Commonwealth Act No. 611

Law Summary

SECTION 1: Appropriations Amendments

This section amends specific appropriation items under Commonwealth Act No. 469 for various public works projects across several regions.

Key Amendments:
- Bulacan:
  - Angat municipal building: P10,000
- Cagayan:
  - Home economics building in Dugo, Mamalaniugan: P3,000
- Lanao:
  - Marandig barrio school, Kolambugan: P1,000
  - Additional rooms for Liannga barrio school, Kolambugan: P1,000
  - Laying down streets in Iligan: P4,000
  - Artesian wells in Tubud, Kolambugan: P2,000
  - Artesian wells in Kawit, Iligan: P1,000
  - Boru-an artesian well, Iligan: P1,000
- Marinduque:
  - Mansaban River dike, Boac: P1,500
- Mountain Province:
  - Home Economics Building, Bontoc Central School: P2,500
  - Repair and reconstruction of Industrial School Building, Bontoc Central School: P1,500
- Nueva Ecija:
  - Central School, Sto. Domingo: P1,200
  - Dolores barrio school, Sto. Domingo: P1,500

SECTION 2: Further Amendments for Ilocos Norte

Item 43 under Ilocos Norte is amended to provide funding for artesian wells.

Amended Items:
- Artesian well at barrio Mandaloque, Dingras: P700
- Artesian well, Lumbad, Dingras: P600

SECTION 3: Amendments for Laguna

Item 40 under Laguna is amended to reflect the funding for the San Bartolome Elementary School.

Funding Details:
- San Bartolome Elementary School, San Pablo: P2,500

SECTION 4: Amendments for Ilocos Sur

Item 54 under Ilocos Sur is amended to include funding for artesian wells.

Funding Details:
- Two artesian wells in poblacion, Tagudin: P1,000

SECTION 5: Suppression of Appropriation Items

This section identifies specific items from the original act that are being suppressed.

Suppressed Items:
- Items 13, 14, 17, 23, 27, 28, and 29 under Lanao.

SECTION 6: Effectivity of the Act

This section states when the amendments will take effect.

Effectivity:
- The Act comes into effect upon approval, with certain items delayed as specified.

Key Takeaways

Commonwealth Act No. 611 amends various appropriation items under Commonwealth Act No. 469, increasing funding for public works across multiple provinces.
Significant funding allocations are made for educational institutions, municipal buildings, and infrastructure projects like artesian wells and roads.
Certain items from the original act are suppressed entirely, streamlining the appropriations.
The Act is effective immediately upon approval, with specific items noted for delayed implementation.

This summary captures the essence of Commonwealth Act No. 611, detailing the amendments and their implications for public works funding in the Philippines.