Law Summary

SECTION 1: Amendment of Section Two of Republic Act No. 1151

• Legal Principle: This section amends the existing provisions regarding the salaries and qualifications of officials within the Land Registration Commission.

• Key Definitions:

  • Commissioner: The Chief of the Land Registration Commission, appointed by the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
  • Assistant Commissioner: The Deputy of the Commissioner, also appointed with similar qualifications.

• Important Requirements:

  • The Commissioner must be a member of the Philippine Bar with a minimum of five years of legal practice.
  • The Assistant Commissioner must possess the same qualifications as the Commissioner.

• Compensation Structure:

  • Commissioner: Receives compensation equivalent to that of a Judge of the Court of First Instance.
  • Assistant Commissioner: Receives ₱12,516 per annum.
  • Chiefs of Divisions: Ten chiefs receive ₱10,800 each per annum.
  • Assistant Chiefs of Divisions: Ten assistant chiefs receive ₱9,600 each per annum.
  • Research Attorneys: Twelve designated as follows:
    • Four senior special attorneys at ₱8,400 each per annum.
    • Four special attorneys at ₱7,200 each per annum.
    • Four special attorneys at ₱6,000 each per annum.
  • Deeds Registry Inspectors: Ten inspectors classified as:
    • Three senior inspectors at ₱7,200 each per annum.
    • Three inspectors at ₱6,000 each per annum.
    • Four inspectors at ₱4,800 each per annum.

SECTION 2: Continuation of Incumbent Officials

• Legal Principle: This section ensures the job security of current officials in the Land Registration Commission despite salary adjustments.

• Key Provisions:

  • Incumbent officials will retain their positions and salaries as stipulated in this Act.

• Important Protections:

  • No attorney currently holding office in the Law Division shall be removed or demoted without just cause and due process.

SECTION 3: Funding for Salary Adjustments

• Legal Principle: This section outlines the financial implications of the salary adjustments provided in the Act.

• Important Details:

  • Salary differentials resulting from the adjustments will be funded by savings from the Land Registration Commission's appropriations in the first fiscal year.
  • In subsequent years, these adjustments will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle: This section indicates when the provisions of the Act shall take effect.

• Important Note:

  • The Act shall become effective immediately upon its approval, which occurred on June 18, 1964.

Key Takeaways

• Amendment: The salaries of officials in the Land Registration Commission have been amended to reflect new compensation rates.
• Job Security: Current officials are protected from removal or demotion due to the salary adjustments.
• Funding: Salary increases will initially be funded by appropriations savings, with future allocations incorporated into the General Appropriations Act.
• Immediate Effect: The Act took effect upon approval on June 18, 1964.