Title
Increase Constabulary Force in Provinces
Law
Act No. 416
Decision Date
Jun 9, 1902
Act No. 416 grants the Chief of the Philippines Constabulary the authority to increase the Constabulary force in specific provinces when necessary, retroactively validating appointments and enlistments made since February 15, 1902.
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Retroactive Validation of Appointments and Enlistments

  • The Act validates all appointments and enlistments made since February 15, 1902.
  • This retroactivity ensures that all actions taken since that date regarding the Constabulary force increase are legally recognized.

Expedited Enactment Procedure

  • Due to the urgency and public interest, the bill's passage is expedited.
  • This expedited process follows Section 2 of the Act prescribing legislative procedures passed on September 26, 1900.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on June 9, 1902.
  • This immediate effect serves to promptly address the needs of public safety and order in the provinces.

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