Law Summary

1. Amendment of Act Numbered One Thousand and Fifty-Six

• Explanation: This section amends Section Two of Act No. 1056 to include provisions for judges of the Municipal Court of the City of Manila in addition to those of the Court of Land Registration.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Judge" refers to those appointed to the Court of Land Registration or the Municipal Court of the City of Manila.
• Requirements:
  • Judges residing in the United States must be appointed for the provisions to apply.
• Timeframes:
  • Salary and travel expense provisions are effective from the date of leaving the home to the date of arrival in the Philippines.
• Consequences: No penalties are outlined in this section.

Important Details: • Judges appointed in the United States will receive traveling expenses for themselves and their families to Manila. • They will be entitled to one-half salary from the departure date until arrival and full salary upon arrival in the Islands. • If the journey deviates from the prescribed route, only half salary for the time normally required for travel will be granted.

2. Applicability of Provisions

• Explanation: This section clarifies that the provisions apply to all judges, including those who are currently serving or may be appointed in the future.
• Requirements:
  • Judges who have been or are presently appointed, as well as future appointees, are covered under this section.

Important Details: • The provisions are retroactively applicable to incumbent judges. • Future appointees will also benefit from these provisions.

3. Expedited Passage

• Explanation: This section states that the bill's passage is expedited due to the public good, following the procedures outlined in previous legislation.
• Cross-Reference:
  • Refers to "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed on September 26, 1900.

Important Details: • The expedited process is justified under public necessity. • This provision underscores the urgency of implementing the changes outlined in the Act.

4. Effectivity

• Explanation: This section declares that the Act will take effect immediately upon its passage.
• Timeframes:
  • The Act is effective as of October 5, 1907.

Important Details: • Immediate implementation is critical for the application of benefits to judges.

Key Takeaways

• Act No. 1747 amends previous legislation to extend benefits to judges of the Municipal Court of the City of Manila, ensuring they receive traveling expenses and salary during their transition to service in the Philippines.
• The Act applies retroactively to current judges and is applicable to all future appointments.
• The legislation was expedited for immediate effect due to public necessity and takes effect as of its passage date.