Republic Act
Approved June 15, 1948

Republic Act No. 277

An act authorizing the director of lands to subdivide the lands within military reservations belonging to the republic of the philippines which are no longer needed for military purposes, and to dispose of the same by sale subject to certain conditions, and for other purposes

An Act Authorizing the Director of Lands to Subdivide the Lands Within Military Reservations Belonging to the Republic of the Philippines Which are No Longer Needed for Military Purposes, and to Dispose of the Same by Sale Subject to Certain Conditions, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authorizes the Director of Lands to subdivide and dispose of lands within military reservations no longer needed for military purposes, subject to approvals and conditions.

  • Authorization for subdivision of lands within military reservations no longer needed for military purposes
  • Approval required from Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources for lot areas
  • Sales subject to President's approval with priority to bona fide occupants, war veterans, and guerrilla members
  • Act takes effect upon approval
Land
Military reservation
Subdivision
Sale
Agricultural lands

REPUBLIC ACT No. 277

An Act Further Amending Section Sixteen Hundred and Seventy-Five of the Revised Administrative Code, Fixing Salaries of Provincial Fiscals

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

Section 1

Section sixteen hundred and seventy-five of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended, is further amended so as to read as follows:

"Sec. 1675. Salaries of provincial fiscals. -The provincial fiscals shall receive the salaries hereinbelow fixed:

"(a) In first class provinces, A and B, six thousand pesos. "(b) In first class provinces, five thousand seven hundred pesos. "(c) In second class provinces, five thousand one hundred pesos. "(d) In third class provinces, four thousand eight hundred pesos. "(e) In fourth class provinces, four thousand two hundred pesos. "(f) In fifth class provinces, three thousand six hundred pesos. "(g) In all other provinces below the fifth class, the salary should be three thousand pesos per annum. "*Provided,* That vacancies left by provincial fiscals who retired or may retire under Act Numbered Two thousand five hundred and eighty-nine, entitled "An Act providing for a gratuity by reason of retirement to officers and employees of the Philippine Government who have rendered satisfactory service during six continuous years or more, and for other purposes," or any other retirement Act that may hereafter be enacted, shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Section 2

The provisions of this Act shall apply to the provinces of Mindanao and Sulu.

Section 3

All acts and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 16, 1948.

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