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.