AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CULION LEPER COLONY TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS FOR THE ELECTIVE PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS OF THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN
Year:
1988
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 22, 1988
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This Act allows the qualified electors of the Culion Leper Colony in Palawan to participate in local elections by voting for elective provincial officials. It aims to ensure that the residents of the colony have a voice in their local governance.Full Text
Eighth Congress
Republic Act No. 6659 June 22, 1988
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CULION LEPER COLONY TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS FOR THE ELECTIVE PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS OF THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. The qualified electors of the Culion Leper Colony in the Province of Palawan, who were registered as such in the May 11, 1987 national election as well as those who may qualify and register in accordance with the law in future elections, are hereby authorized to vote for the elective provincial officials of the Province of Palawan.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 22, 1988.
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