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Commonwealth Act No. 496: Presidential Takeover of Public Services

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Title Supreme Court: Presidential Takeover of Public Services

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 496

Decision Date: Sep 30, 1939

Commonwealth Act No. 496 grants the President of the Philippines the power to take over public services or enterprises during a state of national emergency, allowing for their operation and determining just compensation, with consequences for obstruction or damage, and a reporting requirement to the National Assembly.

emergency powers

national emergency

public service

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