QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 38)
Republic Act No. 38 repeals Commonwealth Act No. 581 (the charter of the four special municipalities of Romblon).
The regular provincial government of Romblon and the regular municipalities of Romblon existing prior to the effect of CA 581 are restored.
The municipality of Romblon is designated as the capital of the Province of Romblon.
RA 38 creates the municipality of Santa Fe, comprising the barrios of Agcogon, Guimbarayan, Lanas, and Santa Fe.
They were formerly comprised within the municipality of Looc prior to the enactment of CA 581.
The Revised Administrative Code and other laws applicable to regularly organized provinces and municipalities, including those governing their officers and employees.
Pending the election of provincial and municipal officials, the offices are filled by appointment by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission of Appointments.
Appointments require the consent of the Commission of Appointments of Congress.
It directs that the funds, properties, debts, and obligations of the four special municipalities be equitably distributed and apportioned among the Province of Romblon and its municipalities.
The President of the Philippines approves the proportion upon recommendation of the Auditor General.
Custody and administration of all such properties are transferred to the provincial government of Romblon.
They shall be returned to the provincial government of Romblon upon terms/consideration approved by the President upon recommendation of the Auditor General.
Yes. It states the Act shall take effect upon its approval; it was approved on October 1, 1946.
It clarifies that the operative effect of the provisions takes place upon approval (October 1, 1946), rather than on a later date.
The repeal clause eliminates CA 581, and the restoration clause reinstates the regular provincial and municipal governments that existed before CA 581 took effect.
To ensure that the restored and created local governments operate under existing general laws governing regularly organized provinces and municipalities and their officers.