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Act No. 2408 Section 53

Taxation.

Section 53

SEC. 53. Taxation.—The provincial board is hereby empowered to prescribe the tax to be collected in municipal districts organized in accordance with section fifty-two hereof, subject to the approval of the department governor: Provided, however, That such taxes shall be within the limitations and restrictions imposed on municipal councils by chapter three hereof: And provided further, That in districts where no council is provided, the provincial board shall exercise all the duties and powers devolving upon municipal councils under this chapter. ARTICLE 20.—Final and transitory provisions.

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CitationAct No. 2408 Section 53 (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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