Republic Act
Approved June 18, 1949

Republic Act No. 398

An act authorizing for a period of twenty years divorce among moslems residing in non-christian provinces in accordance with moslem customs and practices

An Act Authorizing for a Period of Twenty Years Divorce Among Moslems Residing in Non-Christian Provinces in Accordance with Moslem Customs and Practices

In plain language

This Act authorizes divorce for Muslims residing in non-Christian provinces of the Philippines for a period of twenty years, governed by Muslim customs and practices, and takes effect upon its approval.

  • Authorizes divorce for Muslims in non-Christian provinces for twenty years
  • Divorce governed by Muslim customs and practices
  • Act takes effect upon approval
Divorce
Muslim
Non-Christian Provinces
Customs
1949

REPUBLIC ACT No. 398

An Act Granting Roberto S. Iñigo a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System in Calalbon, Catanduanes

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

Section 1

Subject to the terms and conditions established in Act Numbered Thirty-six hundred and thirty-six as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred and thirty-two, and to the provisions of the Constitution, there is granted to Roberto S. Iñigo, for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of this Act, the right, privilege, and authority to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat and/or power system for the purpose of generating and distributing electric light, heat and/or power for sale within the limits of the municipality of Calalbon, Province of Catanduanes.

Section 2

It is expressly provided that in the event the Government should desire to maintain and operate for itself the plant and enterprise herein authorized, the grantee shall surrender its franchise and will turn over to the Government all serviceable equipment therein, at cost.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 18, 1949.

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