Act No. 1403

Legal Principle: This section mandates the removal of non-Christian inhabitants from the provincial and municipal authority of La Union.
Key Definitions:
- Non-Christian Inhabitants: Refers to the indigenous groups in the Province of La Union not adhering to Christianity.
Important Requirements:
- Non-Christian inhabitants of La Union are no longer subject to the jurisdiction of local authorities.

Legal Principle: Non-Christian inhabitants residing south of the Cabassitan River are placed under the jurisdiction of Benguet's governor and provincial board.
Key Definitions:
- Cabassitan River: A specific geographical marker that divides the jurisdiction.
- Governor and Provincial Board of Benguet: The officials responsible for governance over the specified non-Christian inhabitants.
Important Requirements:
- The governor and provincial board shall exercise powers and perform duties as per the "Special Provincial Government Act" and "Township Government Act."
Relevant Timeframes: This provision is effective immediately upon the passage of the Act.

Legal Principle: Non-Christian inhabitants north of the Cabassitan River are assigned to the jurisdiction of the lieutenant governor of Amburayan and the provincial board of Lepanto-Bontoc.
Key Definitions:
- Lieutenant Governor of Amburayan: The official responsible for governance over the northern non-Christian inhabitants.
- Governor and Provincial Board of Lepanto-Bontoc: The governing body for the specified non-Christian group.
Important Requirements:
- The lieutenant governor and provincial board shall exercise powers and perform duties consistent with the "Special Provincial Government Act" and "Township Government Act."
Relevant Timeframes: This provision also takes effect immediately upon the Act’s passage.

Legal Principle: The urgency of the Act's enactment is recognized, leading to expedited legislative procedures.
Important Requirements:
- The Act is enacted in accordance with Section 2 of the "Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission" dated September 26, 1900.

Legal Principle: Specifies that the Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Important Requirements:
- There are no specified delays; the Act is in force as soon as it is enacted.

Act No. 1403 reallocates jurisdiction over non-Christian tribes in La Union to the provincial authorities of Benguet and Lepanto-Bontoc.
Non-Christian inhabitants south of the Cabassitan River fall under Benguet's jurisdiction, while those to the north are governed by Lepanto-Bontoc authorities.
The Act emphasizes immediate implementation and expedited legislative processes, reflecting the urgency of the reorganization of governance for these communities.
It references existing laws governing provincial and township governance, ensuring a consistent framework for the management of the newly assigned inhabitants.