BP 337 Section 198

Transition Period for Existing Sub-Provinces.

Section 198

SEC. 198. Transition Period for Existing Sub-Provinces.—Existing sub-provinces shall have until ten years from the date of effectivity of this Code within which to meet the requirements prescribed in the foregoing section as to population and income: Provided, however, That within said period, sub-provinces shall continue to be governed by existing laws. Those who fail to do so within said period shall be deemed abolished and their component municipalities shall form part of the mother province, unless otherwise provided by law.

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