Act No. 1550

Legal Principle/Provision: The municipality of Casiguran is officially annexed and consolidated with the municipality of Baler in the Province of Tayabas.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Municipality: An administrative division governed by local officials.
Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- The municipal government seat will be located at the present municipality of Baler.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: No specific timeframes are mentioned in this section.
Penalties/Liabilities/Consequences: None specified.

• Casiguran is merged with Baler, with Baler as the government seat.

Legal Principle/Provision: The barrios of Cabulihan, San Roque, Calantas, and the sitios of AAos and Tubas, currently part of Gumaca, are annexed to the municipality of Pitogo.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Barrios: Neighborhoods or districts within municipalities.
- Sitios: Smaller subdivisions of barrios.
Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- The specified barrios and sitios will be administratively transferred to Pitogo.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: No specific timeframes are provided.
Penalties/Liabilities/Consequences: None specified.

• The specified barrios and sitios are moved under Pitogo's jurisdiction.

Legal Principle/Provision: Municipal elections in Baler shall proceed according to the procedures in Act No. 30, as amended by Act No. 928.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Municipal Officials: Elected representatives governing the municipality.
Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- Current municipal organizations of Casiguran and Baler will be abolished upon election of new officials.
- Existing officials will vacate their positions once new officials have qualified and taken their oath.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: Current officials remain until new ones are qualified; no specific dates provided.
Penalties/Liabilities/Consequences: None specified.

• New officials will take over after elections, leading to the abolition of the current municipal structures.

Legal Principle/Provision: Any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this Act are repealed.
Key Definitions Introduced: None specifically introduced.
Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- This section ensures that no conflicting laws remain in effect.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: No specific timeframes are mentioned.
Penalties/Liabilities/Consequences: None specified.

• Conflicting regulations are nullified to ensure the Act's provisions are upheld.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Act's passage is expedited for public good under the provisions of an earlier Act.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Expedited Passage: A legislative process that accelerates the approval of a bill.
Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- The Act was designed to prioritize quick implementation for the benefit of the public.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: No specific deadlines noted.
Penalties/Liabilities/Consequences: None specified.

• The Act's enactment is prioritized for expedience.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Effectivity: The date when the law becomes operational.
Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- Immediate implementation following approval.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: Effective upon passage on October 25, 1906.
Penalties/Liabilities/Consequences: None specified.

• The Act is effective immediately upon its enactment.

Act No. 1550 consolidates Casiguran with Baler and annexes certain barrios and sitios to Pitogo.
New municipal elections are governed by existing laws, leading to the abolition of current municipal organizations.
The Act is designed for immediate effect and expedience for public benefit, repealing any conflicting laws.