By authority of the United States, be it enacted by the Philippine Commission, that:
CHARTER I.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS—ELECTIONS.
OFFICERS—THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND COMPENSATION.
THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL.
TAXATION AND FINANCE.
ASSESSMENT.
COLLECTION.
SIMPLER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR SETTLEMENTS
OF NON-CHRISTIAN TRIBES.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗ · Data as of July 4, 2026
CitationAct No. 1397 Preamble (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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