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Laws, proclamations and rulings

The laws, orders and court rulings that create a place, change its border or its name, or set how it is governed. The Atlas cites 1,714 of them, from 118 publishers, each named on the pages that use it.

Sources
1,714
Published most by
The LawPhil Project (Arellano Law Foundation) (1,096); Congress of the Philippines (251); Office of the President of the Philippines (144)
Read by Scene
October 1, 2026 to October 3, 2026

1,714 sources, 1,101 to 1,150 shown, by publisher, then title.

  1. 1,101.Philippine Commission. Act No. 946: An Act Reducing the Fifteen Municipalities of the Province of Ilocos Norte to Ten. Published October 15, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  2. 1,102.Philippine Commission. Act No. 947: An Act Reducing the Twenty-three Municipalities of the Province of Cavite to Eleven. Published October 15, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  3. 1,103.Philippine Commission. Act No. 957: An Act Reducing the Twelve Municipalities of the Province of Bataan to Eight. Published October 23, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  4. 1,104.Philippine Commission. Act No. 960: An Act Reducing the Forty-three Municipalities of the Province of Samar to Twenty-Five. Published October 23, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  5. 1,105.Philippine Commission. Act No. 961: An Act Reducing the Twenty Municipalities of the Province of Antique to Eleven. Published October 23, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  6. 1,106.Philippine Commission. Act No. 994: An Act Reducing the Eleven Municipalities of the Province of Romblon to Six. Published November 17, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  7. 1,107.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1001: An Act Reducing the Eleven Municipalities of the Province of Abra to Five. Published November 20, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  8. 1,108.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1004: An Act Annexing the Northern Part of the Province of Zambales to the Province of Pangasinan and Providing that the Southern Part thereof Shall Continue as a Separate Province Under the Name of Zambales. Published November 21, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  9. 1,109.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1008 (25 November 1903). Published November 25, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  10. 1,110.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1062: An Act Authorizing the Appointment of a Justice of the Peace and Auxiliary Justice of the Peace for the Island of Basilan, Notwithstanding Said Island Has Been Annexed to the Municipality of Zamboanga, in the Moro Province. Published February 24, 1904. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  11. 1,111.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1306: An Act Annexing the Province of Abra to the Province of Ilocos Sur, Making Appropriation for the Payment of Certain Outstanding Liabilities of the Province of Abra. and Providing for the Establishment of Civil Governments in the Settlements of Non-Christian Tribes in the Province of Ilocos Sur. Published February 28, 1905. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  12. 1,112.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1331: An Act to Amend Act Numbered One Hundred and Sixty-Nine, Entitled "An Act Annexing the Island of Catanduanes to the Province of Albay," So as to Create the Subprovince of Catanduanes of the Province of Albay. Published April 19, 1905. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  13. 1,113.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1363: An Act Changing the Name of the Province and Island of Paragua to that of Palawan. Published June 28, 1905. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  14. 1,114.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1413: An Act Annexing the Province of Masbate to the Province of Sorsogon, and Amending Act Numbered Seventy-Four, as Amended by Making the Provinces of Albay and Sorsogon Separate School Divisions, and for Other Purposes. Published November 23, 1905. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  15. 1,115.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1543 (18 October 1906), changing the name of the municipality of Namacpacan to Luna. Published October 18, 1906. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  16. 1,116.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1582 (Election Law), January 9, 1907. Published January 9, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  17. 1,117.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1642: An Act Providing for the Establishment of Two Subprovinces to Be Known as the Subprovince of Kalinga and the Subprovince of Apayao. Published May 9, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  18. 1,118.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1646, May 15, 1907. Published 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  19. 1,119.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1649: An Act Declaring All of the Territory Comprised in the Island of Marinduque a Subprovince of Tayabas, and for Other Purposes. Published May 17, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  20. 1,120.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1665: An Act to Annex the Province of Romblon to the Province of Capiz. Published July 2, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  21. 1,121.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1690 (19 August 1907). Published August 19, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  22. 1,122.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1693: An Act Creating the Province of Agusan and the Sub-Provinces of Butuan, Bukidnon and Batanes, Empowering the Provincial Board of Cagayan to Apply the Provisions of "the Township Government Act" to the Municipalities and Settlements of the Babuyanes Islands, and Providing that the Salaries of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Sub-Province of Apayao and of Any Duly Authorized Employees of Said Sub-Province Shall Be Payable from Insular Funds. Published August 20, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  23. 1,123.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1712 (12 September 1907). Published September 12, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  24. 1,124.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1753: An Act Declaring All of the Territory Comprised in the Island of Siquijor a Subprovince of Oriental Negros, and for Other Purposes. Published October 8, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  25. 1,125.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1876: An Act Providing for the Establishment of a Province to Be Known as the Mountain Province, for the Establishment of a Prison at Bontoc for Non-Christian Criminals, Changing the Boundaries of the Province of Nueva VIzcaya, Amending Act Numbered Eight Hundred and Sixty-Seven, as Amended, by Changing the Boundaries of the Mountain Judicial District and the Times and Places of Holding Courts of First Instance in the Said District, Providing for Participation by the Mountain Province in the Distribution of Internal-Revenue Collections, and Repealing All Acts or Parts of Acts Inconsistent with this Act. Published August 18, 1908. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  26. 1,126.Philippine Commission. Act No. 1963: An Act to Incorporate the City of Baguio and for Other Purposes. Published August 9, 1909. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  27. 1,127.Philippine Commission. Act No. 2066: An Act Amending- Act Numbered Eighteen Hundred and Seventy-Six, Entitled "An Act Providing for the Establishment of a Province to Be Known as the Mountain Province, for the Establishment of a Prison at Bontoc for Non-Christian Criminals, Changing the Boundaries of the Province of Nueva VIzcaya, Amending Act Numbered Eight Hundred and Sixty-Seven, as Amended, by Changing the Boundaries of the Mountain Judicial District and the Times and Places of Holding Courts of First Instance in the Said District, Providing for Participation by the Mountain Province in the Distribution of Internal-Revenue Collections, and Repealing All Acts or Parts of Acts Inconsistent with this Act.'' by Creating the Office of Fiscal of the Mountain Province; Creating the Office of Provincial Fiscal of Nueva VIzcaya; Abolishing the Position of Fiscal for the Mountain Judicial District; and for Other Purposes. Published July 29, 1911. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  28. 1,128.Philippine Commission. Act No. 2408: An Act Providing a Temporary Form of Government for the Territory Known as the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, Making Applicable thereto, with Certain Exceptions, the Provisions of General Laws Now in Force in the Philippine Islands, and for Other Purposes. Published July 23, 1914. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  29. 1,129.Philippine Commission (lawphil.net). Act No. 956 (1903). Published 1903. Read by Scene October 3, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  30. 1,130.Philippine Commission (lawphil.net). Act No. 957: An Act Reducing the Twelve Municipalities of the Province of Bataan to Eight. Published October 23, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  31. 1,131.Philippine Commission (lawphil.net). Act No. 1721 (1907). Published September 20, 1907. Read by Scene October 3, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  32. 1,132.Philippine Commission (Lawphil). Act No. 86. Published February 16, 1901. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  33. 1,133.Philippine Commission (Lawphil). Act No. 332. Published January 21, 1902. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  34. 1,134.Philippine Commission (Lawphil). Act No. 371. Published March 7, 1902. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  35. 1,135.Philippine Commission (Lawphil). Act No. 931. Published October 8, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  36. 1,136.Philippine Commission (Lawphil). Act No. 1556. Published October 31, 1906. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  37. 1,137.Philippine Commission (LawPhil). Act No. 982, amending Act No. 943. Published November 6, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  38. 1,138.Philippine Commission (LawPhil). Act No. 1004. Published November 21, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  39. 1,139.Philippine Commission (LawPhil). Act No. 1588: An Act Increasing the Number of Municipalities in the Province of Bulacan from Thirteen to Fourteen. Published January 25, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  40. 1,140.Philippine Commission (LawPhil). Act No. 1719, increasing the municipalities of Pampanga from sixteen to eighteen. Published September 20, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  41. 1,141.Philippine Commission (US Bureau of the Census). Census of the Philippine Islands taken in the year 1903, Volume I. Published 1905. Read by Scene October 3, 2026. Licence: Public domain (published 1905), read in the Internet Archive's scan. Open the source
  42. 1,142.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 137 (Province of Rizal). Published June 11, 1901. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  43. 1,143.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 719, an act reducing the fifty-one municipalities of the Province of Iloilo to seventeen. Published April 4, 1903. Read by Scene October 3, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  44. 1,144.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 930. Published October 8, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  45. 1,145.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 932, 8 October 1903. Published October 8, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  46. 1,146.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 946, An Act Reducing the Fifteen Municipalities of the Province of Ilocos Norte to Ten. Published October 15, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  47. 1,147.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 1002, 20 November 1903. Published November 20, 1903. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  48. 1,148.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 1308 (Changing the name of Pateros to Taguig). Published March 22, 1905. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  49. 1,149.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 1555. Published October 30, 1906. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
  50. 1,150.Philippine Commission (via Lawphil). Act No. 1623. Published March 27, 1907. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source

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