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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 194, May 17, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 194, May 17, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING ALIENS, AS WELL AS ASSOCIATIONS, CORPORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS OWNED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY FOREIGNERS TO ENGAGE IN THE RICE AND CORN INDUSTRY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS , Republic Act No. 3018 was enacted into law in 1960 to nationalize the rice and corn industry; WHEREAS , after thirteen (13) years of operation, the law has to a gr…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 977, August 10, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 977, August 10, 1976 ] CREATING THE PHILIPPINE FISH MARKETING AUTHORITY, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS AND POWERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, it is recognized that fish is a staple food and major source of protein of the Filipino people; WHEREAS, there is an imperative need to increase fish supply and stabilize consumer prices through the improvement of handling and marke…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1981, July 19, 1985
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1981, July 19, 1985 ] FURTHER AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1116. AS AMENDED. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE ACT OF 1977 WHEREAS, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) was established lo guarantee the well-being of all government employees through the effective and systematic administration of the laws granting social security an…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 714, May 28, 1975
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 714, May 28, 1975 ] AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1180 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE RETAIL BUSINESS". WHEREAS , the statutory definition in Republic Act No. 1180, otherwise known as the Retail Trade Nationalization Law, of the term "retail business" is vague and ambiguous, and this ambiguity has given rise to conflicting theories as to its precise scope; WHEREAS , it i…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 72, November 29, 1972
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 72, November 29, 1972 ] AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE, ENTITLED "THE CENTRAL BANK ACT." WHEREAS, there were pending before Congress prior to the promulgation of Proclamation, No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, urgent banking measures proposing amendments to Republic Act No. 265, entitled "The Central Bank Act," which are vital to the nationa…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 182, May 06, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 182, May 06, 1973 ] DRAFTING TRAINEES INTO SELECTIVE MILITARY SERVICE AS PRESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 53 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4091 WHEREAS , martial law has been declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972 and is now in effect throughout the land; WHEREAS , under Section Fifty Three of the National Defe…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1631, August 10, 1979
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1631, August 10, 1979 ] CREATING THE LUNGSOD NG KABATAAN WHEREAS, the International Declaration of the Rights of the Child states that mankind owes to the child the best it has to give"; WHEREAS, one of the priority thrusts of the New Society is to plan and carry out a comprehensive program for the development of children and youth of our nation; WHEREAS, the Children…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 183, May 06, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 183, May 06, 1973 ] PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF RESERVISTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES; GRANTING SECURITY OF TENURE TO RESERVISTS EMPLOYED IN PRIVATE FIRMS WHILE UNDERGOING REFRESHER TRAINING, MOBILIZATION OR ASSEMBLY TESTS OR ANNUAL ACTIVE DUTY TRAINING IN FULFILLMENT OF THEIR MILITARY OBLIGATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS , the reservists…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 866, January 02, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 866, January 02, 1976 ] AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 760 BY REDUCING THE TERM OF THE LEASE OR CHARTER PERIOD TO NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR, DELETING THE WORD "TIME" IN THE TITLE AND BODY OF THE DECREE, AND ALLOWING OVERSEAS USE IN CERTAIN CASES. WHEREAS , the use of the term "time charter" in the decree is too technical and restrictive as to exclude other forms of chart…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1421, June 09, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1421, June 09, 1978 ] AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1177, KNOWN AS THE BUDGET REFORM DECREE OF 1977 WHEREAS, the Budget Reform Decree of 1977 institutionalizes budgetary practice developed in the New Society under the provisions of the Constitution of 1973; WHEREAS, the initial implementation of the Decree has resulted in the identification of need for further impro…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1014, September 22, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1014, September 22, 1976 ] AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE IN THE SUBSCRIPTION OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS THEREFOR WHEREAS, the Board of Governors of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank affiliate, has approved the increase in the Corpor…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1221, October 17, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1221, October 17, 1977 ] REQUIRING ALL PHILIPPINE OWNED/AND OR REGISTERED VESSELS TO UNDERTAKE REPAIRS AND DRYDOCKING WITH MARINA-REGISTERED SHIP REPAIR YARDS. WHEREAS, the promotion and maintenance of the Philippine ship repair industry is a major government program that deserves priority attention; WHEREAS, the Maritime Industry Authority has been tasked to enhance d…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 268, August 04, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 268, August 04, 1973 ] SPLITTING REGION 4 INTO REGION 4 AND REGION 4-A, THUS MAKING TWELVE REGIONS INSTEAD OF ONLY ELEVEN REGIONS FOR THE BUREAU OF POSTS AND INCLUDING THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN IN REGION 4. WHEREAS, the Integrated Reorganization Plan, as approved, provides for the establishment of a uniform number of eleven regions for all the departments, bureaus, and ag…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1446, June 11, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1446, June 11, 1978 ] PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON IDLE LANDS AND AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REAL PROPERTY TAX CODE WHEREAS, it is the declared policy of the State to promote the maximum and efficient utilization of land in order to support …
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1783, January 15, 1981
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1783, January 15, 1981 ] CREATING THE MARCOS GOLF FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, it is the declared objectives of the Government to pursue and implement the programs of total sports development; WHEREAS, golf is and international sport wherein Filipinos may be able to compete credibly without reg…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1187, August 27, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1187, August 27, 1977 ] PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL REGISTRATION OF ALL QUALIFIED VOTERS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES. WHEREAS, an accurate and complete listing of all qualified voters in a constituency is indispensable to the holding of free, orderly and honest elections, plebiscite and referenda; WHEREAS, the registration of voters through the permanent and continuing syst…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1238, November 11, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1238, November 11, 1977 ] CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF PAYAO IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR WHEREAS, the basic objective of the State is to hasten up the pace of socio-economic development of the country, especially in areas comprising Muslim Mindanao; WHEREAS, the government has engaged in intensified government projects necessitating close supervision by a well…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 36, November 02, 1972
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 36, November 02, 1972 ] CANCELLING FRANCHISES, PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED FOR THE OPERATION OF RADIO, TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES THAT HAVE REMAINED UNUSED BY THEIR HOLDERS AFTER A REASONABLE LENGTH OF TIME, THAT HAVE VIOLATED THE TERMS UNDER WHICH THEY WERE ISSUED; CREATING THE MASS MEDIA COUNCIL AND PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE OPEN…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 188, May 10, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 188, May 10, 1973 ] CREATING THE PHILIPPINE CENTER IN NEW YORK AND THE PHILIPPINE CENTER MANAGEMENT BOARD WHEREAS , there is an urgent need to consolidate, integrate and coordinate all the activities in the New York Area of all Philippine Government offices and agencies which have hitherto been dispersed and separate from each other, thereby entailing unnecessary expens…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1300, February 11, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1300, February 11, 1978 ] APPROPRIATION FOR THE REFUND OF CUSTOMS DUTIES PAID ON IMPORTS OF HOT-ROLLED COILS FOR REROLLING AND ON IMPORTS OF TIN INGOTS FOR TIN PLATE PROCESSING. WHEREAS, tinplate manufacturing operations, particularly for milk cans, have been found to have become grossly unprofitable because of existing price ceilings thereon which have been imposed for…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 613, December 18, 1974
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 613, December 18, 1974 ] ALLOWING THE EXPENDITURE DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY FIRST TO JUNE THIRTY, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE, OF THE INCOME ACCRUING TO THE GENERAL, TRUST AND OTHER FUNDS IN THE PHILIPPINE TREASURY DURING THE SAME PERIOD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS , figures compiled by the National Accounting Service of the Budget Commission and as rec…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 51-A, November 16, 1972
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 51-A, November 16, 1972 ] AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO OBTAIN SUCH INDEBTEDNESS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF CARGO AIRCRAFTS WHEREAS, there is need to acquired cargo aircrafts to enable the Government to undertake socio-economnic activities such as rescue and airlift operations during calamities, typhoon moderation projects, regio…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1320, April 03, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1320, April 03, 1978 ] CREATING BARANGAY BF HOMES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARAÑAQUE, METRO-MANILA WHEREAS, the fundamental aim of the State is to hasten up the pace of socio-economic development throughout the country; WHEREAS, the effective implementation of the declared programs of the government on development hinges primarily on the administrative efficiency of each …
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1136, May 05, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1136, May 05, 1977 ] PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FOR THE CREATION OF A JOINT COMMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, there is an imperative and urgent need to upgrade personnel administration in local governments to ensure their effectivenes…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1962, January 11, 1985
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1962, January 11, 1985 ] FURTHER AMENDING SECTION SEVEN OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 550, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1080, INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK OF THE PHILIPPINE EXPORT AND FOREIGN LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. WHEREAS, the current economic crisis amounts to a grave emergency which affects the stability of the n…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 286, September 05, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 286, September 05, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, in order to maximize the national utility of the aviation and aerospace industry, a definite policy for its rationalization has become imperative; WHEREAS, such a rationalization calls for a positive gover…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 284, September 03, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 284, September 03, 1973 ] AMENDING SUBSECTION (s) OF SECTION ONE HUNDRED FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE, AS AMENDED. I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS , President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines a…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 234, July 05, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 234, July 05, 1973 ] EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF THE PRICE CONTROL LAW TO JUNE 30, 1975. WHEREAS , Section 11 of Republic Act No. 6361, otherwise known as the Price Control Law provides that this law shall take effect from the date of its approval (July 27, 1971) up to June 30, 1973; and WHEREAS , there is an urgent need to extend the effectivity of the law in line wi…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 89, January 05, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 89, January 05, 1973 ] EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF STAFFING PATTERNS OF DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND OFFICES. WHEREAS, pursuant to Part XXIII of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, approved pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1, dated September 24, 1972, the deadline for the preparation, review and approval of implementing details to the Plan, in…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 921, April 12, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 921, April 12, 1976 ] PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL FINANCIAL SERVICES IN METROPOLITAN MANILA, CREATING LOCAL TREASURY AND ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS THEREIN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS , the integration of citic3 and municipalities in Metropolitan Manila under the provinces of Presidential Decree No. 821 requires a modification of the existing local tax struc…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1131, May 04, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1131, May 04, 1977 ] CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAROGONG IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR. WHEREAS, the primordial aim of the state is to provide every possible opportunity and facility to accelerate the pace of progress throughout the country not only in areas where economic development is behind but likewise in places where political reasons, among others, constitut…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1439, June 10, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1439, June 10, 1978 ] CREATING ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE COURTS OF FIRST INSTANCE AND CITY COURTS, AND NEW AND ADDITIONAL JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTS, IN CERTAIN PROVINCES AND CITIES. WHEREAS, the rapid growth of population and the consequent rise in the number of cases have increased the caseloads of the Courts of First Instance and City Courts in certain p…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 130, February 15, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 130, February 15, 1973 ] AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE REVISED PHILIPPINE HIGHWAY ACT ADOPTED AND DECREED UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED SEVENTEEN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS , President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and pursuant to Procl…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1853, December 21, 1982
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1853, December 21, 1982 ] REQUIRING DEPOSITS OF DUTIES AT THE TIME OF OPENING OF LETTERS OF CREDIT COVERING IMPORTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the present system of paying duties and taxes upon the filing of an import entry and examination and appraisal of the shipment has proved ineffective in the proper enforcement of the provisions of the Tariff and Customs Cod…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1832, January 16, 1981
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1832, January 16, 1981 ] CREATING THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. WHEREAS, the Constitution mandates that the States shall establish, maintain and ensure adequate social services in the field of health, among others, to guarantee the well-being of the Filipino people; WHEREAS, kidney and allied diseases have become prevalent, afflicting an increasing…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1866, June 29, 1983
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1866, June 29, 1983 ] CODIFYING THE LAWS ON ILLEGAL/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, DEALING IN, ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION, OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION OR EXPLOSIVES OR INSTRUMENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION OR EXPLOSIVES, AND IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES. WHEREAS, there has been an upsurge of cri…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1055, November 26, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1055, November 26, 1976 ] GRANTING CITIZENSHIP TO DESERVING ALIENS A ND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 836 dated December 3, 1975 and Presidential Decree No. 923 dated April 20, 1976., granted Philippine citizenship to deserving aliens who were .earlier screened and recommended for citizenship by the Special Committee on Naturalization pursuant to L…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1603, June 11, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1603, June 11, 1978 ] AUTHORIZING MINISTRIES, BUREAUS AND OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEREAS, for the effective implementation of laws, decreed, orders and instructions pertaining or the enforcement of which ministries, bureaus and offices of the Government are in charged, it is necessary that they be authorized to issue rules a…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1171, July 12, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1171, July 12, 1977 ] PROVIDING CERTAIN TAX EXEMPTIONS TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN REGIONAL CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study And Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is a non-profit and non-stock corporation dedicated to provide technical and educational assistance on pro…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1747, December 04, 1980
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1747, December 04, 1980 ] AMENDING SECTION ELEVEN OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED SEVENTEEN HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1745, dated November 20, 1980, among others, provides for the surrender of unlicensed firearms, ammunition and explosives within a three-month period from the effectivity thereof without the person incurring any criminal liabili…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1467, June 11, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1467, June 11, 1978 ] CREATING THE "PHILIPPINE CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION" PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING FOR ITS CAPITALIZATION AND FOR THE REQUIRED GOVERNMENT PREMIUM SUBSIDY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, while the achievements of the on-going supervised rice production credit program has been substantial, the financial burden on the part of the f…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 216, June 16, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 216, June 16, 1973 ] PROHIBITING THE EXPORTATION OF ABACA SEEDLINGS. WHEREAS , the exportation of abaca seedlings is detrimental to the abaca industry and the overall economy of the country; and WHEREAS , there is an urgent need to protect the industry on which thousands of our countrymen depend for their livelihood; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS , President …
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 346, December 14, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 346, December 14, 1973 ] AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 286, DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 1973, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS , the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation, in undertaking developmental projects prescribed therefor, now requires a restructured capital and organizational setup that shall allow…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1474, June 11, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1474, June 11, 1978 ] DECLARING THE SAN PEDRO TUNASAN ESTATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM SUITABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL, OR OTHER NON-AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the San Pedro Tunasan Estate, now known as the Laguna Resettlement Project, located at San Pedro, Laguna, and containing an area of 850 hectares, more or less, was acquired on A…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 76, December 06, 1972
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 76, December 06, 1972 ] REQUIRING ALL PERSONS, NATURAL OR JURIDICAL, OWNING OR ADMINISTERING REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, TO FILE A SWORN STATEMENT OF THE TRUE VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY. I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philip…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1396, June 02, 1978
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1396, June 02, 1978 ] CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND THE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND ACCORDINGLY AMENDING CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL DECREES WHEREAS, man and his community require the fulfillment of the following basic needs and requirements such as water, power, food, clothing, shelter, medical services, educ…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1653, December 11, 1979
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1653, December 11, 1979 ] AMENDING SECTIONS 2, 6, AND 8 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 902-A WHEREAS, in order to achieve the government's policy and objectives envisioned under Presidential Decree No. 902-A and to effectively implement and carry out the provisions of the said Decree and other laws which it enforces, it is necessary and desirable to invest the Securities an…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1042, October 25, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1042, October 25, 1976 ] AMENDING SECTION 8 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 978 SECTION 1. Pending the organization of the Court of Military Appeals (COMA), and in order not to delay the disposition of cases tried by the military tribunals and courts-martial, Section 8 of Presidential Decree No. 978 is hereby amended to read as follows: " Sec. 8. Transitory provisions. — Pe…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 195, May 19, 1973
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 195, May 19, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PAID-UP CAPITAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES WHEREAS , in line with the objectives of rapid economic growth, it is necessary for the Government to provide massive credit financing for the development and expansion of industry and agriculture; WHEREAS , the…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1811, January 16, 1981
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1811, January 16, 1981 ] FURTHER AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 9, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1728. WHEREAS, the maintenance of peace and order and the stability of the government depends greatly on the security of the lives of our national leaders; WHEREAS, the use of illegal firearms, explosives and other deadly weapons as means for the commission and/or…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1774, January 14, 1981
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1774, January 14, 1981 ] FURTHER AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) SECTION 20 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1977 AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, in line with the accelerated energy program of Government, the ten-year program has been compressed to a five-year program to attain national energy self-reliance at the soonest feasible time; WHEREAS, in the light of these developments,…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 636, January 07, 1975
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 636, January 07, 1975 ] FURTHER AMENDING SECTIONS TWO, TEN AND FIFTEEN OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT, AS AMENDED, CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. WHEREAS , there is urgent need for a Special Projects Service in the Department of Public Highways which shall be responsible for the management and implementation of all special proj…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1984, October 04, 1985
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1984, October 04, 1985 ] AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1971 CONCERNING THE REVITALIZING OF THE PHILIPPINE SUGAR INDUSTRY REORGANIZING THE PHILIPPINE SUGAR COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, in the interest of optimizing benefits for the sugar produces, there has been adopted a new policy of free enterprise trading for the sugar industry; WHEREAS, the sugar…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 716, May 29, 1975
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 716, May 29, 1975 ] CONVERTING THE TIWI NATIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL INTO AN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL WHEREAS , Republic Act No. 6301, enacted without executive approval on June 19, 1971 established a national vocational school in the Municipality of Tiwi, Province of Albay, and authorizes the appropriation of funds therefor; WHEREAS , said school has been placed under the…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 566, October 19, 1974
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 566, October 19, 1974 ] DECREE FURTHER AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 39 "(2) No sentence of a military commission shall be executed unless the same is approved and ordered executed by the President of the Philippines. The recommendation of the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, as Reviewing Authority, along with the record of trial of the case and the o…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1188, August 29, 1977
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1188, August 29, 1977 ] CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF BARIRA IN THE PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO WHEREAS, prominentleaders and residents of the territory affected have been consistently clamoring and petitioning for the creation of the proposed municipality with the favorable recommenndation of the provincial and municipal auhorities concerned; WHEREAS, the proposed municipa…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 840, December 11, 1975
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 840, December 11, 1975 ] REORGANIZING THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE PROVINCE OF BASILAN, CONVERTING BASILAN CITY INTO THE MUNICIPALITY OF ISABELA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS , the Province of Basilan is at present subdivided into political units of a size and number not complementary to the size of the area; WHEREAS , in order to …
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1017, September 22, 1976
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1017, September 22, 1976 ] PROHIBITING PERSONS FROM ENTERING INTO UNEXPLORED TRIBAL GROUNDS AND PROVIDING PENALTY THEREFOR. WHEREAS, it is the policy of the government to extend to national minorities equality in status, dignity and opportunity with all other citizens; WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to protect the cultural minorities, particularly those undisco…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 825, November 07, 1975
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 825, November 07, 1975 ] PROVIDING PENALTY FOR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND OTHER FORMS OF UNCLEANLINESS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS , one of the principal aims of the New Society is to effect social, economic and political reform through discipline and order; WHEREAS , a healthy citizenry is a vital factor in bringing about these reforms; and WHEREAS , to att…
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1669, January 28, 1980
[ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1669, January 28, 1980 ] AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE EXPROPRIATION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE "TAMBUNTING ESTATE" REGISTERED UNDER TCT NOS. 119059, 122450, 122459, 122452 AND LOT NOS. 1-A, 1-C, 1-D, 1-E, 1-F, 1-G AND 1-H OF (LRC) PSD-230517 (PREVIOUSLY COVERED BY TCT NO. 119058) OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF MANILA AND FOR THE SALE AT COST OF THE LOTS THEREIN TO THE BONA-FI…