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COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 671: State of Emergency Powers Act

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Title Supreme Court: State of Emergency Powers Act

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 671

Decision Date: Dec 16, 1941

Commonwealth Act No. 671 grants the President of the Philippines extraordinary powers to address a state of total emergency caused by war, including the ability to transfer the seat of government, reorganize the government structure, and impose or modify taxes, with the requirement of reporting to Congress for transparency and accountability.

state of total emergency

extraordinary powers

reorganize government structure

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