Republic Act

Republic Act No. 1418

An act to amend republic act numbered twelve hundred and forty-five entitled: "an act amending section twenty-two hundred nineteen and one-half of the revised administrative code and for other purposes," and other related provisions of the same code

An Act to Amend Republic Act Numbered Twelve Hundred and Forty-Five Entitled: "An Act Amending Section Twenty-Two Hundred Nineteen and One-Half of the Revised Administrative Code and for Other Purposes," and Other Related Provisions of the Same Code

In plain language

Republic Act No. 1408 amends provisions of the Revised Administrative Code concerning the duties of the barrio lieutenant and the structure, election, eligibility, term limits, and powers of the barrio council.

  • Amendment of duties of barrio lieutenant
  • Specification of barrio council composition and chairmanship
  • Election procedures for barrio officials
  • Eligibility criteria for voters and candidates
  • Term limits and re-election restrictions
  • Powers to promulgate local rules and budget management
  • Cooperation with municipal council
  • Provision of public information and education
  • Disbursement and custody of barrio funds
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 1418

An Act to Transfer to the Municipality of Talisay, Province of Batangas, its Former Barrios of Caloocan and Birinayan Which were Annexed to the City of Tagaytay

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The former barrios of Caloocan and Birinayan of the Municipality of Talisay, Province of Batangas, which were annexed to the City of Tagaytay, are hereby separated from the latter city and transferred to the said Municipality of Talisay.

Section 2

The portion of Executive Order Numbered Three hundred and thirty-six, dated April first, nineteen hundred and forty-one, relating to the transfer of the said barrios of Caloocan and Birinayan to the City of Tagaytay, is hereby repealed.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 7, 1956.

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