Law Summary
Appointment and Staffing
- The Register of Deeds shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
- Appointment is based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Justice.
- Support staff shall be appointed by the Secretary of Justice upon the recommendation of the Administrator of the Land Registration Authority (LRA).
- Additional deputies (Deputy Register of Deeds and Second Deputy Register of Deeds) may be appointed if revenue conditions under Section 7 of Presidential Decree No. 1529 are met within the first three years of operation.
Transfer of Existing Records and Resources
- All records, office equipment, and supplies used exclusively for matters concerning the jurisdiction of the new Registry of Deeds of Zamboanga Sibugay, currently held by the Registry of Deeds of Zamboanga Del Sur, shall be transferred to the new office.
Rulemaking Authority
- The Secretary of Justice is mandated to formulate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act effectively.
Appropriations and Funding
- Funding for the implementation of this Act shall be incorporated in the budget of the Land Registration Authority (LRA) as part of the annual General Appropriations Act.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.