Law Summary
1. Appropriation of Funds
- Explanation: This section appropriates a total of sixty thousand pesos from the Philippine Treasury for the improvement of the river front alongside the south side of the Pasig River and the construction of a river wall as authorized by Act No. 669.
- Key Definitions:
- Appropriation: The allocation of funds for a specific purpose.
- River Wall: A constructed barrier along the river aimed to protect land and improve the river front.
- Important Requirements:
- Funds may only be utilized for the specified improvements.
- Expenditures must come from the Treasury and not from previously appropriated funds.
2. Employment of Engineers and Assistants
- Explanation: This section authorizes the City Engineer of Manila to employ necessary personnel for overseeing the work as per Act No. 669, with specific salary provisions.
- Key Definitions:
- City Engineer: Official responsible for engineering work within the city.
- Consulting Engineer: An engineer providing expert advice, whose consent is necessary for hiring assistants.
- Important Requirements:
- Positions include:
- One engineer at PHP 1,800 annually
- One assistant engineer and duct inspector at PHP 1,200 annually
- One assistant inspector at PHP 1,000 annually
- One rodman at PHP 900 annually
- Employment is not subject to Civil Service regulations unless selected from the Bureau of Engineering's permanent personnel.
- Positions include:
3. Conduct of Work
- Explanation: This section mandates that the work funded by this Act shall comply with the regulations set forth in Act No. 669.
- Key Definitions:
- Regulations: The prescribed rules and limitations under which the work must be conducted.
- Important Requirements:
- All work must adhere strictly to guidelines established in Act No. 669.
4. Withdrawal of Funds
- Explanation: This section aligns the withdrawal of funds appropriated by this Act with the procedures outlined in Act No. 807.
- Key Definitions:
- Withdrawal of Funds: The process of accessing allocated funds for expenditure.
- Important Requirements:
- The withdrawal process must comply with the stipulations of the first paragraph of Section 3 of Act No. 807.
5. Expedited Passage
- Explanation: This section states that the bill's passage is expedited due to the public good requirement.
- Key Definitions:
- Expedited Passage: A legislative process allowing for faster approval of a bill.
- Important Requirements:
- The bill is to be passed swiftly in accordance with the regulations of Act passed on September 26, 1900.
6. Effectivity
- Explanation: This section establishes that the Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
- Important Timeframes:
- Immediate effectivity upon enactment.
Key Takeaways
- Act No. 1094 appropriates funds for significant improvements along the Pasig River, including the construction of a river wall.
- It allows the employment of specific engineering personnel with defined salaries, bypassing some Civil Service regulations.
- The work must comply with existing laws (Act No. 669) and funds are to be withdrawn following procedures in another law (Act No. 807).
- The Act emphasizes the need for urgency in its passage for public benefit, taking effect immediately upon enactment.