Returning the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XII
Republic Act No. 8744, enacted on December 18, 1998, repeals Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7901, which had previously transferred the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XI. The Act reestablishes Sultan Kudarat as part of Region XII in the Mindanao Administrative Region, as per Executive Order No. 429. Additionally, it nullifies any conflicting laws, decrees, orders, or regulations. The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8744
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 18, 1998
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8744
AN ACT REPEALING SECTION 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7901 AND TO RETURN THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT TO REGION XII AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7901 which states:
"SEC. 3 As a result of the transfer of Surigao del Sur to Region XIII, the Province of Sultan Kudarat shall now form part of Region XI "
is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. The Province of Sultan Kudarat shall now form part of Region XII of the Mindanao Administrative Region in accordance with Executive Order No. 429.
SECTION 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: December 18, 1998
Cite This Law
Returning the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XII, Republic Act No. 8744, Dec 18, 1998 (Philippines)
Returning the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XII, Republic Act No. 8744 (Phil. 1998)
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