Repealing Clause.
Section 13
SEC. 13. Repealing Clause.—All laws and parts of law and pertinent portions of City Charters, contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree, are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly; Provided, That rights already acquired and existing at the time of the promulgation of this Decree shall not, in any way, be abridged, modified or affected; and Provided, Further, that nothing in this Decree shall be construed as depriving any province, city or municipality of any power presently enjoyed or already exercised by it or as diminishing its autonomy. Vested rights existing at the time of the promulgation of this Decree arising out of a contract between the province, city or municipality, on one hand, and a third party, on the other, shall continue to be governed by the original terms and provisions thereof.