Reclamation Act
Approved June 22, 1957

Republic Act No. 1911

An act authorize the reclamation of foreshore lands by chartered cities and municipalities

An Act Authorize the Reclamation of Foreshore Lands by Chartered Cities and Municipalities

In plain language

Republic Act No. 1899 authorizes all municipalities and chartered cities in the Philippines to undertake foreshore land reclamation at their own expense, grants them authority to construct harbor facilities, allows them to raise funds through bonds and loans, and establishes provisions for property rights, tax exemption of bonds, and sinking fund management.

  • Authority for reclamation and harbor construction
  • Property rights for reclaimed land
  • Issuance of municipal bonds guaranteed by the Government
  • Tax exemption of bonds
  • Establishment of a sinking fund for bond repayment
  • Management of funds by the Central Bank
Reclamation
Foreshore Lands
Municipalities
Chartered Cities
Bonds
Public Works

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1911

An Act to Convert the Sitio of Binalayan in the Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar, into a Regular Barrio

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

Section 1

The sitio of Binalayan in the Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar, is hereby converted into a regular barrio to be called henceforth as the barrio of Binalayan.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 22, 1957.

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