Repeal to Reassign Sultan Kudarat to Region XII

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Republic Act No. 8744: Repeal to Reassign Sultan Kudarat to Region XII

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Title Supreme Court: Repeal to Reassign Sultan Kudarat to Region XII

Law: Republic Act No. 8744

Decision Date: Dec 18, 1998

Republic Act No. 8744 repeals Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7901, returning the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XII and addressing related matters to avoid conflicts with existing laws.

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Reassignment of the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XII

Sultan Kudarat is officially placed under Region XII, also known as the Mindanao Administrative Region.
This reassignment aligns with the provisions of Executive Order No. 429.

Amendment and Repeal of Inconsistent Laws

All existing laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, or parts that conflict with this reassignment are either repealed or amended.
This ensures legal consistency and removes jurisdictional ambiguities pertaining to Sultan Kudarat.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
The law lapsed into effect on December 18, 1998, without the President's signature, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
It was passed by the House on May 29, 1997, and by the Senate on February 19, 1998.
The procedural formalities included signatures by the Secretary of the Senate and the Secretary General of the House.
The President of the Philippines did not sign the act, leading to its lapse into law under constitutional provision.

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