Title
Increase of Rizal Municipalities to Twenty
Law
Act No. 1720
Decision Date
Sep 20, 1907
Philippine Jurisprudence case examines the expedited enactment of Act No. 1720, which separated the municipality of Jalajala from Pililla and established a new municipality, highlighting the scheduled municipal election, distribution of funds, and the law's purpose for the public good.

Law Summary

Municipal Elections and Transitional Governance

  • A municipal election for the new municipality of Jalajala is scheduled for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1907.
  • The election will follow the provisions of The Election Law applicable to new municipalities.
  • Until elected officials for Jalajala qualify, the current municipal government of Pililla will continue to function.
  • Distribution of funds in Pililla's municipal treasury will be adjusted to reflect the separation at the date of the Act's passage.
  • Fund distribution will follow the provisions of Act No. 726.

Expedited Legislative Process

  • The Act mandates expedited passage based on the public good and necessity.
  • This accelerated process follows section two of the Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Philippine Commission, enacted September 26, 1900.

Effectivity Clause

  • This Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on September 20, 1907.

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