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Act No. 355 Section 10

Section 10

SEC. 10. There shall be in the Philippine Islands five collection districts, as follows: First. The District of Manila, comprising the Islands of Luzon, Marinduque, Mindoro, Paragua, and all islands in the Archipelago southwest of Manila, and all the other islands in the geographical districts covering the islands named; in which Manila shall be the port of entry. Second. The District of Iloilo, comprising the Islands of Panay, Masbate, Tablas, Romblon, the Province of Occidental Negros, and all the other islands in the geographical district covering the same; in which Iloilo shall be the port of entry. Third. The District of Cebu, comprising the Islands of Cebu, Bohol, Samar, Leyte, Dinagat, the Province of Oriental Negros, and all the other islands in the geographical district covering the same; in which Cebu shall be the port of entry. Fourth. The District of Zamboanga comprising the Islands of Mindanao, Basilan, and all the other islands contiguous thereto; in which Zamboanga shall be the port of entry. Fifth. The District of Jolo, comprising the Islands of Jolo, Siassi, and all the other islands in the Archipelago southwest of the Island of Basilan; in which Jolo shall be the principal port of entry. The Insular Collector is authorized to change these limits whenever the good of the service may require.

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CitationAct No. 355 Section 10 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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

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