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Act No. 355 Section 156

Section 156

SEC. 156. Discretion is hereby conferred upon the Insular Collector, subject to the approval of the Civil Governor, to relieve from duty any officer of the United States Army or Navy still acting under detail as customs official, and to substitute in his stead the president of the municipality or other person who, in the judgment of the Insular Collector, can discharge the duties of inspector of customs, at a cost of not exceeding fifteen dollars per month, to be fixed by the Insular Collector: Provided, That when a president is so appointed the amount so fixed by the Insular Collector shall be in addition to his regular emoluments as a municipal officer. Any provision of the Municipal Code inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed.

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CitationAct No. 355 Section 156 (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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