Law Summary

Declaration of Elective Offices

• Explanation: The Act establishes that the offices of provincial governor and members of the provincial board in specific provinces are to be filled through elections.
• Key Definitions:
  • Elective Offices: Positions that are filled through a voting process by the constituents of the provinces listed.
• Important Details:
  • The provinces affected by this Act are Mountain Province, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Lanao, and Sulu.
  • The election process will be in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code.
• Financial Aid:
  • The provinces will continue to receive financial assistance from the National Government as previously granted.

Compensation of Provincial Officials

• Explanation: The Act stipulates that the compensation for the provincial governor and other provincial officials in the specified provinces will align with the compensation established for similar officials in other regular or special provinces of the same classification.
• Key Definitions:
  • Provincial Officials: Refers to the elected governor and board members of the provinces specified.
• Important Requirements:
  • The compensation rates must be consistent with laws governing similar officials in other provinces.

Repeal of Previous Provisions

• Explanation: This section repeals certain provisions from earlier laws that were inconsistent with the act regarding the classification and compensation of officials in the provinces mentioned.
• Cross-References:
  • Act No. 3798: Earlier law with specific provisions about provincial classifications.
  • Act No. 3297: Another earlier law addressing compensation of officials.
• Important Details:
  • The repealed provisions specifically referred to the provinces mentioned in this Act.

Implementation and Election Procedures

• Explanation: The Act's provisions will become effective upon a proclamation from the President confirming the readiness of the provinces to hold elections for the newly established elective offices.
• Important Procedures:
  • The proclamation must declare that the people of the provinces are prepared for elections.
  • Elections for provincial governor and board members will coincide with regular provincial elections across the Philippines.
• Timeframes:
  • The Act takes effect only after the President's proclamation, timing of which is contingent on the readiness of the provinces.

Key Takeaways

• The Act makes the offices of provincial governor and board members in five specific provinces elective, aligning their compensation with similar officials in other provinces.
• Previous laws regarding the classification and compensation of officials in these provinces have been repealed to facilitate this transition.
• The implementation of this Act is contingent upon a declaration by the President, ensuring that elections are conducted at the appropriate time as per the Election Code.