Republic Act
Approved April 7, 1959

Republic Act No. 2153

An act amending certain sections of republic act numbered nine hundred eighty-one, otherwise known as the charter of the city of trece martires

An Act Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act Numbered Nine Hundred Eighty-One, Otherwise Known as the Charter of the City of Trece Martires

In plain language

Amends sections of RA 981 to extend the jurisdiction of the City of Trece Martires, clarify city officials, set appropriation limits and prohibit extra compensation for ex‑officio officials.

  • Amendment of Secs. 3 and 5 of RA 981
  • Extension of police jurisdiction over radial roads and water supply areas
  • Designation of city officials and ex‑officio members
  • Limitation of salary appropriations to 60% of expected revenue
  • Provision for provincial aid for operating expenses
  • Prohibition of extra compensation for ex‑officio officials
City Charter
Trece Martires
Police Jurisdiction
Municipal Governance

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2153

An Act Creating the Barrio of Da-o in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Samar

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

Section 1

The sitios of Little Doñgon, Big Doñgon, Patag, Ongos-ongos and Dao-Fishpond in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Samar, are hereby constituted into a barrio in the said municipality to be known as the barrio of Da-o.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: April 24, 1959.

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