Title
Act No. 900
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Act No. 900, enacted on September 24, 1903, provides a loan of five thousand pesos to the Province of Misamis for general expenses, to be repaid without interest by September 1, 1904, using unallocated funds from the Insular Treasury.
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Law Summary

Section 1: Appropriation of Funds

  • Explanation: This section appropriates a sum of five thousand pesos from the Insular Treasury to the Province of Misamis for governmental expenses.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Insular Treasury: The central treasury of the Philippine Islands.
  • Requirements/Procedures:
    • The funds are designated to be used by the provincial board of Misamis for general provincial expenses.
  • Important Details:
    • The loan is subject to the availability of funds not otherwise appropriated.

Section 2: Conditions for Loan Disbursement

  • Explanation: This section outlines the conditions under which the loan will be disbursed to the Province of Misamis.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Supervisor-Treasurer: The official responsible for managing the finances of the Province of Misamis.
  • Requirements/Procedures:
    • The supervisor-treasurer must provide a certified copy of a resolution from the provincial board accepting the loan.
    • The resolution must include an agreement to repay the loan.
  • Timeframes/Deadlines:
    • The repayment of the loan is required by September 1, 1904.
  • Penalties/Liabilities:
    • There are no interest charges on the loan.

Section 3: Expedited Passage

  • Explanation: This section indicates the urgent need for the law's enactment and provides for its expedited passage.
  • Cross-References:
    • Refers to “An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws,” enacted on September 26, 1900.
  • Important Details:
    • Emphasizes the public good as the reason for expedited legislative action.

Section 4: Effectivity

  • Explanation: This section states that the Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
  • Important Details:
    • There are no additional conditions for the effectivity of the Act.

Key Takeaways

  • Act No. 900 authorizes a loan of five thousand pesos to the Province of Misamis for general provincial expenses.
  • The loan is to be paid without interest and must be repaid by September 1, 1904.
  • Disbursement of the loan is contingent upon the provincial board’s acceptance and agreement to repay.
  • The Act was enacted with urgency, highlighting the need for immediate financial assistance to the province.

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