Committee to Make an Economic Survey of Mindanao and Sulu
Act No. 3364, enacted on December 3, 1927, establishes a committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive economic survey of the Mindanao and Sulu regions. The committee, composed of various directors from relevant government bureaus, is responsible for investigating the physical conditions and economic resources of these islands, formulating development programs, and identifying areas suitable for agricultural production and infrastructure development. It is empowered to request assistance from other officials and employees as necessary, with their compensation covered by existing appropriations. The committee is required to report its findings to the Philippine Legislature within two years of the act's approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 3364
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 3, 1927
ACT NO. 3364
AN ACT CREATING A COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING AN ECONOMIC SURVEY OF MINDANAO AND SULU
SECTION 1. The Governor-General is hereby authorized to designate the Director of the Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Agriculture, the Director of Forestry and the Director of Lands to form a Committee which shall: (a) conduct a complete and thorough investigation of the physical conditions and economic resources of Mindanao and Sulu; (b) lay out a program for the progressive economic development of said islands; (c) classify the areas best adapted to the production of sugar cane, coconut, abaca, rubber, rice, and corn; (d) locate sites most convenient and which should be reserved for town settlements; (e) formulate a systematic program of road and railroad construction; (f) determine the ports that should be developed; and (g) propose means for exploitation of waterpower and mineral resources.
SECTION 2. The Committee, with the approval of the Governor-General, is authorized to require the services of such bureau officials and employees as may be needed to carry out the purposes of this Act. The compensation and expenses of said officials and employees shall be paid from the appropriations for the corresponding offices.
SECTION 3. The board shall submit to the Philippine Legislature the result of its investigation within two years from the date of the approval of this Act.
Approved, December 3, 1927.
Cite This Law
Committee to Make an Economic Survey of Mindanao and Sulu, Act No. 3364, Dec 3, 1927 (Philippines)
Committee to Make an Economic Survey of Mindanao and Sulu, Act No. 3364 (Phil. 1927)
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