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272 documents · 1977, 1980

Presidential Decree No. 902

WHEREAS, the magnitude of the work and responsibility of the Department, as well as the wide scope of its operation, warrants the existence of a Legal Service in the Department Proper to provide legal service and support to all the bureaus, regions and field offices and under it;

1977
5 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1759

WHEREAS, it has been observed that many government projects involving public works are being constructed below specifications as to materials, quality and quantity of work in violation of substantial provisions and requirements of the contract;

1980
4 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1755

WHEREAS, the transition from the period of Martial Law to that of normalcy in our present political situation requires the immediate and expeditious settlement of whatever disputes that may have arisen out of the proclamation of Martial Law, inclusive of actions for damages against public officers by those who feel aggrieved by the action, activity or conduct of such public officers in the implementation of Martial Law;

1980
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1754

WHEREAS, to hasten the restoration of tranquillity and stability to the nation, and achieve national reconciliation and unity, I have issued various decrees extending amnesty to those who have committed such crimes as subversion, rebellion, sedition, illegal possession of firearms, and such other offenses affecting public order and the national security penalized by the Revised Penal Code or special laws;

1980
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1753

WHEREAS, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1 dated 24 September 1972, as implemented by Section 24, Letter of Implementation No. 19 dated 31 December 1972, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) then Weather Bureau was placed under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defense;

1980
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1752

WHEREAS, the Government, in pursuit of the Constitutional mandates on the promotion of public welfare through ample social services, as well as its humanist commitment to the interests of the working groups, in relation particularly to their need for decent shelter, as established the Home Development Mutual Fund, under Presidential Decree No. 1530, a system of employee- employer contributions for housing purposes; and

1980
26 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1751

WHEREAS, further studies indicate the possibility of granting additional benefits to the workers without unduly impairing the viability of business and industry in the face of the present world economic crisis;

1980
17 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1750

"Sec. 10. Capitalization of the Corporation. The Corporation shall have an authorized capital stock of Five Billion Pesos (P5,000,000,000) divided into 5,000,000 shares with a par value of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000) per share to be subscribed and paid for by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

1980
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1749

WHEREAS, under Presidential Decree No. 705, jurisdiction and authority over all forest lands, grazing lands, and all forest reservations, including watershed reservations presently administered by other government agencies or instrumentalities is vested in the Ministry of Natural Resources thru the Bureau of Forest Development;

1980
5 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1748

WHEREAS, there is a need to strengthen the Intramuros Administration to enable it to effectively implement its development Plan and to carry out its other responsibilities in relation thereto ;

1980
12 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1747

WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1745, dated November 20, 1980, among others, provides for the surrender of unlicensed firearms, ammunitions and explosives within a three-month period from the effectivity thereof without the person incurring any criminal liability therefor and affording him the opportunity to possess the firearm legally by applying for a license to possess the same;

1980
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1746

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree the creation of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) designed to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry as follows:

1980
15 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1745

WHEREAS, reports from the law enforcement agencies further reveal that there are still a big number of loose or unlicensed firearms, ammunitions or explosives in the possession of individuals a majority of whom, not having used such contraband for the commission of any other offense or offenses, may be desirous of surrendering the same but are prevented from doing so for fear of being punished in accordance with current laws;

1980
11 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1744

WHEREAS, to effectively discourage and deter the commission of arson, and to prevent destruction of properties and protect the lives of innocent people, it is necessary that the capital punishment be imposed upon arsonists;

1980
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1743

WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1110- A penalizes any attempt on or conspiracy against the life of the Chief Executive of the Republic of the Philippines, or any members of his cabinet or their families; and

1980
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1742

WHEREAS, the Project: Gintong Alay which was created pursuant to Letter of Instructions No. 955 has been given expanded objective per Letter of Instructions No. 1022-A, tasking it for the training of Philippine athletes for international competitions;

1980
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1741

WHEREAS, it is necessary to rationalize the system of national revenue allotments to local government units, in the light of the termination of P.D. No. 1231 on December 31, 1980 and the various forms in which national assistance is presently extended to local government units;

1980
7 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1740

WHEREAS, individuals who, after investigation, are found to have incorrectly paid their income tax liabilities for the aforesaid years through deliberate of failure to report taxable income, willful understatement of gross income or intentional filing of claims for fictitious deductions or exemptions, will be assessed the 50% fraud penalty and thereafter will be prosecuted for purposes of seeking their conviction;

1980
12 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1739

WHEREAS, the laws restructuring the banking system to allow it to re-channel its resources to long-term investments require a complimentary change in the applicable tax structure to provide adequate incentives for long-term funds;

1980
19 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1738

WHEREAS, it is recognized that the attainment of development goals for industry and agriculture depends, to a large extent, on the capability of banks to sustain the investment and credit requirements of industrial and agricultural projects;

1980
4 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1737-A

AMENDING SECTION 4 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 576 ENTITLED "ABOLISHING THE MEDIA ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE BUREAU OF STANDARDS FOR MASS MEDIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE ORGANIZATION OF REGULATORY COUNCILS FOR PRINT MEDIA AND FOR BROADCAST MEDIA"

1980
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1737

WHEREAS, even in times of emergency the fundamental policy of government remains unaltered that the rights and liberties of the individual including his social and economic rights shall not only be preserved but enhanced.

1980
4 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1736

WHEREAS, reports of law enforcement agencies reveal that the activities of the criminal elements in the country engaged in subversive acts, have been deriving and receiving support not necessarily from foreign governments, but from foreign private sources;

1980
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1735

WHEREAS, it is imperative in the public interest to impose for the offenses of rebellion, insurrection, sedition and subversion whether committed within or outside the territory of the Republic of the Philippines, the additional penalties of forfeiture of the rights of citizenship, and of real or personal property belonging to the accused.

1980
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1734

WHEREAS, the primordial aim of development can be best achieved by the creation of local government units which could, through faster administrative response, greatly contribute to the social, educational, cultural and economic needs of the residents of the proposed municipality;

1980
6 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1733

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to provide integration of the system of crop insurance into the country's economic and social development and for this reason has made the participation therein compulsory for all farmers obtaining production loans for palay under the supervised credit program;

1980
5 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1732

WHEREAS, it is imperative to provoke the total involvement of the citizenry in the campaign against these criminal elements by providing immunity from criminal prosecution to any witness who shall give vital information to the government concerning the existence, operation and activity of such criminal elements, and to provide for a compulsory process against uncooperative and recalcitrant witnesses;

1980
10 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1731

WHEREAS, there is an imperative need to neutralize crimes against National Security or Public Order or organized/syndicated crime in this country before they grow to unmanageable proportions by providing rewards, incentives, protection and, in certain cases, immunity from criminal prosecution to government witnesses, so that the total commitment of our people on the side of law enforcement may be encouraged.

1980
11 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1730

WHEREAS, there is an urgent and imperative need to safeguard the interest of the general public and the government, particularly the Bureau of Land Transportation, against the syndicated or highly organized operations of unscrupulous persons engaged in the illegal printing, manufacture and/or distribution of or mere possession or use of fake Bureau of Land Transportation accountable forms and documents and motor vehicle number plates and stickers;

1980
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1728

WHEREAS, in view of the recent bombings, arsons, and other acts of terrorism and lawlessness committed or being carried out by the radicals and other criminal elements in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country, resulting in the loss of human lives, serious injuries to innocent civilians, sizable damage to property, and the waste and destruction of valuable resources, there is an urgent necessity to amend Presidential Decree No. 9, to better serve its purpose and insure the complete succe

1980
2 sections