Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 130)
The title is 'An Act Continuing the Existing Classifications of Provinces and Municipalities and Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Make Partial Readjustments Thereof.'
Section 1 states that the classifications of the provinces and municipalities last made by the Secretary of the Interior are continued until revised in accordance with this Act.
The President of the Philippines is authorized to order the classification of provinces and municipalities starting 1951.
The classification must be done every five consecutive years starting from the year 1951.
The President may make partial readjustments based on the average annual revenues of such province or municipality for any preceding three consecutive fiscal years in accordance with the graduated amounts.
The laws referenced include section 2170 of the Administrative Code as amended, Commonwealth Act No. 298, and section 1 of Act No. 3798.
Yes, the President may make partial readjustments before and after 1951 when advisable in the public interest.
Section 3 repeals all acts or parts of acts which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 14, 1947.
The primary purpose is to continue the existing classifications of provinces and municipalities and authorize the President to make partial readjustments thereof based on certain criteria.