SEC. 14. The Government of the Philippine Islands, recognizing the relation of the coal resources of the country to its general welfare, reserves the right to work and exploit coal mines itself or organize and promote coal mining corporations by becoming either exclusive or majority stockholder therein and in such enterprises shall not be bound by any provision in this or other laws restricting holdings either territorially or otherwise.
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CitationAct No. 2719 Section 14 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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