Act No. 7 Section 1

Section 1

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Bureau of Statistics for the Philippine Islands, the central office of which shall be located in the city of Manila. The chief officer of this Bureau shall be denominated the Chief Statistician. He shall be appointed by the Commission, under the limitations which are applicable to the appointment of the heads of other Departments by virtue of section twenty of the Civil Service Act. He shall superintend and direct the collection, compilation, and publication of such statistical information concerning the Philippine Islands as may be required by law, and shall perform his duties under the general supervision of the Military Governor.

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CitationAct No. 7 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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