Title
Renaming Insular Constabulary to Philippines Constabulary
Law
Act No. 255
Decision Date
Oct 3, 1901
The Philippine Jurisprudence case examines Act No. 255, which amended Act No. 175 to change the name of the Insular Constabulary to the Philippines Constabulary and established a Section of Information under the control of the Chief of the Philippines Constabulary, with various positions and the power to employ an armorer and gunsmith.

Law Summary

Establishment and Composition of the Section of Information

  • The Chief of the Philippines Constabulary is authorized to organize a Section of Information.
  • This Section shall be under the immediate direction and control of the Chief.
  • The Section shall consist of:
    • One Superintendent of Section, appointed by the Chief, with an annual salary of $2,500 payable monthly.
    • One second-class inspector, one third-class inspector, and one fourth-class inspector, compensated as per Act No. 175.
    • Two special detectives, each receiving an annual salary of $600.
    • One draftsman and one clerk, each with an annual salary of $365, appointed under the Civil Service Act.
  • The Chief may also employ one armorer and gunsmith under his direct supervision, with an annual salary of $900.

Expedited Enactment Process

  • The Act's passage is expedited pursuant to Section 2 of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," dated September 26, 1900.
  • This provision underscores the public necessity and urgency of the law.

Effective Date

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on October 3, 1901.

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