Section 1
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as "The Charter of the City of Davao."
CA 51 (The Charter of the City of Davao) Section 1
Other provisions in CA 51 (The Charter of the City of Davao)
- Section 2: Territory of the city.
- Section 3: Corporate character of the City of Davao.
- Section 4: Seal and general powers of the city.
- Section 5: The city not liable for damages.
- Section 6: Jurisdiction of the city for police purposes.
- Section 7: Appointment and compensation.
- Section 8: The acting Mayor.
- Section 9: General powers and duties of the Mayor.
- Section 10: Secretary to the Mayor.
- Section 11: Execution of authorized public works and improvements.
CitationCA 51 (The Charter of the City of Davao) Section 1 (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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