Law Summary

Purpose and Authority

• Explanation: This Executive Order designates specific dates for conducting censuses in the Philippines, emphasizing the need for accurate population and agricultural data.
• Key Definitions:
  • Census: A systematic enumeration of the population, housing, and agricultural data.
  • Bureau of the Census and Statistics: The agency authorized to conduct these censuses.
• Legal Basis: The Order is issued under the authority granted by Commonwealth Act No. 591 and Republic Act No. 2300.

Designation of Census Days

• Explanation: The Order fixes February 15, 1960, as Census Day for population and housing, and May 3, 1960, as Census Day for agriculture.
• Important Requirements:
  • Enumeration shall begin at 12:01 a.m. on Census Day and proceed continuously until completed.
  • The enumeration includes collection of social and economic data.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Population Census Day: February 15, 1960
  • Agriculture Census Day: May 3, 1960
• Note: This Order supersedes Executive Order No. 385, dated December 4, 1959.

Preparation and Personnel

• Explanation: The Order mandates the appointment of necessary personnel for conducting the census.
• Key Requirements:
  • The Director of the Census and Statistics is responsible for appointing supervisors, enumerators, and other subordinate personnel.
  • Heads of government departments must facilitate the requisition of personnel for census activities.

Obligations of Residents and Officials

• Explanation: The Order outlines the obligations of residents and government officials in assisting with the census.
• Important Requirements:
  • Residents are required to provide information to census enumerators.
  • Residents must allow enumerators to affix authorized marks or notices on their property during the Census Day.
• Consequences: Failure to comply with these obligations could hinder the census process, though specific penalties are not detailed in the Order.

Government Support

• Explanation: The Order emphasizes the need for cooperation among various government entities.
• Key Requirements:
  • All relevant government departments and local officials are enjoined to cooperate and provide necessary support for the census.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 372 establishes February 15 and May 3, 1960, as critical Census Days for population, housing, and agriculture in the Philippines.
• The Order requires all residents to assist in the census process and mandates government departments to allocate personnel for this purpose.
• Compliance is crucial for the successful execution of the census, as stipulated by the Order, which supersedes previous directives.