Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1336)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 1336 is to transfer the site of the provincial capitol of the Province of Camarines Sur from the City of Naga to the Barrio of Palestina, Municipality of Pili.
The Municipality of Pili becomes the capital of Camarines Sur upon the approval of RA 1336.
The President of the Philippines is authorized to select the new capitol site within the locality of Barrio Palestina, Municipality of Pili.
The Act took effect upon its approval, which was on June 16, 1955.
The Province of Camarines Sur is affected by the transfer.
The site is transferred from the City of Naga.
The site is transferred to the Barrio of Palestina, Municipality of Pili.
No, the Act specifically authorizes the President of the Philippines to select the new capitol site without mentioning local government approval.
No, RA No. 1336 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress enacted RA No. 1336.