Law Summary
Provincial and Subprovincial Executive Officers and Compensation
- Appointment of a governor for the entire Mountain Province residing in Bontoc.
- Appointment of lieutenant-governors for each subprovince, with specified capitals and compensation caps varying from 2,800 to 3,600 pesos per annum, some with provided quarters.
- Appointment of a provincial secretary-treasurer and supervisor residing at the provincial capital, with respective maximum salaries.
- Approval and recommendation process for subordinate employees by the provincial board and Executive Secretary.
Governmental Organization and Powers of Lieutenant-Governors
- The Mountain Province is governed under the Special Provincial Government Act No. 1396 and Township Government Act No. 1397.
- Lieutenant-governors have powers and duties as prescribed in specified sections of the Special Provincial Government Act within their subprovince territories.
Financial Provisions and Fund Transfers
- Transfer of all unexpended balances from respective provincial and subprovince treasuries, including non-Christian inhabitants funds, to the treasury of the Mountain Province for its use.
- Mountain Province entitled to a share of ten percent of internal revenue collections, replacing existing provisions under Act No. 1853.
Internal Revenue Distribution Based on Population
- Auditor to allocate internal revenue funds based on approximate population counts certified by the Secretary of the Interior and approved by the Philippine Commission.
- Population figures for Kalinga and Nueva Vizcaya subprovinces subject to correction after enumeration.
Addition to the Territory of Nueva Vizcaya
- Addition of the territory inhabited by Ilongo or Ibilaos in the former Spanish comandancia of Binatanagn to the Province of Nueva Vizcaya.
- Boundaries of this added territory may be adjusted by executive order.
Compensation for Constabulary Officers Acting as Executives
- Constabulary officers assigned as governor or lieutenant-governor may receive additional compensation not exceeding the salary of the position they serve.
Amendment to the Mountain Judicial District Composition
- Modification of the Mountain Judicial District to consist of the Mountain Province and the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and La Union.
Courts of First Instance: Locations, Terms, and Jurisdiction
- Specification of times and places for regular court sessions in the Mountain District including subprovinces and provinces.
- Process service by the provincial governor, sheriffs, or authorized deputies.
- Exclusive jurisdiction rules established to resolve jurisdictional conflicts between courts of adjoining districts or provinces, especially favoring courts with the first acquired jurisdiction.
- Special jurisdiction preference given to courts of the Mountain District when accused belong to non-Christian tribes.
Continuation of Pending Cases Despite District Boundary Changes
- Pending cases in Courts of First Instance at the time of the Act’s effect remain under jurisdiction of those courts until final resolution, regardless of boundary changes.
Establishment of a Provincial and Insular Prison at Bontoc
- Creation of a prison for the Mountain Province at Bontoc for confinement of provincial prisoners and Insular prisoners from non-Christian tribes in Mountain Province or Nueva Vizcaya.
- Maintenance and transportation costs of Insular prisoners borne by Mountain Province or Nueva Vizcaya appropriations.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- All laws or parts of laws conflicting with provisions of this Act are repealed.
Effectivity and Enforcement
- The Act shall take effect wholly or partially as determined by executive order of the Governor-General.
- Expedited enactment acknowledged due to public necessity under specified procedural law.