Republic Act No. 1551: An act granting mr. benjamin andrada a franchise to construct, maintain and operate a radio broadcasting station in the city of iligan, philippines

Republic Act No. 1551

An act granting mr. benjamin andrada a franchise to construct, maintain and operate a radio broadcasting station in the city of iligan, philippines

An Act Granting Mr. Benjamin Andrada a Franchise to Construct, Maintain and Operate a Radio Broadcasting Station in the City of Iligan, Philippines

In plain language

This act grants Mr. Benjamin Andrada a franchise to construct, maintain, and operate a radio broadcasting station in Iligan, Philippines, subject to various conditions, including a 25‑year term, timely construction, contributions to public welfare, and compliance with broadcasting regulations.

Franchise granted for 25 years

Construction must begin within six months and complete within two years

Grantee must contribute to public welfare and avoid false broadcasts

President may close or use station during emergencies

Grantee liable for taxes

Bond of ten thousand pesos required

Franchise non-transferable without Congress approval

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Philippines

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1551

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR OF ALL EMPLOYEES PAID OUT OF THE GENERAL FUNDS OF THE MUNICIPALITY.

Section 1

Hereafter, all employees whose salaries are paid out of the general funds of the municipality shall, subject to the civil service law, be appointed by the Municipal Mayor upon the recommendation of the corresponding chief of office: Provided, That in case of disagreement between the chief of office concerned and the municipal mayor, the matter shall be submitted for action to the proper provincial department head whose decision shall be final: Provided, further, That the chief of police and members of the police force of the municipality shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the municipal council.

Section 2

This Act shall hereafter be known as section twenty-one hundred ninety-nine of the Administrative Code, thereby repealing in his entirety the provisions thereof and of section twenty-two hundred of the Administrative Code, and all Acts, executive and/or administrative orders, department rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed: Provided, however, That this section shall not apply to the employment of laborers engaged for the performance of authorized work.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 16, 1956

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