Authorizing an Increase in the Constabulary Force in Certain Provinces When Necessary
Act No. 416, enacted on June 9, 1902, authorizes the Chief of the Philippines Constabulary to increase the force in certain provinces based on situational needs, contingent upon the approval of the Civil Governor and a cap of 5,000 total enlisted personnel. The Act is retroactive, validating all appointments and enlistments made since February 15, 1902. It emphasizes the necessity for prompt action for public good and mandates immediate effect upon passage.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 416
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 9, 1902
ACT NO. 416
AN ACT AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE CONSTABULARY FORCE IN CERTAIN PROVINCES WHEN NECESSARY
SECTION 1. The Chief of the Philippines Constabulary is hereby authorized to increase the Constabulary force over the number authorized in Act Numbered One hundred and seventy-five, in certain provinces as far as the necessities of the situation may demand: Provided, That he first make this necessity apparent to the Civil Governor, and receive his definite approval of the numbers required: And provided, That the total enlisted strength of the Constabulary does not exceed five thousand. EHaASD
SECTION 2. This Act shall be retroactive, and all appointments and enlistments since February fifteenth, nineteen hundred and two, are hereby validated.
SECTION 3. 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 4. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, June 9, 1902.
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Authorizing an Increase in the Constabulary Force in Certain Provinces When Necessary, Act No. 416, Jun 9, 1902 (Philippines)
Authorizing an Increase in the Constabulary Force in Certain Provinces When Necessary, Act No. 416 (Phil. 1902)
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