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Act No. 136 Section 43

Oath of Attorney-General, Solicitor-General, and Assistant Attorney-General.

Section 43

SEC. 43. Oath of Attorney-General, Solicitor-General, and Assistant Attorney-General.—Before entering upon the performance of their duties, the Attorney-General, Solicitor-General, and Assistant Attorney-General shall take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation, to wit: "I, ____________________________, solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as Attorney-General (or Solicitor-General or Assistant Attorney-General), according to the best of my ability and understanding, agreeably to the laws of the Philippine Islands; that I will prosecute no man for envy, hatred, or malice, neither will I leave unprosecuted for love, fear, favor, affection, or hope of reward; and that I recognize and accept the supreme authority of the United States of America in these Islands, and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto; that I impose upon myself this obligation voluntarily, without mental reservation, or purpose of evasion; so help me God. (The last four words to be stricken out in case of affirmation.) "(Signature)___________________________ "Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _________________________ day of _________________________19______" The oath may be administered by any judge of the Supreme -Court and shall be filed with the clerk of that court.

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CitationAct No. 136 Section 43 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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