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Presidential Decree No. 1876

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby repeal Presidential Decree No. 1498, otherwise known as the National Security Code effective immediately, without prejudice to any proceedings, cases in Court of transactions that might have arisen from any of the laws embodied in said Code.

1983
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1875

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby repeal Presidential Decree No. 1737, otherwise known as the Act Providing for the Preservation of Public Order and the Protection of Individual Rights and Liberties during periods of Emergency and Exercise of Extra-ordinary Executive Powers, effective immediately, without prejudice to any proceedings, cases in Court or transactions that might have arisen from

1983
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1866

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"

1983
10 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1690

WHEREAS, in addition to the power of legislation provided for in the Amendment to the Constitution of October 1976, the executive authority of the President to reduce tariffs requires flexibility in order to establish a rational tariff structure.

1979
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1682

WHEREAS, there is a need to further amend certain provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1977, as amended, to make them more responsive to current conditions presently being conducted in the Philippines;

1979
11 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1659

WHEREAS, under the above quoted provision of Section 30 of the 1978 Election Code, governors, mayors, sangguniang members or barangay officials are "considered or forced leave of absence from office" upon filing of a certificate of candidacy irrespective of whether these officials are running for the same office which they are holding or for another office;

1979
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1658

WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1196 was issued to accelerate the pace of development of a long neglected area at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains belonging to the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Bulacan;

1979
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1657

WHEREAS, experience in implementation so far has indicated the need for organizational adjustments and the importance of flexibility in altering or modifying some incentives to make them more responsive to changes occurring in the overseas markets and the domestic economy.

1979
9 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1655

AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE 1978 ELECTION CODE TO GRANT THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS THE POWER TO TRANSFER OR REASSIGN ELECTION REGISTRARS, ELECTION DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND ELECTION REGIONAL DIRECTORS

1979
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1654

WHEREAS, there are other functions which should be included in the existing Presidential Decree No. 1281 to enable the Bureau of Mines to administratively function smoothly and efficiently.

1979
7 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1652

WHEREAS, the four cities and 13 municipalities comprising the Metropolitan Manila area have been integrated and placed under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Manila Commission to achieve economy, efficiency and simplicity in the local government system in this area and to enhance its growth and development as the country's capital region;

1979
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1651

AMENDING FURTHER SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1271, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "AN ACT NULLIFYING DECREES OF REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE COVERING LANDS WITHIN THE BAGUIO TOWNSITE RESERVATION ISSUED IN CIVIL RESERVATION CASE NO. 1 G.L.R.O. RECORD NO. 211 PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 931, AS AMENDED, BUT CONSIDERING AS VALID CERTAIN TITLES OF SUCH LANDS THAT ARE ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" BY GRANTING ANOTHER PERIOD TO FILE MANIFEST

1979
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1650

AMENDING SECTIONS 3 AND 5 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1638 ENTITLED "ESTABLISHING A NEW SYSTEM OF RETIREMENT AND SEPARATION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

1979
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1649

WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1112 created the Toll Regulatory Board to closely supervise and regulate the collection of toll fees for the use of certain public improvements and the operation of toll facilities by the private sector viewed as an alternative source of financing to ensure the prosecution of infrastructure projects that complement the overall national development effort:

1979
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1648

WHEREAS, that National Development Company, a corporate vehicle of the government, designed to pursue commercial, industrial, agricultural or mining ventures, should be restructured and strengthened in order to give the necessary impetus to national economic development;

1979
19 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1647

By virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, I, FERDINAND, E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, do hereby order and decree:

1979
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1646

WHEREAS, the present economic situation necessitates more export earnings to supply our foreign exchange requirements, particularly in view of the increasing cost of petroleum imports;

1979
7 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1645

WHEREAS, there is a distinct need to provide NEA with additional authority to take measures that will better safeguard government inputs in electric cooperatives and other entities that are or will be related to the total electrification effort;

1979
9 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1644

WHEREAS, to insure the viability, growth and development of the coconut industry, the State has undertaken a program to rationalize the coconut oil milling industry and thereby assure the coconut farmers a fair price for their copra and the consuming countries as adequate and continuous supply of copra, coconut oil and their by-products at fair and competitive prices;

1979
8 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1643

WHEREAS, under Section 6 sub-section a of Presidential Decree No. 1264, the term of office of all members of the Board of Governors of the Philippine National Red Cross shall be four years and any member of said board who has served two consecutive full terms of four years each or a total of eight years becomes ineligible for membership in said board for at least two years;

1979
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1642

WHEREAS, in order to more effectivity promote social justice, it is further necessary to freeze the present rates of rentals of residential and commercial buildings, apartments, houses and dwelling units in Metropolitan Manila, above three hundred pesos (P300) a month, until appropriate guidelines, rules and regulations shall have been adopted pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1517 which proclaimed urban land reform in this country;

1979
4 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1640

WHEREAS, to effectively carry out the aims and objectives of the urban land reform program in Metropolitan Manila, it is necessary to freeze the prices of lands until appropriate guidelines, rules and regulations shall have been adopted pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1517 which proclaimed urban land reform in this country;

1979
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1639

WHEREAS, in order to fully comply with the mandate of the people in Regions IX and XII expressed in the referendum-plebiscite of April 17, 1977, and to enhance the attainment of peace and order, the acceleration of socio-economic development, and the resettlement of displaced persons and families in the said regions, it is necessary that the reins of government shall at once be placed in the hands of the local officials of said Autonomous Regions;

1979
2 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1638

WHEREAS, Republic Act Numbered Three Hundred and Forty, as amended, causes the premature compulsory retirement of those who are purposely educated and trained by the government to be professional military personnel;

1979
36 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1637

WHEREAS, to provide for further improvement in the management and operations of the Philippine Veterans Bank it is deemed necessary that certain provisions of Republic Act No. 3518, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 236, be further amended, specifically for the purpose of establishing the rule that the specifically for the purpose of establishing the rule that the President of the Philippine Veterans Bank shall concurrently be the Vice-Chairman of the bank's Board of Directors:

1979
4 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1634

WHEREAS, representatives of workers, employers and the Government met at a National Tripartite Conference at Puerto Azul, Ternate, Cavite, on August 16 and 17, 1979, for the purpose of considering measures for the protection of wages, promotion of employment and industrial peace, ensuring economic viability and growth in the face of the global energy crisis;

1979
22 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1633

WHEREAS, in order to obviate any doubt and possible misinterpretations of the said Section 17 and of the whole Act, it is necessary to clarify the necessary requirements when the Board of Energy exercises its powers under said section and assure that all past and future expenditures are in accordance with the guidelines governing the purposes and uses of the Special Fund;

1979
1 section

Presidential Decree No. 1632

AMENDING SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1067-B DATED JANUARY 1, 1977, ENTITLED "GRANTING THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENTS AND GAMING CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN GAMBLING CASINOS ON LAND OR WATER WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1399 DATED JUNE 2, 1978

1979
3 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1631

WHEREAS, it is the concern of Government to assist and provide material and financial support in the establishment and maintenance of a Lungsod ng Kabataan, primarily to benefit the children of the Philippines, and to further enhance the research in pediatric diseases, training of medical and technical personnel, and specialized medical services for the prevention and treatment of children's diseases;

1979
11 sections

Presidential Decree No. 1630

To give effect to the constitutional right of the people to petition the government for redress of grievances and to promote higher standards of integrity and efficiency in the government service, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me under the Constitution, hereby order and decree as follows:

1979
26 sections