Exceeding Seven Thousand Men of All Grades
Act No. 885, enacted on September 11, 1903, authorizes the increase of the Philippines Constabulary's enlisted strength to a maximum of 7,000 personnel. This increase is aimed at establishing a Constabulary force in the Moro Province and is to be determined at the discretion of the Chief of Constabulary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1904. The Act also emphasizes the urgency of its passage for the public good, allowing for expedited procedures in its enactment. The law takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 885
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 11, 1903
ACT NO. 885
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF THE ENLISTED STRENGTH OF THE PHILIPPINES CONSTABULARY TO NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN THOUSAND MEN OF ALL GRADES
SECTION 1. In view of the establishment of a Constabulary force in the Moro Province, and for other reasons, the enlisted strength of the Philippines Constabulary of all grades is hereby increased to not exceeding seven thousand men, in the discretion of the Chief of Constabulary, for the entire fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and four, the provisions of section one of Act Numbered Eight hundred and seven to the contrary notwithstanding.
SECTION 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this bill, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed September twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, September 11, 1903.
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An Act Authorizing the Increase of the Enlisted Strength of the Philippines Constabulary to Not Exceeding Seven Thousand Men of All Grades, Act No. 885, Sep 11, 1903 (Philippines)
An Act Authorizing the Increase of the Enlisted Strength of the Philippines Constabulary to Not Exceeding Seven Thousand Men of All Grades, Act No. 885 (Phil. 1903)
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