Title
Increase of Cavite municipalities to 12
Law
Act No. 1551
Decision Date
Oct 25, 1906
The enactment of Act No. 1551 separates the municipality of Bacoor from Imus in the Province of Cavite, reconstituting it as a separate municipality with the same territory it had prior to the passage of Act No. 947.

Law Summary

Reconstitution and Territorial Definition of Bacoor

  • Bacoor municipality is restored to its original territorial boundaries prior to Act No. 947.
  • This reconstitution officially revives Bacoor as an independent municipality separate from Imus.

Conduct of Municipal Elections for Bacoor

  • Municipal elections for Bacoor shall be held during the next regular elections in Cavite Province.
  • Elections follow procedures outlined in Act No. 730, as amended by Act No. 928.
  • Elected officials will assume office starting the first Monday in January following the elections.
  • The municipality of Imus will continue regular elections unaffected unless the change alters its municipal class.
  • If the municipal class of Imus changes due to this Act, the election of councilors shall conform to Act No. 1433 provisions.

Expedited Legislative Process

  • The passage of this Act is expedited pursuant to the procedure set forth in the 1900 Act prescribing legislative order.
  • The public interest necessitates the prompt enactment of this legislation.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on October 25, 1906.

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