An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001
Republic Act No. 8953, enacted on September 1, 2000, reschedules the regular elections for elective officials in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to coincide with the general elections on May 14, 2001. The law emphasizes the importance of peace in conducting elections and mandates the government to promote the peace process in Mindanao. The terms of the elected officials will begin on June 30, 2001, lasting three years. It also allows current officials to remain in office under existing laws and ensures that any unconstitutional provisions do not affect the validity of the remaining sections. The Act takes effect upon presidential approval.
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- What is An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001 about?
- Republic Act No. 8953, enacted on September 1, 2000, reschedules the regular elections for elective officials in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to coincide with the general elections on May 14, 2001. The law emphasizes the importance of peace in conducting elections and mandates the government to promote the peace process in Mindanao. The terms of the elected officials will begin on June 30, 2001, lasting three years. It also allows current officials to remain in office under existing laws and ensures that any unconstitutional provisions do not affect the validity of the remaining sections. The Act takes effect upon presidential approval.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 8953?
- An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001 (Republic Act No. 8953) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001 enacted?
- An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001 (Republic Act No. 8953) was enacted on Sep 1, 2000.
- What is the citation for An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001?
- An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001, Republic Act No. 8953, Sep 1, 2000 (Philippines)
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- Republic Act No. 8953
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- Statutes
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- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 1, 2000
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8953
AN ACT RESETTING THE REGULAR ELECTIONS FOR ELECTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO TO COINCIDE WITH THE GENERAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF MAY 2001
SECTION 1. The State asserts that peace is essential to elections and mandates the government to actively pursue the peace process in Mindanao.
SECTION 2. The regular elections for the regional governor, vice governor and members of the regional legislative assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) set forth under Republic Act No. 8753 on the second Monday of September 2000 is hereby reset to coincide with the general elections to be held on the second Monday of May 2001. Elections shall be held three (3) years thereafter pursuant to Republic Act No. 6734 otherwise known as the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. AHCaED
SECTION 3. The term of office of the regional governor, regional vice governor and members of the regional legislative assembly shall commence at noon of the 30th day of June 2001 next following their election and shall expire at noon of the 30th day of June three (3) years thereafter.
SECTION 4. All incumbent officials of the Autonomous Region shall hold office pursuant to existing laws.
SECTION 5. If any of the provisions of this Act is held unconstitutional, provisions not affected shall remain valid and binding.
SECTION 6. All laws, decrees and all other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SCDaET
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval by the President.
Approved: September 1, 2000
Published in The Daily Tribune and Today on September 4, 2000. Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 97 No. 12, 29 Supp., on March 19, 2001.
Cite This Law
An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001, Republic Act No. 8953, Sep 1, 2000 (Philippines)
An Act Resetting the Regular Elections for Elective Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Coincide with the General Elections to be Held on the Second Monday of May 2001, Republic Act No. 8953 (Phil. 2000)
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