Republic Act
Approved June 5, 1948

Republic Act No. 220

An act authorizing the municipality of tabaco, province of albay, to acquire such land or lands necessary for the establishment of a workmens barrio in said municipality and for other purposes

An Act Authorizing the Municipality of Tabaco, Province of Albay, to Acquire Such Land or Lands Necessary for the Establishment of a Workmens Barrio in Said Municipality and for Other Purposes

In plain language

This act authorizes the municipality of Tabaco, Albay, to acquire land for the creation of a workmen’s barrio and to construct and lease or sell housing facilities to deserving workmen, with provisions for expropriation, private sale, and a lease period not exceeding ten years.

  • Authorization to acquire land for workmen’s barrio
  • Construction and leasing/selling of housing facilities
  • Effectivity upon approval
Land Acquisition
Housing
Workmen's Barrio
Albay

REPUBLIC ACT No. 220

An Act Authorizing the Municipality of Tabaco, Province of Albay, to Acquire Such Land or Lands Necessary for the Establishment of a Workmens Barrio in Said Municipality and for Other Purposes

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

Section 1

The municipality of Tabaco, Province of Albay, is hereby authorized, with the consent of the Secretary of the Interior first had, to acquire by expropriation, proceedings or private sale, such land or lands as it may acquire for the establishment of a workmens barrio in said municipality.

Section 2

The municipality of Tabaco is likewise authorized, subject to such rules and regulations which the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate, to construct adequate housing facilities which the municipality shall lease or sell, together with their corresponding lots, on installments for a period not exceeding ten years, to deserving workmen or laborers of said municipality, for such moderate or reasonable terms or consideration as the said official may determine.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 5, 1948.

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