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Approved May 15, 1959

Republic Act No. 2221

An act prohibit the importation of rice and corn and provide penalties for the violation thereof.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2207 – An Act Prohibit the Importation of Rice and Corn and Provide Penalties for the Violation Thereof.

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This act prohibits the importation of rice and corn, establishes penalties for violations, allows authorized importation during national emergencies, and repeals conflicting laws.

  • Prohibits importation of rice and corn.
  • Allows importation during national emergency with NEC approval.
  • Sets penalties: fine of 5,000 pesos and 5 years imprisonment, disqualification, license revocation, deportation, and confiscation of imported goods.
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 2221

An Act Creating the Barrio of Manyaya in the Municipality of Murcia, Province of Negros Occidental

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

Section 1. The sitio of Manyaya in the barrio of Sta

Rosa, Municipality of Murcia, Province of Negros Occidental, is separated from said barrio and converted into a distinct and independent barrio of said municipality to be known as the barrio of Manyaya.

The boundary of the proposed barrio of Manyaya and the barrio of Sta. Rosa, Municipality of Murcia, Province of Negros Occidental, shall be the Puncian River.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: May 16, 1959.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.