Grant of Authority to Qualified Electors of Culion Leper Colony to Vote in the Local Elections
Republic Act No. 6659, approved on June 22, 1988, allows qualified electors of the Culion Leper Colony in Palawan to vote in local elections for provincial officials. This law includes individuals registered in the May 11, 1987 national election and those who qualify in future elections. The Act emphasizes the inclusion of this marginalized community in the democratic process. It takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6659
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1988
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6659
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CULION LEPER COLONY TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS FOR THE ELECTIVE PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS OF THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN
SECTION 1. The qualified electors of the Culion Leper Colony in the Province of Palawan, who were registered as such in the May 11, 1987 national election as well as those who may qualify and register in accordance with the law in future elections, are hereby authorized to vote for the elective provincial officials of the Province of Palawan. cdt
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 22, 1988
Cite This Law
Grant of Authority to Qualified Electors of Culion Leper Colony to Vote in the Local Elections, Republic Act No. 6659, Jan 5, 1988 (Philippines)
Grant of Authority to Qualified Electors of Culion Leper Colony to Vote in the Local Elections, Republic Act No. 6659 (Phil. 1988)
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